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The Florence Robson Memorial Cat Centre designed to board unwanted cats and kittens is dedicated to Florence Robson who established the Hobart Cat Centre in 1974. A plaque also pays tribute to Joan Allport for her work in the establishment of the centre. Originally located in Strickland Avenue South Hobart, the centre moved to its current location in 2004.
The Hobart Cat Centre was established in 1974 by Florence Robson, who had a vision to provide a shelter for all unwanted cats and kittens of Hobart. Miss Robson was a great advocate of responsible pet ownership and devised and implemented an education program for schools emphasising the importance and long term benefits of de-sexing and general cat care.
Joan Allport was President of the Tasmanian Animal Protection Society from its inaguration in 1949 until 1979.
Location
| Address: | 12 Selfs Point Road, Hobart Cat Centre, New Town, 7008 |
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| State: | TAS |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -42.848823 Long: 147.318353 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Humanitarian |
| Link: | http://www.acph.nicheit.com.au |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 5th December, 1974 |
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This Plaque Was Erected
As A Tribute To
MISS J. E. ALLPORT, L.T.C.L.
President Of TAPS
From Its Inauguration
In 1949 To 1979
And Is An Acknowledgement
Of Her Work
In The Establishment
Of The Cat Centre
In Memory Of
FLORENCE ROBSON
A True Lover Of Cats
1977
The Florence Robson Memorial Cat Centre.
