Fire of the first Government House - Adelaide - SA - Australia
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S 34° 55.273 E 138° 35.984
54H E 280739 N 6133064
A plague told about the fire which destroyed the first Government House of Adelaide
Waymark Code: WMXPWK
Location: South Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 02/10/2018
Views: 4
The plague reads:
Near this spot the first Government House of the Province of South Australia was errected in 1837. It was built of earth and wood, with thatched roof. By marines from the "Buffalo" occupied first by Governor Hindmarsh and later by Governor Gawler. It was destroyed by fire in January 1841.
The first portion of the present Government House was built in 1839. Erected by the City Council 1928
Type of Structure: Private Building
Construction Date: 01/01/1837
Fire Date: 01/01/1841
Structure status: Plaque
Cause of Fire:
not told
Documentation of the fire: [Web Link]
Other: Not listed
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