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The plaque commemorates the 50th anniversary of the School of the Air and acknowledges the contribution made by isolated families to the development of the Northern Territory. 

The first School of the Air lessons were officially sent from the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Alice Springs on 8 June 1951. The service celebrated the 50th jubilee on 9 May 2001.

Location

Address:	80 Head Street, School of the Air, Alice Springs, 0870
State:	NT
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -23.678663 Long: 133.866031 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Plaque
Monument Theme:	Culture
Sub-Theme:	Education
Actual Event Start Date:	08-June-1951
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Actual Event End Date:	08-June-2001
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:	Wednesday 9th May, 2001
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Source: MA