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02-December-2020
02-December-2020

Photographs supplied by Stephen Warren

The plaque commemorates the opening of the City of Burnside Swimming Centre in October 1966.

The centre underwent substantial refurbishment in 2015 and is now known as the George Bolton Swimming Centre which is named after a former Mayor. 

 

Location

Address:Greenhill Road & Howard Terrace, George Bolton Swimming Centre, Hazelwood Park, 5066
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.936609
Long: 138.657563
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:Local
Actual Event Start Date:15-October-1966
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Actual Event End Date:15-October-1966
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 15th October, 1966
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Front Inscription

This plaque commemorates the opening of the City of Burnside Swimming Centre and on this occasion Miss Dawn Fraser O. B. E. Olympic swimming champion: 1956, 1960, 1964 and world records holder was the first person to swim this pool

15th October 1966

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
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