Statue to Matthew Flinders
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Statue to Matthew Flinders
Image: © Oliver Dixon Taken: 7 May 2016
Matthew Flinders (1774-1814) was Donington's most famous son. Navigator and explorer, he completed the first circum-navigation of Australia. A number of places in Australia are named in his honour.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.905162
Longitude
-0.205034