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The monument commemorates the official opening of Roxby Downs in November 1988.
Roxby Downs was officially opened on 5 November 1988. The opening was celebrated with a "town party" held on the main oval and sponsored by the then owners of the operation Olympic Dam Project (O.D.P.). The town is subject to a specific Indenture Act and is administered by the Municipal Council of Roxby Downs in the form of an appointed Administrator.
Location
Address: | Richardson Place, Roxby Downs, 5725 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -30.561575 Long: 136.896893 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Landscape |
Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 5th November, 1988 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis Monument Commemorates
The Official Opening Of Roxby Downs
By The Hon. John Bannon M. P.
Premier Of South Australia
5th November 1988.
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