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The monument commemorates explorer Matthew Flinders who was the first European to discover the Investigator Group of islands in 1802.
On Wednesday, April 28, the Flinders Memorial, which has been erected at the new jetty, Elliston, was unveiled by Mr. W. H. Schlink, grandson of an original settler on Flinders Island. The ceremony commenced with the Elliston school children, under the direction of their teacher, Mr. Baum, saluting the flag, and singing the National Anthem and Song of Australia. Introduced by Mr. G. D. Perrin (district clerk), Mr. Michael Kenny (chairman of the Elliston District Council) gave an address on Captain Matthew Flinders.
Port Lincoln Times (SA), 6 May 1948.
Location
| Address: | Flinders Highway, Elliston, 5670 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.636801 Long: 134.882454 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 10-February-1802 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 13-February-1802 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 28th April, 1948 |
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MATTHEW FLINDERS R.N.
( 1774 - 1814 )
Commander Of H.M. Sloop "Investigator"
Between 10 And 13 February 1802 Discovered And
Named The Investigator Group Including
Pearson And Ward Isles And Flinders Isle After
Relatives; Waldegrave Isles After Admiral
Lord Radstock And Topgallant Isles.
Unveiled On Pioneers Day April 1948
