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21-April-2019
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The memorial brass commemorates Albert Thomas Hanbridge, aged 11, who drowned while attempting to save the life of his friend.
A memorial brass has been erected in St. John's Church to commemorate the death by drowning of Albert Thomas Hanbidge. A dedication service was held by the Vicar on Sunday morning in the presence of the parents of the late Albert Thomas Hanbidge. The memorial brass was subscribed for by friends who wished to perpetuate the memory of the bravery of the lad. The brass is inscribed as follows : — In Memoriam ALBERT THOMAS HANBIDGE, Died December 26, 1896, Aged 11 years. Erected by friends in loving memory of a brave deed. Many waters cannot quench love, Neither can the floods drown it. Cant viii, 7. All will remember the occurrence of last December 26th, when a gloom overspread the whole town in consequence of the death by drowning of the two lads, Ryan and Hanbridge. A pathetic circumstance in connection with the sad event will not soon be forgotten; the lad Hanbridge lost his life in his brave endeavour to save his friend Ryan.
Wagga Wagga Express (NSW), 21 September 1897.
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A memorial brass has been erected in St. John's Church to commemorate the death by drowning of Albert Thomas Hanbidge. A dedication service was held by the Vicar on Sunday morning in the presence of the parents of the late Albert Thomas Hanbidge. The memorial brass was subscribed for by friends who wished to perpetuate the memory of the bravery of the lad. The brass is inscribed as follows : — In Memoriam ALBERT THOMAS HANBIDGE, Died December 26, 1896, Aged 11 years. Erected by friends in loving memory of a brave deed. Many waters cannot quench love, Neither can the floods drown it. Cant viii, 7. All will remember the occurrence of last December 26th, when a gloom overspread the whole town in consequence of the death by drowning of the two lads, Ryan and Hanbridge. A pathetic circumstance in connection with the sad event will not soon be forgotten; the lad Hanbridge lost his life in his brave endeavour to save his friend Ryan.
Wagga Wagga Express (NSW), 21 September 1897.
Magisterial Inquiry 1896Location
| Address: | 6 - 12 Church Street, St John`s Anglican Church, Wagga Wagga , 2650 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.107515 Long: 147.374438 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Tragedy |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 26-December-1896 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 26-December-1896 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 19th September, 1897 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAIn Memoriam
Albert Thomas Hanbidge
Died, December 26, 1896.
Aged 11 years.
Erected by friends in loving memory of a brave deed.
"Many waters cannot quench love, Neither can the floods drown it." Cant viii, 7.
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