J150 Plaque, Sir Thomas Elder

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1986 marked the 150th anniversary of the colonisation of South Australia. To commemorate the sesquicentenary, the Jubilee 150 Board decided to honour a selection of people who had made a significant contribution to the community or gained national and international recognition for their work. It created a Jubilee 150 Walk of 150 bronze plaques set in the footpath of North Terrace.

A pastoralist, philanthropist and businessman, Sir Thomas Elder supported numerous outback expeditions and Adelaide institutions.

J150 Plaque

Sir Thomas Elder

GCMG

1818-1897

Pastoralist and

Philanthropistt

Sponsor: Elders Pastoral

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Plaque in wall with writing about Sir Thomas Elder

By History Trust of South Australia

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At a glance

Alternative names:
Jubilee 150 Plaque, Sir Thomas Elder GCMG
Materials:
bronze
Dimensions:
Themes:
Community & cultural life
Regions:
Adelaide and suburbs
Periods:
1980s
Precincts:
North Terrace
Type:
plaques

People

Commemorates

Sir Thomas Elder GCMG

Things

Associated with

Sir Thomas Elder statue