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The plaque commemorates Thomas Cotgrave Hewitt, a former science master of the school, who was killed in action in France in July 1916 during World War One.

The annual speech day of the Toowoomba Grammar School will take place in the Town Hall today, commencing at 2.30 p.m. The visitor for the occasion will be the Hon. James Tolmie, M.L.A.( Leader of the Opposition). After the Chairman's opening, address, the report of the Head master, Mr. G. P. Barbour, M.A., will be submitted, An address will be delivered by the Hon. J. Tolmie, after which the distribution of prizes will take place. This will be followed by the unveiling by Mrs. Freshney of the 'Hewitt' memorial tablet. A vote of thanks to Mr. Tolmie and the singing of the National Anthem will bring the function to a close.
Darling Downs Gazette), 8 December 1916.

Location

Address:	24 Margaret Street, Toowoomba Grammar School, East Toowoomba, 4350
State:	QLD
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -27.565407 Long: 151.968812 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Plaque
Monument Theme:	People
Sub-Theme:	Military
Actual Event Start Date:	29-July-1916
Actual Event End Date:	29-July-1916

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:	Friday 8th December, 1916

Source: MA