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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 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -28.137399 Long: 153.476273 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Park |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
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
