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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 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.437782 Long: 138.510008 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Sport |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 2017 |
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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