Pioneers Memorial Kingscote

A crowd, some dressed as pioneers, has gathered to witness the unveiling of the Pioneer's Memorial, Kingscote by the Governor Sir Winston Dugan. Mrs MacLagan of Swanbourne, W.A., a grand daughter of the late Thomas Hudson Beare, one of the pioneers who landed on Kangaroo Island 27 July 1836 from the barque "Duke of York", laid the foundation stone. [On back of photograph] 'For full report see Kangaroo Island Courier (13/11/1936) Reproduced in the News, November 1936'. [Kangaroo Island Centenary Celebrations in Pictures (1936, November 12). News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954), p. 14. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article132037360]

Pioneer's Memorial, Kingscote. Unveiling ceremony by the Governor Sir Winston Dugan, 9 November 1936. This memorial commemorates South Australia's first settlers who arrived here in July 1836 onboard the "Duke of York". The foundation stone was laid by Mrs McLaglan, a descendant of Thomas Hudson Beare, one of the first settlers. Descendants of the pioneers were asked to plant trees around the memorial.Photo courtesy State Library SA, B-9698.

Photo : Fran McGinley 2023

Note deterioration of stonework.

Photo: Chris Ward

Front Inscription

Robt. C. Morgan Captain. Mr Richardson, First Mate.

In Memory of Our Pioneers

Near This Spot The First Official Settlers in South Australia
Landed From the "Duke of York"
On the 27th Day of July, 1836.

Note: the 1st Mate was in fact William RICHARDS (1810-18??) who was a long time shipmate and friend of Robert Clark Morgan. - Chris Ward.

Left Side Inscription

This memorial was unveiled by His Excellency the Governor Sir Winston Dugan K.C.M.G. C.B. D.S.O. 9th November 1936.

Right Side Inscription

This stone was laid by Mrs MacLagen formerly (Doris Beare) July 27th 1936.