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02-February-2016
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The sundial commemorates Captain Keith Veenstra.
He began working at Goolwa and built the 65-passenger launch Aroona for cruises on the Murray River and lakes. Later in 1972 he built the Murray River Queen followed by several others for the growing tourist trade on the river.
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He began working at Goolwa and built the 65-passenger launch Aroona for cruises on the Murray River and lakes. Later in 1972 he built the Murray River Queen followed by several others for the growing tourist trade on the river.
Location
| Address: | Cutting Road, Goolwa, 5214 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.503641 Long: 138.785741 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
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| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
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Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | December-1990 |
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Front Inscription
Commemorating Captain Keith Veenstra
Co-founder of "Murray River Developments Ltd"
Outstanding Netherlands iImmigrant with vision and entrepreneurial spirit, realising the true tourist potential of the River Murray.
Born in Rotterdam, The Netherlands 1926
Passed away in Goolwa 1989
This plaque was unveiled by Willem Ouwens LLB Consul for The Netherlands
December 1990
Left Side Inscription
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Inscription in Proximity
Source: MAMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
