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The oval commemorates Rhonda Thorne, who was a champion squash player.
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Location
| Address: | Ruthven Street, Rhonda Thorne Oval, Kearneys Spring, 4350 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.604126 Long: 151.945846 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Park |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Sport |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MARhonda Thorne Oval
This oval was named in honour of Rhonda Thorne (nee Shapland) who began her squash career in Toowoomba. She was World Open Ladies Champion in 1981 and ; runner-up in 1983; Australian Open Champion in 1981 and Queensland Open Champion from 1978 to 1982.
She won ten other State / Regional Campionships both in Australia and overseas. She was an Australian Open representative for the period 1977 to 1984 and during 1981 / 84 ; Queensland Open representative for seven years to 1983; and Team Captain for the period 1978 to 1983.
Rhonda was named Queensland Sportswoman of the year in 1984.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
