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03-June-2018
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The bridge commemorates Otto Ottosen Madsen (1904 – 1963) who was the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Warwick from 1947 to 1963.
Madsen won the seat of Warwick at the 1947 Queensland state elections, defeating the sitting member, John Healy of the Labor Party. He held the seat until his death in 1963.
Location
| Address: | New England Highway, Warwick, 4370 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -28.208873 Long: 152.037725 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Government - State |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1947 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1963 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 10th September, 1964 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAPlaque :
O. O. Madsen Bridge
This bridge in memory of Otto Ottosen Madsen
M. L. A. for Warwick 1947 - 1963
Minister for Agriculture & Stock 1957 - 1960
Minister for Agriculture & Forestry 1960 - 1963
Was named and opened by the Hon. G. F. R. Nicklin, M.M., M.L.A. Premier of Queensland on 10th September, 1964.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
