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24-March-2021
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The plaque commemorates the work of ex-servicemen and their wives in the establishment of the Loxton War Service Irrigation Area.
After World War Two, the war service land settlement scheme expanded to the Loxton Irrigation Area and the Cooltong Division of Chaffey. The Returned Services League (RSL) had lobbied the Government to open up land for returned soldiers at Loxton.
Location
| Address: | Balfour Ogilvy Road, Loxton North Football Club, Loxton North, 5333 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.415264 Long: 140.626171 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1948 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1955 |
Dedication
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Front Inscription
Source: MAWar Service Land Settlement Association
In recognition of the work of the ex-servicemen and their wives in establishing the Loxton "War Service" Irrigation Area.
1948 – 1955
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