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15-February-2021
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The plaque commemorates the completion of the Flinders Highway in 1973.

Location

Address:Flinders Highway, Eyre Waterhole Rest Area, 3 kilometres south, Streaky Bay, 5680
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.817986
Long: 134.245632
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:State

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Tuesday 27th February, 1973
Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1940
Front Inscription

Flinders Highway - South Australia

This plaque commemorates the completion of the Flinders Highway by the Highways Department

Unveiled on 27th February, 1973 by the Hon. G. T. Virgo, M. P. Minister of Transport and Minister of Local Government

A. K. Johinke, B. E.  Commissioner of Highways

Source: MA
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