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18-August-2020
Photographs supplied by Stephen Warren
The plaque marks the site of the William R. Randell Lock and the visit of members of the Parliament of Australia in June 1915. The stone is a replica of the original stone.
The lock was named after William Randell who was a pioneer of river navigation in the 1800s.
Laying of Foundation Stone 1915Location
| Address: | Godley Street, Lock 1, Blanchetown, 5357 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.350501 Long: 139.615575 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 5th June, 1915 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA THIS STONE
Marking The Site Of
THE WILLIAM R. RANDELL LOCK
Was Laid By
HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR
SIR HENRY LIONEL GALWAY
K.C.M.G., D.S.O.
On The Occasion Of The Visit Of Members
Of The Parliament Of Australia
5th June 1915
Replica of original 1915 stone.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
