Chinchilla Shire - AMP Volunteers WallPrint Page
The wall commemorates community volunteers and was commissioned in 2001, the International Year of Volunteers.
Location
Address: | Warrego Highway, Chinchilla, 4413 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -26.738712 Long: 150.628326 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Community |
Designer: | Wesley Irwin |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 12th October, 2002 |
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Chinchilla Shire - AMP Volunteers Wall
This wall was officially commissioned by Chinchilla Shire Council to commemorate volunteers in "2001 International Year of Volunteers" and was officially unveiled on Saturday 12th October 2002 by Cr Bill McCutcheon - Mayor - Chinchilla Shire Council
Councillors
Cr Maurice Smith (Deputy Mayor)
Cr Peter Jeffrey, Cr Gerald Purves
Cr Joy Rodger, Cr Greg Olm
Cr Keith Dolbel, Cr Linda Elder
Cr Sue Newitt
AMP Life Ltd
Mr Ron Harding
Chief Executive Officer
Mr Ed Hoffmann
Design
Mr Wesley Irwin
Shire of Chinchilla
Volunteer Recognition Wall
2001
Volunteers, ordinary people, extraordinary contribution. Real people, real heroes.
The monument focuses on the behind the scenes theme. The two curtain forms, of volunteers of Australia, emanating from Chinchilla and District, indicated beside the International Year symbol.
The volunteer symbol is positioned at the bottom step of the stairway, symbolising the start of the journey a person takes in volunteering.
While the wall represents the shape of Australia, the steps also symbolise the journey of Australia, since Federation ; and the corrugated iron the durable and reliable rural environment.
The teamwork required for success is expressed by the figurines joining hands and pushing forward to achieve their goals.
Colours reflect the hue of the Australian continents sky, plains, fields and ranges.
Acknowledgements
Funding - AMP ; Chinchilla Shire Council
Design - W. Irwin