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The plaque commemorates the opening of the first bridge at this location in October 1876.
Redhill Bridge Opening 1876Location
| Address: | River Terrace, , Redhill, 5521 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.536448 Long: 138.222763 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 19-October-1876 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 19-October-1876 |
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Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 5th March, 1988 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis plaque commemorates the opening of the first bridge on this site on Oct. 19 - 1876.
Of wooden construction, it was washed away in 1908, & replaced with the present steel structure.
Only the stone abutments of the original bridge remain.
Erected during the Bicentennial Celebrations
March 5th and 6th 1988.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
