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The plaque on the John McKinlay monument commemorates the installation of the electricity supply to McKinlay in December 1965.
Location
Address: | Middleton Street, McKinlay, 4823 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -21.27374 Long: 141.288335 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Technology |
Sub-Theme: | Industry |
Actual Event Start Date: | 17-December-1965 |
Actual Event End Date: | 17-December-1965 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 28th April, 1966 |
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This plaque commemorates the installation of electricity supply in the town of McKinlay 17th December 1965
This project was made possible by the co-operation of the residents of McKinlay the McKinlay Shire Council and the Townsville Regional Electricity Board
Ald. J. A. Sherriff Chairman of the Board
Clr. A. E. Netterfield Chairman McKinlay Shire
Unveiled by J. J. McDonald O.B.E. 28th April 1966