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80th Anniversary of QANTASPrint Page 
QANTAS was formed by three men, Lieutenant Hudson Fysh, Mr Fergus McMaster, and Lieutenant Paul McGinness in 1920 with a view to providing aerial services to central Queensland. Financial backing came from wealthy Queensland pastoralists.
Location
Address: | Kennedy Development Road, Near Musical Fence, Winton, 4735 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -22.3775 Long: 143.041389 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Technology |
Sub-Theme: | Industry |
Actual Event Start Date: | 16-November-1920 |
Actual Event End Date: | 16-November-2000 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 21st November, 2000 |
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On the 23rd February, 1921, Winton Shire resolved " to make a grant to QANTAS Ltd. of half the amount expended in making a landing ground for aeroplanes up to 20 Pounds."
Unveiled by James Strong
Chief Executive
QANTAS Airways Ltd.
21st November 2000.
Celebrating the 80th year of the formation of QANTAS in Winton
16th November, 1920.
Erected by Winton Shire Council and QANTAS Airways Limited and Winton's WORC Crew.