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The park commemorates Richard Russell who served on the Wynnum Town Council from 1915 to 1922, and was Mayor in 1919 and 1920.

He donated the land where the Manly War Memorial was erected.

 

 

Location

Address:Ferguson Street & Cambridge Parade, Richard Russell Park, Manly, 4179
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.455493
Long: 153.182969
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Monument Type:Park
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Government - Local
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Richard Russell Park

This park is named in honour of Mr Richard Russell who served on the Wynnum Town Council from 1915 - 1922 and as Mayor in 1919 and 1920. One of Mr Russell`s contributions to the local community was a gift of land known as Memorial Park.

 

 

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Source: MA
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