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Carlin Park / March 2013
Carlin Park / March 2013

Photographs supplied by Diane Watson

The park commemorates Jack Carlin in recognition of his contributions to the Tweed Heads and Coolangatta communities.

Location

Address:Tweed Terrace & Boundary Street , Carlin Park, Tweed Heads, 2485
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -28.16542
Long: 153.550407
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 5th October, 2003
Front Inscription

CARLIN PARK

(Plaque)

JACK CARLIN
9 - 12 - 1890 - 4 - 11 - 1967
A Friend To All.
Jack & his wife Evelyn came to this area in the 1920s. They freely gave their time to many community organisations. Jack served on the Coolangatta Council, Tweed Heads Urban Committee, Point Danger Progress Association & became a life member of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Surf Club. He is fondly remembered for teaching many local children and adults to swim.

Source: ACPH, MA
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