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The monument commemorates the first station master George Launder and the arrival of the first passenger train in 1904.
Mr. George Launder, at present Stationmaster at Toogoolawah, is one of the earliest officers of the Queensland Railway Employees' Association now living. Early in its history he became Secretary of the Southern Council of the association, and he took an active interest in its affairs until, at the time the railway line was extended to Toogoolawah 22 years ago, he was appointed Stationmaster at that place. He has been identIfied with the development of the Toogoolawah district since Its first building was erected.
Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld), 10 July 1926.
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Mr. George Launder, at present Stationmaster at Toogoolawah, is one of the earliest officers of the Queensland Railway Employees' Association now living. Early in its history he became Secretary of the Southern Council of the association, and he took an active interest in its affairs until, at the time the railway line was extended to Toogoolawah 22 years ago, he was appointed Stationmaster at that place. He has been identIfied with the development of the Toogoolawah district since Its first building was erected.
Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld), 10 July 1926.
Location
| Address: | Cressbrook Street, near site of former Railway Station, Toogoolawah, 4313 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.087952 Long: 152.377712 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 7th February, 2004 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAToogoolawah Centenary
1904 - 2004
This plaque honours the contribution to Toogoolawah of its first Station Master, Mr George Launder and the arrival of the first passenger train on the 8th February, 1904.
Unveiled by his grandson George Launder
7 Feb. 2004
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