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Robins Lane was named in honour of Bob and Aileen Robins for their voluntary care of koalas at Cleland Wildlife Park fron 1967 to 1991.
Location
| Address: | Robins Lane, Marrabel, 5413 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.141072 Long: 138.876811 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Road |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
| Actual Event Start Date: | |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1967 |
| Actual Event End Date: | |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1991 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 8th November, 1997 |
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Plaque :
ROBINS LANE
This lane was named in honour of the late R.S.E. (Bob) Robins B.E.M. (1902 - 1991) and his wife, Aileen (nee Parish) whose substantial voluntary care of Koalas at Cleland Wildlife Park, between 1967 - 1991, was of international note.
The Robins family home and Flour Mill played a prominent role
in the Marrabel District. The mill, which was operated by John H. and
Ellen M. Robins from the early 1880`s followed by twin sons,
Harry and Bob, closed in 1946. It was demolished in 1974.
The Mill House was the home of the Robins` children ; Elizabeth, Bill,
Sam, Doris, Kathleen, Harry, Bob and Madge.
This plaque was provided by
The National Parks Foundation of S.A.`s "Bob Robins Koala fund",
the National Parks Heritage Committee ;
and the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council.
Unveiled on 8th November, 1997
