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09-June-2022
09-June-2022
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The park commemorates Horace Window who was the Commodore and foundation member of the Carrington Boating Club, and maintained the reserve and was appointed its first honorary ranger.

Location

Address:Hilda Street & Devaney Lane, Horace Window Reserve, Corinda, 4075
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.536323
Long: 152.972907
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Dedication

Front Inscription

Plaque :

Horace Window Reserve

Carrington Rocks, Bisbane River, Corinda

In May 1984 Brisbane City Council named this reserve adjacent to Carrington Rocks "Horace Window Reserve" to recognise the dedication and untiring work of local resident, Horace Window.  In 1953 Horace Window was the Commodore and foundation member of the Carrington Boating Club.  He took pride in maintaining the reserve and was appointed its first honorary ranger.

Information provided by Oxley - Chelmer History Group

 

 

Source: MA
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