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Martin SheilsPrint Page 
20-October-2016
Photographs supplied by John Huth
The park commemorates former mailman for the District, Martin Sheils, who also provided a passenger and grocery order service from 1922 to 1946.
Location
| Address: | Tallebudgera Creek Road, Martin Sheils Park, West Burleigh, 4220 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -28.113559 Long: 153.441493 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Park |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAMartin Sheils Park
Plaque :
Martin Sheils Park
This park is named in honour of Mr. Martin Sheils (1896 - 1988).
The son of a Coomera pioneering family of Irish descent, who moved to Upper Tallebudgera in 1906.
In 1922, Martin became the Mail Man and supplier for Burleigh Head, with his wagon driven by a team of horses.
He picked up passengers, mail and grocery orders on the way down the valley to the railway station at West Burleigh.
Martin continued his carrying business until 1946.
This park is in the area where Martin used to water and rest his horses.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
