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The shelter commemorates Graham Grogan, a council employee for 17 years, for his work in the indigenous community.

From a long-standing and respected Cairns family, Mr Grogan played a significant role in the community. Highly regarded by the aboriginal community, Mr Grogan served on the Board of Directors for two aboriginal and islanders organisations, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Youth Welfare Co. Ltd and Woompera Muralug Co-operative Society.

Location

Address:The Esplanade, Cairns, 4870
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -16.918209
Long: 145.775895
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Indigenous

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:2007
Front Inscription

Graham's Shelter.

Dedicated to Graham Lloyd Grogan: 21 / 05 / 1956 - 09 / 06 / 2004.

The Grogan Family are long-standing residents of Cairns involved in many community activities.

A valued Cairns City Council employee, Graham held great pride in the beautification of the Esplanade.

Source: MA
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