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11-January-2014
11-January-2014

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The park commemorates John Doggett for his community service as a member of Progress and Parents and Friends Associations. He was particularly involved in the development of reserves and playground areas. 

Location

Address:Hamilton Street, John Doggett Park, Hobart, 7000
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -42.877269
Long: 147.313275
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Park
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Community

Dedication

Front Inscription

John Doggett Park

Plaque:

This playground was named after John D. Doggett, M.B.E., J.P., as a tribute to his long and active community service as a member of Progress and Parent and Friend Associations.

He was particularly involved in the development of reserves and playground areas.

Died 9 June 1987 in his 98th year.

Plaque :

This plaque was erected by the Hobart City Council

To commemorate the opening of this Park 

October 1981

Alderman D. R. Plaister, M.B.E.  Lord Mayor

Source: MA
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