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18-June-2017
18-June-2017

Photographs supplied by Bryan Cole

The plaque commemorates the centenary of the laying of the foundation stone of the Summertown Institute in 1884. The institute was officially opened on the 28th January 1885. 

Summertown October 6. The quiet little township seems to go ahead. The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the Summertown Institute was performed recently by Mr. Roland Rees. After the ceremony there was a good tea and entertainment, both of which were greatly enjoyed, the entertainment being particulally successful. When finished the building will be quite an ornament to the district. If the rate of progress continues as at present the institute will soon be opened.
South Australian Weekly Chronicle (Adelaide), 11 October 1884.

Location

Address:1102 Greenhill Road, Summertown, 5141
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.959703
Long: 138.733679
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Community
Actual Event Start Date:12-September-1884
Actual Event End Date:12-September-1984

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1984
Front Inscription

Plaque:

To commemorate the centenary of the Summertown Institute
1884 To 1984

Plaque:

Summertown Institute

This stone was laid by Mrs. Rowland Rees

September 12th 1884.

 

Source: MA
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