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25-March-2021
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The trees commemorates the centenary of the settlement of Murtho Village and the pioneers of the District.
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Location
| Address: | Murtho Road, Near Rover Crescent, Murtho, 5340 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.154761 Long: 140.785705 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Trees |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 07-May-1894 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 07-May-1994 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 8th October, 1994 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAPlaque :
Murtho Village settlement
On the 7th May, 1894 Messrs C. J. Smith, J. H. Shackleford, E. Pitt, A. E. Gellert, L. E. Saunders and H. Cordeaux arrived on the steamer Gem to establish the Murtho Village settlement
The village was dissolved by the Government on the 1st March, 1900
The avenue of trees was planted on the site of the village to commemorate the centenary and the pioneering settlers of the District
This plaque was unveiled on the 8th October, 1994
A. B. Eckermann Mayor District Council of Paringa
B. Glenie Chairman Murtho Centenary Committee
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