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There is a plaque near the present Masonic Hall.
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'A Whaling station was established in this vicinity by Captain JMD Blenkinsop in March 1837 on behalf of Robert Campbell Jnr and Co of Sydney. Captain Blenkinsop was drowned at the Murray Mouth on 12 December 1837. His body was recovered and brought to this station for burial on 18 December 1837. In 1839 the station was moved to Granite Island. Erected by Corporation of Victor Harbor. Unveiled by His Excellency the Governor Major General Sir James Harrison KCMC, CB, CBE on 14 January 1970.'
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