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Elizabeth JonesPrint Page 
11-September-2017
Photographs supplied by Peter Fewings
The monument commemorates Elizabeth A. Jones who died at this spot during the bushfires of December 1897 trying to reach her children.
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Location
| Address: | Huon Road (B64 Highway), North West Bay River Crossing, Longley, 7109 |
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| State: | TAS |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -42.970505 Long: 147.197582 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Tragedy |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 31-December-1897 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 31-December-1897 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAElizabeth A. Jones aged 28 years perished here in the great fire December 31st 1897 in trying to reach her children
Buried at Sandy Bay
Erected by H. P Abery
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
