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20-January-2021
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The row of olive trees planted in 1864 by Sir Samuel Davenport, commemorate the founding of the olive oil industry in South Australia.
Davenport Olives Article 1887Location
| Address: | Inverness Avenue , Davenport Olive Reserve, Linden Park, 5065 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.949581 Long: 138.652181 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Trees |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1864 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAPlaque :
CITY OF BURNSIDE
The Davenport Olives
This Row Of Olive Trees Was Planted In 1864 By
Sir Samuel Davenport, K.C.M.G., M.L.C., From
Olive Truncheons Imported Into South Australia
In 1845. These Trees Are Retained As A Memorial
To The Founding Of The Olive Oil Industry In
South Australia.
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