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The Teamster Memorial commemorates C.Palmer who died during the construction of the Overland Telegraph line in 1871.
The Overland Telegraph Line was a 3200 kilometre telegraph line that connected Darwin with Port Augusta in South Australia. Completed in 1872 the Overland Telegraph Line allowed fast communication between Australia and the rest of the world. An additional section was added in 1877 with the completion of the Western Australian section of the line. It was one of the great engineering feats of 19th century Australia and probably the most significant milestone in Australia's telegraphic history.
Location
| Address: | Stuart Highway, 30 kilometres south of Barrow Creek, Barrow Creek, 0872 |
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| State: | NT |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -21.898388 Long: 133.576565 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
Dedication
Buried In This Vicinty
C PALMER - Teamster
Died August 1871
Whilst Serving With A Survey Party
During The Construction
Of
The Overland Telegraph Line
