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Centenary of John Charles Darke ExpeditionPrint Page 

Location
Address: | 63 Tasman Terrace, Civic Hall, Port Lincoln, 5606 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.719787 Long: 135.857665 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Landscape |
Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 29th August, 1944 |
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John Charles Darke on his journey of exploration to the Gawler Ranges, left Port Lincoln 29 August 1844
On his return journey he was speared by the natives at Waddikee Rocks 23 October 1844.
He died the next day and was buried at the foot of Darke Peak.
Unveiled August 1944.