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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 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -28.16542 Long: 153.550407 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Park |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Community |
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Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 5th October, 2003 |
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Front Inscription
Source: ACPH, MACARLIN 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.
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