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The plaque commemorates the centenary of Polly`s Well from 1877 to 1977 and is a tribute to the pioneers of the district.
Just west of the silos is 'Polly's Well', which was sunk by John Whyte, and was an important watering point for Moorlands Station. Early farming settlers in the 1900s depended upon this well, as it would take eight days to travel between Tailem Bend and Pinnaroo by bullock wagon. Water was taken on here for the engines when the steam trains came through.
Location
| Address: | Mallee Highway, Peake, 5301 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.365111 Long: 139.950645 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1877 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1977 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 16th October, 1977 |
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Presented by citizens and the D. C. of Peake
This plaque commemorates the centenary of Polly`s Well
1877 - 1977
Shaft 1 Metre x 1.70 Metres Depth 16.5 Metres
Good water supply
Original Pastoral Lease No 2553 of 1758 Sq. Km. held by Mr. John Whyte
A tribute to the pioneers of the District of Peake
Unveiled by R. L. Cattle Esq.
16 October 1977.
