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May-1963 (Russell Byers) : Russell is standing on the top of the monument
Photographs supplied by Diane Watson / Rick Moore / Russell Byers / John Edwards Collection / Henry Moulds
The Attack Creek Historical Reserve commemorates explorer John McDouall Stuart. The creek is the point from which Stuart turned back from his 1860 expedition to cross the continent, after an encounter with hostile Warumunga Aboriginal people.
The cairn was unveiled in 1960.
Location
| Address: | Stuart Highway, Attack Creek Historical Reserve , Attack Creek, 0862 |
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| State: | NT |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -19.023653 Long: 134.141358 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Park |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 25-June-1860 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 25-June-1860 |
| Artist: | Angel Michael Sahariv |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 25th June, 1960 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAOn 25 June 1860, John McDouall Stuart and his two companions William Kekwick and Benjamin Head reached Attack Creek their most northerly point of that expedition.
Hostile natives and illness forced the party to return.
This plaque was unveiled by the Honourable Paul Hasluck M.P., Minister of State for Territories.
25th June 1960
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
