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Park dedicated by a grateful community to George Foy for his willingness to help the needy.
George Foy, born in 1883 in Charters Towers, the son of a miner, worked as a railway worker. After his day`s work, he visited the elderly doing their shopping and other chores that needed to be done. He died in 1952 and a grateful community dedicated a park to him.
Location
Address: | Mosman Street, George Foy Park, Charters Towers, 4820 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -20.07559 Long: 146.257104 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Park |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: NRUMGeorge Foy Park &
Tourist Information Centre
Dedicated to the memory of George Foy (2-7-1883 - 11-2-1952) a retired railway man who devoted his leisure hours to helping less fortunate in the community. Remembered for his caring compassionate nature.
A Charters Towers City Council project
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