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The viewing platform commemorates Chris Mainwairing's contribution to sport in Geraldton and Western Australia.
Mainwaring, a former AFL player with the West Coast Eagles, collapsed and died at his home in 2007. The wingman played 201 games for the Eagles, making his debut in the club’s first game in the AFL in 1987 and retiring in 1999. He won two premierships with West Coast, in 1992 and 1994 and was named an All-Australian in 1991 and 1996. After his retirement, he joined Channel Seven in Perth as a sports reporter and weekend sports newsreader.
Location
| Address: | Hadda Way, via Willcock Drive, Back Beach, Geraldton, 6530 |
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| State: | WA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -28.794167 Long: 114.612222 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Sport |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 14th December, 2008 |
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This memorial viewing platform is dedicated to Chris Mainwairing
West Coast Eagles Football Club dual Premiership player
Geraldton Surf Life Saving Club Junior Ironman Champion and Geraldton Board Riders Junior Champion
The project was made possible through a partnership with the City of Geraldton - Greenough Geraldton Surf Life Saving Club and the Mainwairing family
Officially opened on 14 December 2008 by the Mayor of the City of Geraldton - Greenough Ian Carpenter
Project builder and supervision : Hub Mainwairing
