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26-July-2020
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The park commemorates Norman Douglas Thornton who was a businessman in Denmark. The plaque at the park was unveiled in 2011 to commemorate 100 years of local government in the district.
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Location
| Address: | 1112 Hollings Road, Norm Thornton Park, Denmark, 6333 |
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| State: | WA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.959133 Long: 117.355903 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
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| Monument Type: | Park |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
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Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1984 |
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Front Inscription
Norm Thornton Park
Norm Thornton Park was officially named in 1984 to honour Norman Douglas Thornton.
Norm was born into a pioneer Denmark family, was raised and educated in Denmark, served on Timor and other islands in WWII as part of the 2/2nd Independent Commando Company.
Returning to Denmark he established a building business, trained numerous apprentices and was responsible for the construction of many of the buildings in Denmark.
He was a man with a passion for his community.
Erected in 2011 to commemorate 100 years of Local Government of the District, from 26 September 1911.
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Inscription in Proximity
Source: MAMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
