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Joe O'Connor : 25-January-2011
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The park commemorates E. J. (Joe) O`Connor, an Alderman of Yass for 41 years during which time he served for 5 years as Mayor.
Location
| Address: | Laidlaw Street (Yass Valley Way), Joe O`Connor Park, Yass, 2582 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.83625 Long: 148.906233 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Park |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Government - Local |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAPlaque :
E. J. (Joe) O`Connor
Born 12th June 1904
Died 27th October 1984
Mayor Yass 1937 - 1939, 1969, 1971.
Alderman Council of the Municipality of Yass 41 years 1933 - 1974 excluding war service (A.I.F.) World War II.
Council delegate Burrinjuck County Council 4 years
Council delegate Southern Tablelands County Council 12 years
Member Board of Directors Yass District Hospital 1937 - 1975 38 years.
Chairman Yass District Hospital 1959 - 1975
Awarded M.B.E. 1971
Yass Distributor Caltex Oil Co. 50 years 1934 - 1984
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