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The monument commemorates 150 years of policing in South Australia, and the members of the South Australian Police Force who have provided police services to the Riverton District.

 

Location

Address:30 Torrens Road, Riverton Police Station, Riverton, 5412
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.158202
Long: 138.747781
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:State
Approx. Event Start Date:1838
Approx. Event End Date:1988

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 27th November, 1988
Front Inscription

Riverton Police Station and Court House

The `Royal Cipher` On This Cairn Was From The
Original Riverton Police Station And Courthouse
Built On This Site In 1866

The Cairn Was Erected In Recognition And
Appreciation Of The Many Dedicated Officers Who
Provided Police Services In The Riverton District.

Unveiled By The Commissioner Of Police 
Mr. D. A. HUNT. O.St.J., Q.P.M., J.P.
On 27th November 1988
To Commemorate 150 Years Of Policing In 
     South Australia
      1838 - 1988

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au