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Jack Philip McKinneyPrint Page 
01-January-2015
Photographs supplied by John Huth
The park commemorates Jack Philip McKinney who was the first resident of Cambridge Road, Surfers Paradise. He was also a journalist, miner, drover, soldier, and author. he was the first Surfers Paradise author to be published internationally.
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Location
| Address: | Gold Coast Highway & Clifford Street, Jack Philip McKinney Park, Surfers Paradise, 4217 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -28.005719 Long: 153.427864 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Park |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Arts |
| Link: | http://adb.anu.edu.au/ |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MA, ADBJack Philip McKinney Park
Plaque :
This park was dedicated in memory of Jack Philip McKinney
1891 - 1966
Mr. McKinney was the first resident of Cambridge Road, Surfers Paradise. A journalist, miner, drover, soldier, author, philosopher and family man. He was the first Surfers Paradise author to have works published internationally.
A leading citizen of Surfers Paradise from 1932 - 45, he wrote novels, radio plays, short stories and a profoundly original philosophical study of the course and problems of western thought.
Much of his writing took place at his home near to the park.
His books and this park stand as his monument.
Remember him here under the trees he knew.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
