❓ A parliamentary question seeking information on public infrastructure and landmarks named after former Premier John Tonkin, and the reasons for those namings. The answer provides limited information, citing road naming conventions and a themed subdivision.
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(1) What public infrastructure and landmarks have been named after former Premier, John Tonkin?
(2) What was the reason for the naming in each case?
(2) What was the reason for the naming in each case?
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Answered
19 December 2002
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
36 days
2. (i) Major roads and highways are often named in recognition of such persons, eg, Brand Highway. (ii) The subdivision where Tonkin Street is located has a road-naming theme of WA Premiers.
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