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The Arch was a gathering place for crowds welcoming the visiting Prince of Wales.
Since the ascent of Mount Lofty (the highest point in the Hills at 727 metres) by Young Bingham Hutchinson in April 1837, tourism has attracted many to the Hills.
Brigadier General Leane led the unveiling and thousands of people were reported to have attended the ceremony.
