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The plaque commemorates the pioneer women of Mount Barker. In 1936, an avenue of trees was planted as a memorial to the pioneer women of the District.
Pioneer Memorial Avenue 1936Location
| Address: | Adelaide Road, Mount Barker, 5251 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.056764 Long: 138.851998 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 20th February, 2016 |
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Womens Pioneer Memorial
In 1936, the centenary year of South Australia, Mount Barker planted trees along Adelaide Road, part of which is now Follett Close. Families of the pioneer women were invited to pay for plaques that could be attached to a tree. No plaques remain. Many of the rees were removed in 1992 with the widening of Adelaide Road. The names of these women, with husband`s name in brackets, are as follows : -
Mesdames :
[ Names ]
Also Misses :
[ Names ]
This plaque was placed by the Mount Barker Branch of the National Trust of South Australia on 20th February 2016.
