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10-June-2019
10-June-2019
Photographs supplied by Sandra Brown

The plaque commemorates James Nelson Greer, a Cobb & Co driver, and his son Robert Watt Greer.

Dirranbandi Fatal Accident.-While riding a horse in pursuit of other horses Robert Greer, aged 16 years, was thrown heavily, and sustained concussion. He was taken to the Mungindi Hospital, where he died without regaining consciousness.
Brisbane Courier (Qld,), 21 May 1927.

The plaque states that the burial place of Robert Watt Greer is unknown, but he is buried in the Roman Catholic section of the Mungindi General Cemetery.

Location

Address:St George River Road , Dirranbandi Cemetery, Dirranbandi, 4486
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -28.562389
Long: 148.241942
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Industry

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:
Front Inscription

In memory of 

James Nelson Greer

2 June 1876 to 26 May 1951

Cobb & Co Driver
Yuleba - Surat - St George

And his son

Robert Watt Greer

1911 to 1927 16 years
Final resting place unknown

Source: MA
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