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The Memorial Building was erected in memory of James Laurence Kelly, former Chairman of the Hinchinbrook Shire who died in 1952.
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INGHAM. — As a tribute to the late chairman of the Shire Council (Cr. J. L. Kelly), the new library building being erected at Ingham is to be known as "The J. L. Kelly Memorial Building." Cr. Garbutt, who made the suggestion, said the district owed something to the memory of Mr Kelly, who had done so much for it. The building is expected to be completed in about a month.
Northern Miner (Charters Towers, Qld.), 27 December 1952.
Northern Miner (Charters Towers, Qld.), 27 December 1952.
INGHAM, May 27.— The opening of the new J. L. Kelly Memorial Library at Ingham has been fixed for June 6, at 8 p.m. The opening ceremony will be performed by the Shire Chairman (Cr. E. L. Burke).
Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld.), 28 May 1953.
J L Kelly Death 1952Location
| Address: | 76 Townsville Road , J L Kelly Memorial Building , Ingham , 4850 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -18.651319 Long: 146.154691 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 6th June, 1953 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAJ L KELLY MEMORIAL
Plaque:
IN MEMORY OF
JAMES LAWRENCE KELLY
CHAIRMAN OF HINCHINBROOK SHIRE
COUNCIL
FROM APRIL 1936 TO APRIL 1943
AND FROM APRIL 1946
TO NOVEMBER 1952
DIED 29th NOVEMBER 1952
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