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03-June-2018
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The bridge commemorates Otto Ottosen Madsen (1904 – 1963) who was the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Warwick from 1947 to 1963.

Madsen won the seat of Warwick at the 1947 Queensland state elections, defeating the sitting member, John Healy of the Labor Party. He held the seat until his death in 1963.

Location

Address:New England Highway, Warwick, 4370
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -28.208873
Long: 152.037725
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Government - State
Actual Event Start Date:
Approx. Event Start Date:1947
Actual Event End Date:
Approx. Event End Date:1963
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 10th September, 1964
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Front Inscription

Plaque :

O. O. Madsen Bridge 

This bridge in memory of Otto Ottosen Madsen

M. L. A. for Warwick 1947 - 1963
Minister for Agriculture & Stock 1957 - 1960
Minister for Agriculture & Forestry 1960 - 1963

Was named and opened by the Hon. G. F. R. Nicklin, M.M., M.L.A. Premier of Queensland on 10th September, 1964.

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