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Murphy Children`s MemorialPrint Page 
The monument commemorates John, William, Elizabeth and Michael Murphy, who were children of shepherders who were burnt to death when the shepherd`s hut caught fire on 9 February 1863.
The burial site remain unmarked until a subsequent owner of the property became aware of the story. He erected a fence around the site and planted pines, and the Ararat Historical Society erected the plaque.
Location
| Address: | Mortlake -Ararat Road, Keith McDougall property, Gledfield, Rossbridge, Rossbridge, 3377 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.487222 Long: 142.848056 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monment |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Tragedy |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 09-February-1863 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 09-February-1863 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | June-1981 |
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In memory
John Murphy 9 years
William Murphy 6 years
Elizabeth Murphy 4 years
Michael Murphy 2 years
Who perished in a house fire at Gledfield 9th Feb. 1863, 100 metres from this site.
Their parents were Michael and Catherine Murphy.
Plaque erected by Ararat and District Historical Society
1981
