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Smith of Dunesk MissionPrint Page 
The cairn commemorates the work of the Smith of Dunesk Mission in the Beltana area.
The Smith of Dunesk Mission was an inter-denominational organisation set up principally to convert Aboriginal people. In particular, the fund came to support the work of Presbyterian ministers working with the people of the outback.
Smith of Dunesk Mission 1895Location
| Address: | Second & Fourth Streets, , Beltana, 5730 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -30.813279 Long: 138.415179 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
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Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 16th May, 1961 |
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To the glory of God
And in commemoration of the historic work of the Smith of Dunesk Mission in this area
Commenced by Robert Mitchell 1895 - 99 and followed by others including,
J. B. Smellie, D. N. Nicholls, J. B. Reid, F. W. Rolland (Founder of Nursing Services at Oodnadatta, later Principal of Geelong College),
E. E. Baldwin, W. Gray, J. Flynn, (Later Superintendent of the Australian Inland Mission)
R. B. Plowman, J. A. Pawson, H. E. Carey and J. Armour.
Erected in proud tribute by the Exploration Society of Geelong College Victoria on 16th May 1961.
