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Alexander Scott MurrayPrint Page 
02-November-2020
Photographs supplied by Denis Binnion
The obelisk commemorates Alexander Scott Murray who was a manager of Wirrabara Station.
He had a large public role and apart from supporting local organisations he did public works like laying the foundation stone of the Laura Institute. On his death he left a wife and four children under five years of age.
Memorial Unveiling 1882Location
| Address: | Highway B82, Wongabirrie Park, Wirrabara, 5481 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.031283 Long: 138.266801 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
| Actual Event Start Date: | |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | August-1880 |
| Actual Event End Date: | |
| Approx. Event End Date: | August-1880 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 8th February, 1882 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis monument was erected by the friends of the late Alexander Scott Murray,
Who died at Wirrabara
August 1880 Aged 34 years.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
