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23-December-2019
23-December-2019

Photographs supplied by Diane Hatwell

The tablet erected in 1929, the year of Western Australia`s centenary, at the graves of Peter Chidlow and Edward Jones commemorates the two pioneers who were speared to death by Aborigines in 1837.

The bodies were buried in the corner of Peter Chidlow`s former property. This spot has historic significance for the town of Northam and is also of social significance to the European and Indigenous inhabitants of the valley.

The Northam Municipal Council has decided to commemorate the centenary by erecting tablets to the memory of the late Mr. John Morrell, one of the district's earliest pioneers, and to Mr. Peter Chidlow and Mr. Edward Jones, who were murdered by natives in the district in 1837.
The West Australian (Perth), 12th December 1928.

Location

Address:Dr Dunlop Grove, Northam, 6401
State:WA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -31.640848
Long: 116.680058
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Settlement
Actual Event Start Date:15-June-1837
Actual Event End Date:15-June-1837
Link:https://www.dplh.wa.gov.au/about-in…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 27th September, 1929
Front Inscription

Centenary of Western Australia
1929.

Sacred to the memory of Peter Chidlow
Aged 35 years.

And
Edward Jones
Aged 30 years.

Who were killed by natives
15th June 1837

In the midst of life, we are in death

Source: MA, HWA
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