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120th Anniversary of Riverton Primary SchoolPrint Page 
20-July-2020
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The cairn and a bell commemorate the 120th anniversary of the Riverton Primary School from 1866 to 1986.
Location
| Address: | Paul Street, Riverton Primary School, Riverton, 5412 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.157181 Long: 138.744736 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Education |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 25-October-1866 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 25-October-1986 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 25th October, 1986 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis cairn was erected and the bell installed to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Riverton Primary School which was opened on 25th October, 1866
It also records the closing of several small schools in the District and their amalgamation with the Riverton Primary School :
Peters Hill 1955
Rhynie 1966
Convent of Mercy 1969
Marrabel 1970
This plaque was unveiled on the 25th October, 1986 by Quentin J. Hornhardt B, Ed., Dip. T.
Principal 1975 to 1999
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
