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The plaque commemorates Tim Fischer (1946 -2019) who was a former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia. It was unveiled on the first anniversary of Mr Fischer's state funeral that was held in Albury on August 29, 2019.
As well as being a parliamentarian, diplomat, author, rail enthusiast, farmer and soldier, Tim Fischer was also a broadcaster and chose to host his Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Great Train Show podcast series from the ABC Wodonga studios in 2008 and 2009. The plaque was gifted by the ABC and honoured Mr Fischer's contribution to the local community and beyond and acknowledged his love of the Albury Train Station.
Location
| Address: | Railway Place , Railway Platform, Albury Railway Station, Albury, 2640 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.083843 Long: 146.924552 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Government - Federal |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 29th August, 2020 |
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Dedicated To The Honourable
TIMOTHY ( TIM) FISCHER AC
1946 - 2019
PARLIAMENTARIAN, DIPLOMAT,
BROADCASTER, AUTHOR, SOLDIER,
RAIL ENTHUSIAST & FAMILY MAN
For his lifelong contribution to Australia, Tim Fischer was given a
state funeral on 29th August 2019 which passed through
Albury Railway Station.
This plaque was unveiled on 29th August 2020 to celebrate
his memory and his love of Albury Railway Station.
Plaque gifted by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
