Hughenden Memorial PoolPrint Page 
The pool commemorates those from Hughenden and District who died in service or were killed in action during World War One and World War Two.
The foundation stone for the war memorial swimming pool which cost £19,500 was to be laid during the Jubilee celebrations held in June 1951. During a special Town Council meeting held in January 1955 the council discussed the preparation of a brochure from the artists impression and that pool be opened to public subscription as a war memorial.
Townsville Daily Bulletin, 7th May 1951 , 20th January 1955
Location
| Address: | 4 Resolution Street, Hughenden, 4821 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -20.848802 Long: 144.196107 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 22nd September, 1956 |
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Hughenden Memorial Pool
This pool was constructed by the Hughenden Town Council as a memorial to the men and women from Hughenden and District who died for their country during the two world wars
The pool was officially opened by the Hon A Jones MLA on the 22nd September 1956 and during the term of office of
Ald J J Sharkley Mayor
Ald F W Hanran Deputy A Birtwell Town Clerk
Ald T L Gullinane Ald H M Hunter
Ald A G Field Ald A J Playfor
Ald T H Guest Ald J Sallatina Ald P J Large
Consulting engineer for design and construction Jack Mulholland MSC ME MIE Aust
Works Foreman V S Hood
