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06-August-2015
06-August-2015

Photographs supplied by Tom Bird

A seat at Maroochydore Surf Lifesaving Club commemorates Matthew (Matt) Barclay.

The young Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club member lost his life in March 2012, competing at the Australian titles at Kurrawa. The 14-year-old Maroochydore competitor drowned during the Under 14 board race.

Location

Address:34 - 36 Alexandra Parade, Maroochydore Surf Lifesaving Club, Maroochydore, 4558
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -26.655983
Long: 153.103422
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Seat
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Sport
Actual Event Start Date:28-March-2012
Actual Event End Date:28-March-2012

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:2012
Front Inscription

In memory of Matthew Barclay
Aged 14 years

Who lost his life 28th March, 2012 while competing at the Australian Life Saving Championships on the Gold Coast.

His passion for sport, positive outlook on life and a determination to succeed attracted great people to him.

Life is short, make it wide !

SDML 2012

Source: MA
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