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Opening of Chinchilla War Memorial Swimming Pool, 1962

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DescriptionThe Chinchilla War Memorial Swimming Pool was officially opened by the Minister for Lands, the Hon. Alan Fletcher, on Saturday 13 October 1962. More than 1500 people were present to witness the opening.

A 'Sun Girl' beauty contest was held on the day of the opening. This was won by Daphne Colls, Lyn Bruggemann coming second, & Dorothy Black coming third.

The pool is now known as the Chinchilla Aquatic & Fitness Centre, & is located at 97 Middle Street, Chinchilla. Last edited by: Carolyn Beattie

CreatorClem Allen Last edited by: Carolyn Beattie

Original FormatAnalogue Last edited by: Carolyn Beattie

Asset TypeVideo Last edited by: Carolyn Beattie

Duration0:02:35 Last edited by: Carolyn Beattie

TopicSwimming Pools Last edited by: Carolyn Beattie

CollectionEvents Last edited by: Carolyn Beattie

Date13th October 1962 Last edited by: Carolyn Beattie

Geolocation^[1]PlaceChinchilla Last edited by: Carolyn Beattie

StructureChinchilla War Memorial Swimming Pool Last edited by: Carolyn Beattie

Subjects (topics)Chinchilla War Memorial Swimming Pool Last edited by: Carolyn Beattie

Chinchilla Last edited by: Carolyn Beattie

Swimming Pools Last edited by: Carolyn Beattie

Browse byLocation | Towns | Chinchilla Last edited by: Carolyn Beattie

Time | 1960s Last edited by: Carolyn Beattie

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Restrictions on UseThis video is In Copyright. You are free to use for personal research and study. For other uses please contact library@wdrc.qld.gov.au Last edited by: Carolyn Beattie

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Opening of Chinchilla War Memorial Swimming Pool, 1962