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The T. J. Ford Pavilion commemorates Thomas John Ford for his services to the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society.  He was President of the Society from 1947 to 1953. Mr Ford died in 1954 at the age of 79. 

 

Location

Address:208 Prince Street, Grafton Showground, T. J. Ford Pavilion, Grafton, 2460
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -29.683913
Long: 152.939841
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Details

Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Community
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Designer:J. W. Pender (Maitland, NSW)
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 19th August, 1954
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Front Inscription

Plaque :

T. J. Ford Pavilion

In recognition of the outstanding services to the Clarence Pastoral and Agricultural Society of Thomas John Ford, President 1947 - 1954

This pavilion was named in his honour.

19th. August. 1954.

Plaque :

T. J. Ford Pavilion

This pavilion was erected in 1884 to a design by Maitland architect J. W. Pender.

Originally erected on the old Showground site, adjacent to the racecourse, it was moved to this site in in 1908 and extended in 1926

 

 

Left Side Inscription
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Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
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