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Richard Powell FrancisPrint Page 
03-December-2020
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The plaque commemorates Richard Powell Francis, a former student and Master of the Brisbane Grammar School, who rescued people during the Great Flood of Brisbane in February 1893. He tragically developed pneumonia and died as a result of his efforts on the 24th February 1893.
Richard Francis Article 1941Location
| Address: | 24 Gregory Terrace, Brisbane Grammar School, Spring Hill, 4000 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.459866 Long: 153.018498 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Tragedy |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 24-February-1893 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 24-February-1893 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAIn memory of Richard Powell Francis
Boy and Master of this School who gave his life in the service of others during the Great Flood at Brisbane · 24th February 1893
Erected by the Old Boys` Association
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