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The plaque commemorates the official opening of the Caloundra Air Feld in 1972.
Caloundra Aerodrome is owned and operated by council. The site was reserved as an aircraft landing ground in 1931. Activities at the aerodrome include general aviation-related businesses, light fixed wing aircraft and helicopters.
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Caloundra Aerodrome is owned and operated by council. The site was reserved as an aircraft landing ground in 1931. Activities at the aerodrome include general aviation-related businesses, light fixed wing aircraft and helicopters.
Location
| Address: | Pathfinder Drive, Caloundra Aerodrome, Caloundra, 4551 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -26.798543 Long: 153.110045 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 19th August, 1972 |
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| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: |
Front Inscription
This plaque commemorates the official opening of the Caloundra Air Field by the Premier of Queensland the Hon. J. Bjelke-Petersen, M. L. A. on 19 August, 1972.
Councillors
J. L. Beausang, Chairman E. T. Pierce, Deputy Chairman
D. J. R. Barker R. G. Bell R. C. Burnett S. H. Carbery
J. M. Collie B. Gray D. J. Hankinson N. R. E. Hunter
D. E. Skerman J. B. R. Thorne Mrs. M. Westaway
Shire Engineer, M. G. Poole Shire Clerk, J. R. Smith
Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MAMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
