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Vin E Jones Memorial Drive

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    In between Yeppoon and Emu Park along Kemp Beach is the Vincent Edward Jones Memorial Drive. Can anyone post some information here as to who Vincent Edward Jones was/is?

    Posted 1 year ago #
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    Hi Graham, thanks for your question, I don't know the answer to that off my head but I'll contact the historical society and get back to you.

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    Posted 1 year ago #
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    OK Graham, I contacted the Historical Society (Thanks for helping out!) and I've embedded there reply below:

    Vincent Edward Jones was the member for Callide when he opened the Rockhampton to Emu Park Road in 1965 and also the Emu Park Surf Lifesaving Club house in 1960.

    A quick check of records tells me that Vincent Edward Jones MLA was a member of the Queensland Parliament in the seat of Callide from 29.04.1950–30.10.1971.

    As far as I can ascertain there is no other connection with the coast. He was probably the minister for transport when he opened the road.

    I hope that it answers your question ok!

    Posted 1 year ago #

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