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30-March-2014
Photographs supplied by Chris McLaughlin
The monument commemorates Edward John Eyre Eyre`s journey and replenishment of supplies. The monument was unveiled during the sesquicentenary celebration in 1991.
Edward John Eyre established a base camp in the sandhills at Fowlers Bay, from where, in 1841, he embarked upon his epic overland journey of exploration, westward to Albany.
Location
| State: | SA |
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| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.987665 Long: 132.438503 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 25-February-1841 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 25th February, 1991 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA EDWARD JOHN EYRE
BAXTER, WYLIE, JOEY, YARRY
Departed From Fowlers Bay On
The 1,500km Journey To Albany
On February 25th 1841
Erected By
The Coorabie & District Progress Assoc. Inc.
For The Sesquicentenary Celebration 1841 - 1991
This Plaque
Was Unveiled By
Mr. LLOYD O`NEILL M.H.R.
On 25th February 1991
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
