James (Scotty) BurnettPrint Page 
The headstone over the grave commemorates James (Scotty) Burnett who drowned while trying to cross the River Light in August 1846.
James Burnett travelled with horse and cart through the District, buying and selling goods for station workers. He also worked as a shepherd on Baker and Newland`s station. His popularity saw the tombstone and fence erected by station workers. The tombstone and fence were erected after an appeal in 1885 and it was subsequently repaired several times.
Scotty Article 1885Location
| Address: | Kapunda - Hamilton Road & Scotty`s Grave Road, Allendale North, 5373 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.285431 Long: 138.896577 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Grave |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Tragedy |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 02-August-1846 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 02-August-1846 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1885 |
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SCOTTY`S GRAVE
Erected By Subscription
"Scotty"
Or James Burnett, His Correct Name. He
Was A Shepherd Who Was Drowned While Try-
Ing To Cross The River Light At Baker`s Flat
On 2 August 1846. He Was Buried By His Friends
In An Enclosure That Also Contains The Re -
Mains Of Another Man Named Carrol Who Died
In 1844.
