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The plaque commemorates the centenary of Stansbury from 1873 to 1973, and the pioneers of the District.
The town was originally known as Oyster Bay, although it was officially proclaimed Stansbury in 1873 by Governor Anthony Musgrave, in honour of a friend.
The Government Gazette, July 31.
TOWNSHIP OF STANSBURY. Order in Council setting apart lands in the Hundred of Dalrymple for the site of the Township of Stansbury; also, piece of land as a place for the recreation and amusement of the inhabitants, and a block of land for a Public Cemetery.
South Australian Register (Adelaide), 1 August 1873.
Location
| Address: | ANZAC Parade & Towler Street, Stansbury, 5582 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.909657 Long: 137.799228 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1873 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1973 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 7th October, 1973 |
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To commemorate the centenary of Stansbury
1873 - 1973
And to honour the pioneers of this District
Unveiled on October 7th, 1973, by Councillor G. B. Sherriff
Grandson of the first Chairman of the District Council of Dalrymple
