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The plaque commemorates the centenary of the Pinaroo railway line from 1906 to 2006.
The line opened from Tailem Bend to Pinnaroo on 14 September 1906, being extended to the state border on 29 July 1915. The line closed in July 2015.
Location
Address: | Highway B12, Rest Area, Parilla, 5303 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.296201 Long: 140.666906 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Technology |
Sub-Theme: | Industry |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1906 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 2006 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 1st October, 2006 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAParilla Station
Pinaroo Rail Centenary
1906 - 2006
Unveiled on 1. 10. 2006
Plaque donated by Genesee & Wyoming Aust Pty Ltd
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au