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The park commemorates the centenary of the settlement of Springwood and honours the contribution of the pioneers.
Location
| Address: | Springbrook & Carrick Roads, Springbrook, 4213 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -28.195391 Long: 153.26883 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Park |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1906 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 2006 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 25th February, 2006 |
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Centenary Park
1906 - 2006
Plaque :
Springbrook Centenary Parklands
Dedicated 25 February 2006
This area of parkland was named to commemorate the centenary of the establishment of Springbrook.
The first group of settlers arrived in Springbrook in 1906, having travelled from the NSW South Coast and making their way up the Springwood plateau by a rough bush track.
This followed a survey by A. H. Burban, which resulted in the land originally gazetted as timber reserves, being for selection under the terms of `The Special Agricultural Selection Acts 1901 to 1904`. The area was originally named `Springwood`, however, this became confused with Springwood in the Blue Mountains and the term `Springbrook` was adopted by 1907.
The early settlers spent many backbreaking years clearing tracts of dense rainforest the create the dairy pastures that were to later become a lifeblood on this mountain community.
This park commemorates 100 years of settlement and recognises the contribution made by these Gold Coast pioneers, and their descendants in creating the unique and enviable community of modern day Springbrook.
Cr Ron Clarke MBE Mayor
Cr Ted Shepherd Ward 9
