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06-October-2021
06-October-2021

Photographs supplied by John Huth

The main entrance to the Australian Workers' Heritage Centre commemorates Robert (Bob) Gleeson, A. M. who was a founding member and Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Workers' Heritage Centre and the Wanpa-rda Matilda Outback Education Centre.

 

Location

Address:127 Oak Street, Australian Workers' Heritage Centre, Barcaldine, 4725
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -23.553003
Long: 145.287918
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 2nd May, 2021
Front Inscription

"The Long Paddock"
Australian Workers' Heritage Centre
Main Street Entry Precinct

This project is dedicated to Robert (Bob) Gleeson, AM 

Solidarity, passion, and loyalty - a 30 year legacy

The late Robert (Bob) Gleeson, AM - a man of great vision

Founding Member and CEO of the Australian Workers' Heritage Centre & Wanpa-rda Matilda Outback Education Centre from incorporation on Jan 17th, 1989 until his passing on June 5th, 2020

It`s not his fight anymore.... It`s ours...

Source: MA
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