www.monumentaustralia.org.au

F. E. BomfordPrint Page Print this page

02-November-2014
02-November-2014

Photographs supplied by Arthur Garland

The headstone over the grave was erected to commemorate F. E. Bomford, a resident of Moorina who died in 1916.

At the Moorina, cemetery on Sunday afternoon last the unveiling of the monument erected to the memory of the late Mr. F. E. Bomford by his many friends throughout the district was performed by Mr. Mark Ireland, of South Mount Cameron, who spoke of the many kind services rendered by the deceased during his 35 years' residence amongst them as justice of the peace, mining registrar, and in other capacities, especially in the early days. His remarks were endorsed by Mr. C. Lucas, of Derby. Friends of the deceased from Derby, South Mount Cameron, and Moorina attended the ceremony.
The Mercury (Hobart), 7th October 1916.

Location

Address:Tasman Highway & Amos Road, Moorina Cemetery , Moorina, 7264
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -41.129647
Long: 147.869943
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
View Google Map

Details

Monument Type:Grave
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Community

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Tuesday 1st August, 1916
Front Inscription

In Memoriam

F. E. Bomford

Departed this life
11th February 1916
Aged 75 Years.

This stone erected by friends of deceased on the North East Coast

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au