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The plaque commemorates the opening of Australia`s first public rail line from Goolwa to Port Elliot in May 1854.
South Australia's first railway line between Goolwa and Port Elliot opened on 18 May 1854. It was the first to be laid with iron rails in Australia. It was built for the purpose of moving produce transported down the Murray River to Goolwa and then to Port Elliot for shipment overseas.
Location
| Address: | Cadell Street, Goolwa Visitor Information Centre, Carriage House, Goolwa, 5214 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.503034 Long: 138.784041 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 18-May-1854 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 18-May-1854 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 23rd September, 1975 |
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To commemorate opening
Australia`s first public rail line
Goolwa - Port Elliot
May 18, 1854
Presented to the District by the Victorian Railways, who operate the Melbourne - Sandridge (now Port Melbourne) Line where Australia`s first steam train ran on September 12, 1854
Unveiled by A. G. Gibbs, A. O.
Chairman V. R. Board - September 23, 1975
