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The swimming pool commemorates those who served in World War Two.
The War Memorial Swimming Pool was officially opened by the chairman, Councillor J Blitz on the Australia Day holiday, January 31st, 1955. The council fixed charges for the pool was 1/6d for adults and sixpence for children.
The Courier-Mail, 17th December 1954.
Location
| Address: | Warrego Highway, Mitchell, 4465 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -26.485833 Long: 147.979167 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
| Monument Manufacturer: | H. Taylor & Sons Pty. Ltd. |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 31st January, 1955 |
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Plaque :
Booringa Shire Council
Mitchell War Memorial Swimming Pool
Officially opened 31st January, 1955 by J. W. Beitz. Chairman of Council
Councillors
C. A. Chambers M. J. McManus
C. J. P. Dunshea J. F. Hobbs
G. E. R. Jukes W. J. Timmins
J. B. Waldron J. E. Carlyle
H. N. Bryant A. J. Donnelly, Shire Clerk
Member for Balonne - J. R. Taylor M. L. A.
Consulting Engineer - Jack Mulholland, M.Sc. M.E.
Contractor Clerk of Works
H. Taylor & Son Pty. Ltd. Peter Roe B.E.
