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The plaque commemorates the first Police Boys Club in Australia and the World, and is dedicated to the life and work of "Jack" O`Shannessy who established the club in August 1934.
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Location
Address: | 24A Attunga Street, Attunga Public Hall, Attunga, 2345 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -30.929255 Long: 150.842354 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Community |
Approx. Event Start Date: | August-1934 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAFounded - 70 years - Established, August 1934
1st Police Boys Club
Memorial & Commemoration
Founder - Instigated by Snr. Constable William "Jack" O`Shannessy
1st Police Boys Club under Police supervision in Australia & the world
Dedication unveiled by :
Peter, Anthony & Lawrence O`Shannessy
Peter Draper M.P. Independent Member for Tamworth
Memorial dedicated by O`Shannessy families & friends
In recognition of the life long service & work of Jack" O`Shannessy
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au