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Centenary of John Charles Darke ExpeditionPrint Page 
17-May-2021
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The plaque John Charles Darke who departed from Port Lincoln on his exploration in August, 1844.
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JC Darke Expedition 1844Location
| Address: | 63 Tasman Terrace, Civic Hall, Port Lincoln, 5606 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.719787 Long: 135.857665 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 29th August, 1944 |
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Front Inscription
Source: RGSSA, MA JOHN CHARLES DARKE
On His Journey Of Exploration To The Gawler
Ranges, Left Port Lincoln 29 August 1844
On His Return Journey He Was Speared By The
Natives At Waddikee Rocks 23 October 1844.
He Died The Next Day And Was Buried At The
Foot Of Darke Peak.
Unveiled August 1944.
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