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11-August-2015
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The portrait bust commemorates the former Governor of South Australia, Sir Mark Oliphant. He was the first South Australian born Governor. The bust was erected in 1978 as a tribute to the former Governor's great public service.
Sir Marcus 'Mark' Laurence Elwin Oliphant, AC, KBE, FRS (8 October 1901 – 14 July 2000) was an Australian physicist and humanitarian who played a fundamental role in the first experimental demonstration of nuclear fusion and the development of the atomic bomb.
During retirement he was appointed Governor of South Australia by Premier Don Dunstan a position he held from 1971 to 1976. In 1977 he assisted in the founding of the Australian Democrats political party.
Location
| Address: | North Terrace, Prince Henry Gardens, Adelaide, 5000 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.921311 Long: 138.600273 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Government - State |
| Artist: | John Dowie |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1978 |
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Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
