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05-May-2016
05-May-2016

Photographs supplied by Heather Saunders

The seat commemorates Frank Chartres, a valued friend and member of the Lord Howe Island Community, who died in 2000. 

 

Location

Address:Lagoon Road, Lord Howe Island, 2898
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -31.575211
Long: 159.071687
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Dedication

Front Inscription

Frank Pemberton Chartres
1st Nov. 1915 - 24th June 2000

This seat is dedicated to the memory of Frank Chartres who became a valued friend and integral part of the community  during his many visits here up until 1997.

Between 1965 & 1974 Frank made a record 37 flights on the magnificent Sunderland Flying Boats to his beloved L.H.I.

He is remembered for his extraordinary kindness, generosity, helpfulness and ingenuity,  Frank will be sadly missed.

Source: MA
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