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Hedges Plaque : June 2014
Photographs supplied by Sandra Brown
The rose garden commemorates Albert Hedges who died following injuries while on duty at Berrima Gaol.
In 1959, Albert Hedges was bashed and locked in a shed during an escape attempt at Berrima Gaol. He survived and after rehabilitation returned to work. However he injuries were so severe he was medically retired and passed away several years later.
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In 1959, Albert Hedges was bashed and locked in a shed during an escape attempt at Berrima Gaol. He survived and after rehabilitation returned to work. However he injuries were so severe he was medically retired and passed away several years later.
Location
| Address: | Argyle Street, Old Berrima Gaol , Berrima , 2577 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.487793 Long: 150.336245 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Garden |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Tragedy |
Dedication
Front Inscription
(plaque)
Albert Hedges
Berrima Gaol
Died following injuries
sustained on duty
Source: MA(plaque)
Albert Hedges
Berrima Gaol
Died following injuries
sustained on duty
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
