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28-February-2021
28-February-2021

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The plaque commemorates the opening of the first bridge at this location in October 1876.

Location

Address:River Terrace, , Redhill, 5521
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.536448
Long: 138.222763
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Technology
Sub-Theme:Industry
Actual Event Start Date:19-October-1876
Actual Event End Date:19-October-1876
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 5th March, 1988
Front Inscription

This plaque commemorates the opening of the first bridge on this site on Oct. 19 - 1876.

Of wooden construction, it was washed away in 1908, & replaced with the present steel structure.

Only the stone abutments of the original bridge remain.

Erected during the Bicentennial Celebrations
March 5th and 6th 1988.

Source: MA
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