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02-August-2021
02-August-2021

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The plaque commemorates the centenary of the District Council of Spalding from 1885 to 1985.

The District Council of Spalding was a local government area in South Australia, centred on the town of Spalding. It was proclaimed on 30 July 1885 by Governor William C. F. Robinson, comprising the Hundreds of Reynolds and Andrews as far south as the northern boundary of Euromina. The District Council of Spalding existed until 3 May 1997, when it merged with the District Council of Jamestown and District Council of Rocky River to form the Northern Areas Council.

 

Location

Address:Main Street, Near Council Offices, Spalding, 5454
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.499491
Long: 138.607267
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:Local
Actual Event Start Date:30-July-1885
Actual Event End Date:30-July-1995

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 28th September, 1985
Front Inscription

             This Plaque
Commemorates The Centenary
                 Of The 
  District Council Of Spalding
           1885 - 1985

Plaque :

This Plaque Was Unveiled
By The Chairman Of The 
District Council Of Spalding 
CR. L. W. J. LONGMIRE
28th September, 1985

 

Source: MA
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