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04-February-2019
04-February-2019

Photographs supplied by Bill Durrant

The park commemorates Gus Wagenknecht, the groundsman and gardener responsible for the initial layout and beautification of the Currumbin State School Grounds and one of those who suggested the development of this area of parkland which was previously tidal flat.

Gus Wagenknecht and his son were tragically killed in a road accident in 1974.

 

Location

Address:148 Duringan Street, Gus Wagenknecht Park, Currumbin, 4223
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -28.137399
Long: 153.476273
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Dedication

Front Inscription

Plaque :

Gus Wagenknecht Park

This park has been named to honour Mr Gus Wagenknecht, groundsman and gardener responsible for the initial layout and beautification of the Currumbin State School Grounds and one of those who suggested the development of this area of parkland which was previously tidal flat.

He was a dedicated civic minded citizen who spared no effort in supporting many local sporting, scouting and church organisations.

Gus Wagenknecht and his son Roger, were tragically killed in a road accident on 21st July, 1974.

A. V. Angove
Town Clerk

Source: MA
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