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05-June-1915 (National Library of Australia, 241912264)
05-June-1915 (National Library of Australia, 241912264)
05-June-1915 (National Library of Australia, 241912264)

Photographs supplied by Stephen Warren

The plaque marks the site of the William R. Randell Lock and the visit of members of the Parliament of Australia in June 1915. The stone is a replica of the original stone. 

The lock was named after William Randell who was a pioneer of river navigation in the 1800s.

Location

Address:Godley Street, Lock 1, Blanchetown, 5357
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.350501
Long: 139.615575
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Technology
Sub-Theme:Industry
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 5th June, 1915
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Front Inscription

       THIS STONE
   Marking The Site Of
THE WILLIAM R. RANDELL LOCK 
       Was Laid By 
HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR
SIR HENRY LIONEL GALWAY 
        K.C.M.G., D.S.O.

On The Occasion Of The Visit Of Members
Of The Parliament Of Australia
      5th June 1915

Replica of original 1915 stone.

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au