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27-December-2020
27-December-2020

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The monument commemorates the centenary of the Hundred of Butler from 1895 to 1995. A time capsule was also laid at the site and was opened on the 25th April 2021. 

The Hundred of Butler was proclaimed on 25 April 1895. It covers an area of 297 square kilometres (114.5 sq mi) and was named after Richard Butler, a former member of the South Australian Parliament. It is located mainly within the locality of Butler while its south-west corner is located in the locality of Ungarra.

Location

Address:Brooker Road, Butler, 5605
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.106001
Long: 136.175077
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Settlement
Actual Event Start Date:25-April-1895
Actual Event End Date:25-April- 1995

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Tuesday 25th April, 1995
Approx. Monument Dedication Date:
Front Inscription

To commemorate the Hundred of Butler Centenary

1895 - 1995

Land owners and families - 25th April, 1995.

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Plaque :

Unveiled by Dr. D. J. Wibberley

 

Source: MA
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