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22-July-2021
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The T. J. Ford Pavilion commemorates Thomas John Ford for his services to the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society. He was President of the Society from 1947 to 1953. Mr Ford died in 1954 at the age of 79.
Thomas Ford ObituaryLocation
| Address: | 208 Prince Street, Grafton Showground, T. J. Ford Pavilion, Grafton, 2460 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -29.683913 Long: 152.939841 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
| Designer: | J. W. Pender (Maitland, NSW) |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 19th August, 1954 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAPlaque :
T. J. Ford Pavilion
In recognition of the outstanding services to the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society of Thomas John Ford, President 1947 - 1954
This pavilion was named in his honour.
19th. August. 1954.
Plaque :
T. J. Ford Pavilion
This pavilion was erected in 1884 to a design by Maitland architect J. W. Pender.
Originally erected on the old Showground site, adjacent to the racecourse, it was moved to this site in in 1908 and extended in 1926
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