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06-May-2021
Photographs supplied by Maureen Aquila
The plaque commemorates explorer Matthew Flinders, who was the first European to explore in this area in 1802. The inscription on the plaque states that it was unveiled on Pioneers Day in April 1948 but the plaque was unveiled on the institute building in June 1948.
Flinders Plaque Unveiling June 1948Location
| Address: | Main & Third Streets, Franklin Harbour Institute , Cowell, 5602 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.684105 Long: 136.926085 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 08-March-1802 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 08-March-1802 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 14th June, 1948 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAMatthew Flinders R.N.
( 1774 - 1814 )
Commander of H.M. Sloop "Investigator"
On 8 March 1802 discovered and named Elbow Hill and recorded a lagoon visible from the masthead.
In April 1840 Governor Col. Geo. Gawler when in the District applied the names Lakes Flinders and Franklin Harbour after officers of the "Investigator."
Unveiled Pioneers Day April 1948
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