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Impression of Parilla 1914Print Page 
The design of the mural was developed from various photographs and references from the local history book.
The government town of Parilla was proclaimed on the 1st day of August 1907. The town was named after the Hundred of Parilla. Parilla is believed to be an aboriginal word meaning ‘cold place’. The Hundred of Parilla, County of Chandos was proclaimed on the 4th day of January 1894. The first pastoralist in the immediate vicinity was J.W.D. Denning who took up pastoral lease no. 2290 as from the 30th day of June 1873.
Location
| Address: | Mallee Highway & Laurie Street, Wall of Oasis Christian Resource Centre, Parilla, 5303 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.296923 Long: 140.667369 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Art |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
| Artist: | Rossy Reeves (Hentschke) |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1992 |
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Plaque :
Impression of Parilla
1914
Artist - Rossy Reeves (Hentschke)
Plus community assistance
Co-Ordinator - Kathy Galbraith
Committee - Kathy Galbraith, Steve Gilbertson,
Andy Hancock, Gordon Hancock,
Trevor Hancock, Rossy Hentschke
Sponsorship - Parilla Towns and Grounds Committee
Riverland Cultural Trust
Paint by Dulux (Australia) & G.R. Kelly
Plaque by : Pinnaroo District Council
Parilla Towns and Grounds Committee
The Committee formed in April 1991 with aims to promote the town. Following much research and discussion, a design was developed from various photographs and references from the local history book, to acknowledge the early pioneers, who developed the town.
1992
Plaque :
Unveiled by Gordon Johnson A.M., J.P.
Chairman of S.A.Local Government Grants Commission
