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The sundial commemorates Captain Keith Veenstra.
He began working at Goolwa and built the 65-passenger launch Aroona for cruises on the Murray River and lakes. Later in 1972 he built the Murray River Queen followed by several others for the growing tourist trade on the river.
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He began working at Goolwa and built the 65-passenger launch Aroona for cruises on the Murray River and lakes. Later in 1972 he built the Murray River Queen followed by several others for the growing tourist trade on the river.
Location
Address: | Cutting Road, Goolwa, 5214 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.503641 Long: 138.785741 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Industry |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | December-1990 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MACommemorating Captain Keith Veenstra
Co-founder of "Murray River Developments Ltd"
Outstanding Netherlands iImmigrant with vision and entrepreneurial spirit, realising the true tourist potential of the River Murray.
Born in Rotterdam, The Netherlands 1926
Passed away in Goolwa 1989
This plaque was unveiled by Willem Ouwens LLB Consul for The Netherlands
December 1990
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au