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John Hood : 02-November-2011
John Hood : 02-November-2011

Photographs supplied by Graeme Saunders

The plaque commemorates John (Jack) Hood (1914-1975) who from 1930 until his death fought for the preservation of Bool Lagoon as a wildlife sanctuary.

Location

Address:Lindsay Hoods Road, Bool Lagoon, Bool Lagoon, 5271
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.124505
Long: 140.729376
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Dedication

Front Inscription

JOHN (JACK) BERTRAM HOOD
Born Naracoorte 18. 12. 1914
"A Lifetime Dedicated To The Preservation
And Study Of Wildlife And Habitats".

          Jack Fought For
The Recognition And Preservation Of 
Bool Lagoon From 1930 Till His Death
     On 11th May 1975.

National Parks And Wildlife Service

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au