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James Norman HedgesPrint Page 
28-May-2013
Photographs supplied by John Huth
The park commemorates the work of Main Roads employee James Hedges in planting trees in the park, and maintaining it from 1942 to 1975.
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Location
| Address: | Warrego Highway, James Norman Hedges Park, Helidon, 4334 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.551463 Long: 152.120053 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Park |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Government - State |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAJames Norman Hedges Park
James Norman Hedges was employed by the Main Roads Department from 1939 to 1975.
Many of the existing trees were planted by Mr. Hedges when he carried out extensive tree planting of this park in 1942. From 1942 until 1975, Mr. Hedges generally maintained the park.
Mr. Hedges and his 'Tree Patrol' also carried out beautification works along
- The Warrego Highway from Toowoomba to Goodna.
- The Brisbane Valley Highway to Kilcoy; and
- The roadways from Toowoomba to Clifton.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
