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Des BurtonPrint Page 
04-June-2019
Photographs supplied by Sandra Brown
The plaque acknowledges the contribution made by Des Burton who gave Quilpie outstanding community service. The plaque is located on a boulder opal display which was presented to the Quilpie Shire Council by the family in his memory.
Des Burton established Quilpie as a centre for the boulder opal industry through his company Quilpie Opals.
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Des Burton established Quilpie as a centre for the boulder opal industry through his company Quilpie Opals.
Location
| Address: | 51-53 Brolga Street, Quilpie Visitor Information Centre, Museum & Gallery, Quilpie, 4480 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -26.613583 Long: 144.26741 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Presented to
QUILPIE SHIRE COUNCIL
by
THE BURTON FAMILY
In memory of
Desmond Burton
Des Burton established Quilpie as a centre for the boulder opal industry and through his company Quilpie Opals popularised the name of the town of Quilpie and the boulder opal industry.
Quilpie Shire Council acknowledges the contribution of Des Burton
who gave Quilpie outstanding community service in many areas.
Source: MAPresented to
QUILPIE SHIRE COUNCIL
by
THE BURTON FAMILY
In memory of
Desmond Burton
Des Burton established Quilpie as a centre for the boulder opal industry and through his company Quilpie Opals popularised the name of the town of Quilpie and the boulder opal industry.
Quilpie Shire Council acknowledges the contribution of Des Burton
who gave Quilpie outstanding community service in many areas.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
