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The Memorial commemorates Captain Charles Sturt`s exploration of the River Murray in 1830.
Captain Charles Sturt and his crew rowed a whale boat down the river in 1830 to see where the westward flowing river went. They explored the large river which was named River Murray by Captain Sturt. Where Sturt Reserve is now is where the party camped on the 8th of February 1830. The group was disappointed when they reached the mouth of the river as they saw it would be too difficult for ships to navigate because of the sandbars and the unpredictable Southern Ocean.
Rowing against the current, Sturt’s crew wearily returned. His report suggested the Murray Valley ideal for settlement.
Memorial Unveiling 1930Location
| Address: | Sturt Street, Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge, 5254 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.119848 Long: 139.283622 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 08-February-1830 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 08-February-1830 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 25th January, 1930 |
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Erected 1930
By Citizens Of
Murray Bridge
To Commemorate The
Voyage Of Discovery
Of River By
Captain Charles Sturt
Who Passed Here
On The
8th February 1830
