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ANZAC Park
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Name ANZAC Park
DescriptionANZAC Park was first established as the Strand Park in 1910s. From at least the 1920’s, the Strand Park was a focus for Anzac Day activities. Early 1934, the name was changed to Anzac Memorial Park and a metal arch bearing the name was erected above the entrance gates. In 1953, the park was extended to 9 acres the later and endured substantial damage during Cyclone Althea in 1971 where many of the 1880s trees were destroyed.
On 11 April 1913 Alderman and Mayor, John Henry Tyack proposed erecting a bandstand on the Strand opposite Customs House in what is now ANZAC Park. Tyack died in July 1913, prior to the completion of the bandstand later that year. The bandstand features iron lace work and was originally on the site of the Centenary Fountain, being moved in 1960.AddressThe Strand,North Ward,4810,Australia
DescriptionANZAC Park was first established as the Strand Park in 1910s. From at least the 1920’s, the Strand Park was a focus for Anzac Day activities. Early 1934, the name was changed to Anzac Memorial Park and a metal arch bearing the name was erected above the entrance gates. In 1953, the park was extended to 9 acres the later and endured substantial damage during Cyclone Althea in 1971 where many of the 1880s trees were destroyed.On 11 April 1913 Alderman and Mayor, John Henry Tyack proposed erecting a bandstand on the Strand opposite Customs House in what is now ANZAC Park. Tyack died in July 1913, prior to the completion of the bandstand later that year. The bandstand features iron lace work and was originally on the site of the Centenary Fountain, being moved in 1960.
AddressThe Strand,North Ward,4810,AustraliaPhotograph
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Subject (Keyword)ANZAC Memorial Park
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ANZAC Park . Townsville City Council, accessed 02/12/2024, https://stories.townsville.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/19968
