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The Mick McKewen Grandstand was erected to commemorate the McKewen Family.

In 1881 William McKewen bought Ashley's Bright Hotel & Store in Kilkivan, and moved there with his family.   William Greer McKewen & family prospered in Kilkivan owning hotels, stores and several properties.  "Wongella" became the home property until it was sold in the mid 1950s.

Location

Address:Wide Bay Highway, Kilkivan Sportsground, Kilkivan, 4600
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -26.084183
Long: 152.243234
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Community

Dedication

Front Inscription

Mick McKewen Stand

In memory of the McKewen family
 

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au