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10-July-2016
10-July-2016

Photographs supplied by Chris McLaughlin

The monument, consisting of an anchor and a plough, commemorates the seafarers and pioneers of the Port Germein District from 1878 to 1978. It was unveiled during the Port Germein centenary held on the 6th- 9th October 1978. 

Port Germein was named after Samuel Germein, who discovered it in 1840, though some credit his brother John with the discovery. The township was proclaimed in 1878.

Location

Address:High Street, Median Strip, Port Germein, 5495
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.020412
Long: 137.999945
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Settlement

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 7th October, 1978
Front Inscription

1878 - 1978

Dedicated to the seafarers and pioneers of Port Germein and District

Unveiled by John T Germein Esq.
Descendent of Captain John Germein

7th October, 1978

Plaque :

Port Germein and District Centenary
1978
Oct. 6th - 9th

 

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au