Condamine River Tragedy Print Page 
The plaque commemorates Patricia O`Shea, Annie Kocho, Susannah Kocho, and her children William and Robert who drowned in a boating accident on the Condamine River in February 1927.
The tragedy happened while the river was in flood and the boat (which was carrying eleven people) struck an obstacle and capsized. Seven people died in the tragedy and four were rescued.
Condamine River Tragedy 1927Location
| Address: | Leichhardt Highway & Foster Street, Pioneer Park, Condamine, 4416 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -26.926749 Long: 150.131493 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Tragedy |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 07-February-1927 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 07-February-1927 |
Dedication
In memory of
Susannah, Elizabeth Kocho - Aged 34 years.
And her two children
William, Joseph Kocho. - Aged 8 years.
And Robert, Wilfred Kocho. - Aged 2 years.
— Also —
Annie, Ellen Kocho. - Aged 39 years.
And her niece
Patricia O`Shea. - Aged 13 years.
Who were drowned as the result of a boating accident at Condamine on
— 7th February 1927. —
"Eternal rest grant unto them O` Lord"
Erected by Condamine and Miles friends.
