Forby Sutherland Memorial Park

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Collection SummaryForby Sutherland Memorial Park is located in Sutherland facing Eton Street.HistoryForby Sutherland Memorial Park was originally land which was part of the estate of Shire pioneer Thomas Holt. It was the site of the first purpose built Council Chambers which was erected in 1915. Additions were made to the building over the years until it was deemed too small. Plans to build a new Administration centre led to the demolition of the existing building and left the site empty for several years in the 1960s. By 1969 it was decided to create a memorial garden to honour the seaman of the Endeavour. It was officially opened by then Councillor Maurie Keane on 29 August 1971.

The design created by the Shire Engineer included stone entranceway, plaques, a central pool and fountain. In addition there were stone benches sited near numerous garden beds and rockeries.

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Council Chambers, Eton Street, Sutherland, ca. 1920-1939

Council Chambers, Eton Street, Sutherland, ca. 1920

Council Chambers, Sutherland

First Uniting Church service, Forby Sutherland Memorial Garden, Sutherland, ca. 1975

Sutherland, view looking from Brinsley's Joinery Works at the old Council Chambers and the Princes Highway, ca. 1900s

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