John BeamontPrint Page 
The memorial, erected over the grave, commemorates John Beamont, a 19th-century naval officer and public servant who explored the area in 1817. When John Beamont died in 1872 he was buried in a lead coffin beside the Great Lake. The casket was moved to higher ground at Miena when the Hydro Electric Commission raised the level of the lake.
He was also the Treasurer, Provost Marshal, Sheriff, and Registrar of Deeds of the Colony.
John Beaumont ArticleLocation
| Address: | Highland Lakes Road, Miena Dam, Miena, 7030 |
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| State: | TAS |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -41.980036 Long: 146.727702 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Grave |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Government - Colonial |
Dedication
Spes Lucis Aetern
Sacred to the memory of John Beamont Esq.
Plaque :
This John, historians relate gave signal service to the State in many fields.
He was the first to cast his eye and slate his thirst upon the noble inland sea where he now spends eternity.
Died 19 Dec 1872 Aged 83. He arrived in the Colony in 1813, and in 1818 was appointed Naval Officer
Afterwards Treasurer Provost Marshal,
Sheriff, and Registrar of Deeds. He was a warm friend and died universally respected.
