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12-September-2014
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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.
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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 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -26.798543 Long: 153.110045 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| 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 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis 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
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