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24-September-2017
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The headstone commemorates William Glennon who was killed by a falling tree in October 1889. It was erected by his employers and fellow workmen.
About 6 o'clock on Tuesday morning a shearer named J. Glennon was found lying dead on the road, about six miles from Goonoo Goonoo, where he had previously been working. He had a tree across him, as if it had fallen upon him. One end of the tree was burning. The man's horse was tied up near him. He was last seen by another shearer named Widgery on Monday. Both men were returning to Goonoo Goonoo from Tamworth, but Widgery cantered, and deceased never overtook him.
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW.),
24 October 1889.
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About 6 o'clock on Tuesday morning a shearer named J. Glennon was found lying dead on the road, about six miles from Goonoo Goonoo, where he had previously been working. He had a tree across him, as if it had fallen upon him. One end of the tree was burning. The man's horse was tied up near him. He was last seen by another shearer named Widgery on Monday. Both men were returning to Goonoo Goonoo from Tamworth, but Widgery cantered, and deceased never overtook him.
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW.),
24 October 1889.
Location
| Address: | New England Highway, Goonoo Goonoo Station, Goonoo Goonoo, 2340 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.304294 Long: 150.905173 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Tragedy |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 22-October-1889 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 22-October-1889 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAIn memory of William Glennon who was killed by a tree falling on him at Goonoo Goonoo
Oct 22nd 1889
Aged 29 years
Erected by his employers and fellow workmen
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