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The memorial commemorates Gordon Ferguson who was killed in aircraft crash at Anna Creek.

The aircraft was Cessna 150F VH-DFR, which stalled during a steep turn after take off and caught fire on impact killing Mr Ferguson, the pilot and his passenger. 

Location

Address:Oodnadatta Track, William Creek, 5710
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -28.906696
Long: 136.33892
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Tragedy
Actual Event Start Date:03-March-1974
Actual Event End Date:03-March-1974

Dedication

Front Inscription

In memory of Gordon (Fergy) Ferguson

Late of William Creek Hotel.

Killed in air­craft crash 3rd March 1974 at An­na Creek after 40 years in Dis­trict.

Erected by his many mates in appreciation of all he did for people in the bush

Source: MA,NRUM
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