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20-July-2020
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The bridge commemorates Robert Leslie Baker (1913 - 1986), who was the Chairman of the Gayndah Shire Council from 1961 to 1970, for his services to the citrus industry and the community.
Location
| Address: | Burnett Highway, Les Baker Bridge, Gayndah, 4625 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -25.623139 Long: 151.608707 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Government - Local |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 8th September, 1990 |
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Front Inscription
Burnett River
Les Baker Bridge
Plaque :
"Les Baker Bridge"
Named in honour of Robert Leslie Baker M. B. E.
1913 - 1986
Chairman Gayndah Shire Council 1961 - 1970
For his service to the Citrus Industry and the community.
R. J. Slatter Shire Clerk
S. R. Ping Shire Chairman
8th September, 1990
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MABurnett Highway
Burnett River Bridge
Officially opened by the Honourable Tom Burns M.L.A., Deputy Premier, Minister for Housing and Local Government
8 September 1990
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
