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12-September-2014
12-September-2014

Photographs supplied by Russell Byers / John Huth
The plaque commemorates the official opening of the Caloundra Air Feld in 1972.

Caloundra Aerodrome is owned and operated by council. The site was reserved as an aircraft landing ground in 1931. Activities at the aerodrome include general aviation-related businesses, light fixed wing aircraft and helicopters.

Location

Address:Pathfinder Drive, Caloundra Aerodrome, Caloundra, 4551
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -26.798543
Long: 153.110045
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:Local
Actual Event Start Date:19-August-1972
Actual Event End Date:19-August-1972

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 19th August, 1972
Front Inscription

This plaque commemorates the official opening of the Caloundra Air Field by the Premier of Queensland the Hon. J. Bjelke-Petersen, M. L. A. on 19 August, 1972.

Councillors
J. L. Beausang, Chairman  E. T. Pierce, Deputy Chairman
D. J. R. Barker  R. G. Bell  R. C. Burnett S. H. Carbery
J. M. Collie  B. Gray  D. J. Hankinson  N. R. E. Hunter
D. E. Skerman   J. B. R. Thorne  Mrs. M. Westaway

Shire Engineer, M. G. Poole  Shire Clerk, J. R. Smith

Source: MA
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