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The replica of the common seal was placed as a tribute to Norman Griffiths, former Town Clerk for 50 years service to the council and residents of Ku-Ring-Gai. Norman Griffiths retired from the council in 1969 and received a British Empire Medal in 1971 for his services to local government.
Mr Norman Lawrence Griffiths joined the Ku-Ring-Gai Shire Council on 27/9/1919 as a clerk in the Engineers Department. He was promoted to Accountant in 1929. He served as Town Clerk for 22 years from 18/11/1947 until his retirement on 21/9/1969.
Location
| Address: | 818 Pacific Highway, Ku-Ring-Gai Council Chambers, Gordon, 2072 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.754177 Long: 151.151729 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Government - Local |
Dedication
Plaque:
THIS REPLICA OF THE COMMON SEAL
WAS PLACED HERE ON
21st SEPTEMBER, 1969
AS A TRIBUTE TO
NORMAN LAWRENCE GRIFFITHS
TOWN CLERK
WHO RETIRED THIS DAY
AFTER 50 YEARS LOYAL AND DEVOTED SERVICE
TO THE COUNCILS AND
RESIDENTS OF KU-RING-GAI
Plaque:
In The 1971 New Year Honours
Her Majesty The Queen
Conferred Upon
Mr Norman Laurence (sic) Griffiths
The British Empire Medal
In Recognition Of His Outstanding
Services To Local Government
