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The plaque commemorates the centenary of the Point McLeay Mission Church. The Mission Church currently features on the Australian $50 note.
Point McLeay Mission was founded on the shores of Lake Alexandrina in 1859 by the Aborigines' Friends Association for the Aboriginal people of the Lower Lakes. George Taplin, the Congregational minister, was its first administrator. Following Government administration from 1916, Point McLeay was returned to the Ngarrindjeri people in 1974 and renamed Raukkan in 1982.
Note : As at 8-March-2019, the plaque has been removed from the wall.
Location
Address: | Seymour Street, Point McLeay Mission Church, Raukkan Aboriginal Community, 5259 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.507622 Long: 139.132797 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1868 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 1968 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 5th May, 1968 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis plaque was unveiled on 5th May 1968
To commemorate the centenary of the Point McLeay Church
1868 - 1968
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au