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11-April-2014
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The monument commemorates the 150th anniversary of the first European exploration into the District which was led by Colonel William Light, the Surveyor General.
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Location
| Address: | Barossa Valley Way, Tanunda, 5532 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.531943 Long: 138.949813 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 13-December-1837 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-December-1837 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 6th December, 1987 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MACommemorating The 150th Anniversary
Of The First White Expedition Into This
Region 13-15th December 1837, Led By
COLONEL WILLIAM LIGHT
Surveyor General Of The Province Of
South Australia From Lyndoch The Party
Explored The Barossa Hills, Nearby
Tanunda Creek And Surrounding Districts
Unveiled By
His Worship, The Mayor Of Tanunda
MAURICE WALLENT J.P.
6th December, 1987.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
