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During the meeting on 13 November, Council approved placing a proposed name for the Heritage Library on public exhibition. The proposed name is the 'Frank Pangallo Heritage Library'.
The Heritage Library is located in the former Queanbeyan Council Chambers at 253 Crawford Street.
We are seeking the community's feedback on this name, which you can provide below.
Who was Frank Pangallo?
Mr Frank Pangallo is Queanbeyan's longest serving Mayor and has made a lasting and significant contribution to our community. He arrived in Australia from Italy over 70 years ago. He and his family started their life in Australia in Griffith NSW overcoming the language barrier and many prejudices faced by early post war migrants.
He moved to Queanbeyan and first stood for election to Queanbeyan Council in 1971 and retired in 2008. He served as Councillor or Mayor from 1971-1983 and 1989-2008. He was the popularly elected Mayor at elections in 1991, 1995, 1999, and 2004.
Significantly for his multicultural community he was the first elected Mayor from a non-British background.
Some of his local government highlights include:
Initiated Queanbeyan's first tree preservation order
Oversaw responsible financial management of the Council
Oversaw the planning and construction process of ‘The Q’
Supported retention of Queanbeyan's built heritage and introduced the first heritage conservation areas
Successfully introduced procedures for Councillors to declare their real estate and other pecuniary interests, many years before it was required
Ensured planning matters were considered in open Council, not behind closed doors as had previously occurred in Queanbeyan
Initiated an innovative waste management system
Encouraged business and city beautification
Established the Queanbeyan Multicultural Centre
Helped promote and raise the profile and image of Queanbeyan
In 1977, Mr Pangallo received an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his service to local government and the community.
Mr Pangallo was also awarded Cavaliere (Knighthood) by the Italian Government and was a Member of NSW Ethnic Affairs Commission.
Have your say
By completing the survey below by Thursday 12 December
By email to council@qprc.nsw.gov.au referencing "Naming Heritage Library" in the subject line
By mail to PO Box 90, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
During the meeting on 13 November, Council approved placing a proposed name for the Heritage Library on public exhibition. The proposed name is the 'Frank Pangallo Heritage Library'.
The Heritage Library is located in the former Queanbeyan Council Chambers at 253 Crawford Street.
We are seeking the community's feedback on this name, which you can provide below.
Who was Frank Pangallo?
Mr Frank Pangallo is Queanbeyan's longest serving Mayor and has made a lasting and significant contribution to our community. He arrived in Australia from Italy over 70 years ago. He and his family started their life in Australia in Griffith NSW overcoming the language barrier and many prejudices faced by early post war migrants.
He moved to Queanbeyan and first stood for election to Queanbeyan Council in 1971 and retired in 2008. He served as Councillor or Mayor from 1971-1983 and 1989-2008. He was the popularly elected Mayor at elections in 1991, 1995, 1999, and 2004.
Significantly for his multicultural community he was the first elected Mayor from a non-British background.
Some of his local government highlights include:
Initiated Queanbeyan's first tree preservation order
Oversaw responsible financial management of the Council
Oversaw the planning and construction process of ‘The Q’
Supported retention of Queanbeyan's built heritage and introduced the first heritage conservation areas
Successfully introduced procedures for Councillors to declare their real estate and other pecuniary interests, many years before it was required
Ensured planning matters were considered in open Council, not behind closed doors as had previously occurred in Queanbeyan
Initiated an innovative waste management system
Encouraged business and city beautification
Established the Queanbeyan Multicultural Centre
Helped promote and raise the profile and image of Queanbeyan
In 1977, Mr Pangallo received an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his service to local government and the community.
Mr Pangallo was also awarded Cavaliere (Knighthood) by the Italian Government and was a Member of NSW Ethnic Affairs Commission.
Have your say
By completing the survey below by Thursday 12 December
By email to council@qprc.nsw.gov.au referencing "Naming Heritage Library" in the subject line
