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The park commemorates George Humes, an First Nations man who promoted reconciliation in the area in the 1940s.
In 1999, George Humes Park was created to honour a well respected Noongar boxer George Humes (1936 - 1995). He was twice a Golden Gloves boxer and Sportsman of the Year in 1962 and 1963. George spent his life assisting Aboriginal people in need.
Location
Address: | Archibald & Winnacott Streets , George Humes Park, Willagee, 6156 |
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State: | WA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.053056 Long: 115.805556 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Park |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Indigenous |
Link: | http://www.uts.edu.au/research-and-… |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1999 |
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Front Inscription
Source: ACPHCity of Melville.
George Humes Park
Named after George Humes
Remembered in Willagee for building bridges between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous residents.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au