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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.
Location
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.