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03-April-2021
03-April-2021

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The park commemorates Donald George MacLeay for his service to the Quairading District.

Donald MacLeay served in World War Two, enlisting in the Australian Army in 1940.  On his discharge in 1946 he and his sister, purchased a tearoom business in Quairading.

Donald Macleay was a driver for the Ambulance Service and a committeeman with the Quairading RSL. He was a prominent marksman competing in rifle shooting competitions in the district.  Donald MacLeay died on 2 August 1973, aged 70 years.

 

Location

Address:Jennaberring Road & Forest Street, MacLeay Park, Quairading, 6383
State:WA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.008361
Long: 117.404207
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1975
Front Inscription

Plaque :

MacLeay Park
[ D. G. MacLeay ]

Named in recognition of his service to the Quairading District

"Service was the order of his day,
Seeking answers, not problems, was his way."

- 1975 -

Source: MA
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