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06-November-2015
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The plaque commemorates the opening of Paul Keating Park, named in honour of Paul Keating, a former Prime Minister of Australia. Paul Keating was born and raised in Bankstown and held the Federal seat of Blaxland for 27 years.
Paul John Keating (born 18 January 1944) is an Australian politican who was the 24th Prime Minister of Australia and the Leader of the Labour Party from 1991 to 1996. Born in a working-class Sydney suburb and having left school at 15, Keating was first elected to the House of Representatives at 25, winning the seat of Blaxland in 1969.
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Paul John Keating (born 18 January 1944) is an Australian politican who was the 24th Prime Minister of Australia and the Leader of the Labour Party from 1991 to 1996. Born in a working-class Sydney suburb and having left school at 15, Keating was first elected to the House of Representatives at 25, winning the seat of Blaxland in 1969.
Location
| Address: | The Mall, Paul Keating Park, On Phoenix Sculpture, Bankstown, 2200 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.915909 Long: 151.035389 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Government - Federal |
| Link: | https://primeministers.moadoph.gov.… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 13th June, 2000 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA"Paul Keating Park" was officially opened on 13 June 2000 by the Mayor of Bankstown Councillor Ian Stromberg
In honour of the Hon. Paul Keating Prime Minister of Australia 1991 - 1996
Born and raised in Bankstown
Represented Bankstown in the Federal Seat of Blaxland For 27 years
Richard Colley Clr Ian Stromborg
General Manager Mayor
BANKSTOWN
City of Progress
(List of Councillors)
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
