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17-August-2021
17-August-2021

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The plaque commemorates the centenary of telecommunications in Gawler from 1889 to 1989.

Location

Address:61 Murray Street, Gawler Flower Gallery, Gawler, 5118
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.600603
Long: 138.7493084
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Technology
Sub-Theme:Industry
Actual Event Start Date:19-February-1889
Approx. Event Start Date:1889
Actual Event End Date:19-February-1989
Approx. Event End Date:1989

Dedication

Front Inscription

This plaque commemorates a centenary of telecommunications in Gawler

1889 - 1989

Gawler`s first telephone exchange opened here on 19th. February 1889

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au