William Allen Crouch arrived in South Australia on the 'Templar'. He had a sheep run between Angaston and Freeling, later went to Portland and then arrived in Mount Gambier. He became Storeowner, Post Master, National Bank Agent, Land and shipping agent, surveyor and architect. He designed many early buildings in Mt Gambier. After selling his business he went to live at Lowan Homestead at Kalangadoo.
He held seats on the Main Roads Board and the Penola Council.
William A Crouch
To complete this multi cache you will need to acquire information from the plaque at the listed coordinates and apply to the following S 37 50.ABC E 140 47. DFG
Year of birth 18A1
Year he married Jane Fitzgerald 18B3
Year he came to Australia 18C5
Year he built the first building made from Mt Gambier stone 187D
The year the plaque was erected 199F
Year he first Visited Mt Gambier 184G
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