Dear Monument Australia visitors, we are a self-funded, non-profit organisation, dedicated to recording monuments throughout Australia. Over time the costs of maintaining this website have risen substantially (in fact they are probably larger than those of many companies who exist for profit). In the past we have borne all the costs associated with maintaining the website but we are now having difficulties in paying the monthly expenses.
If Monument Australia is useful to you, please make a donation to keep this historical and educational resource available. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Clem Smith OAMPrint Page 
The plaque commemorates Clem Smith O.A.M. for his support of the Mallala and District Lions Club and his involvement in motor sport in South Australia.
Clem Smith was a recipient of an Order of Australia Medal (O.A.M.) and his commitment to motorsport was also recognised with an Australian Sports Medal. He was a speedway driver at Rowley Park when he was young and became a successful state competitor through several decades from the 1950’s. He drove in the 1955 Australian Grand Prix and also was a Chrysler car dealer in Adelaide.
Smith, who harboured a fine personal car collection highlighted by his beloved Valiants, had purchased Mallala in the mid-1970’s at a time when the circuit was close to being lost.
Location
| Address: | Wasleys & Aerodrome Roads, , Mallala, 5502 |
|---|---|
| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.437782 Long: 138.510008 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
|---|---|
| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Sport |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 2017 |
|---|
The Mallala & District Lions Club Inc.
Dedicated this plaque to the memory of
Mr. Clem Smith OAM
In recognition of his long term support
of Mallala & District Lions Club Inc.
and his tireless involvement with
motor sports in South Australia 2017
