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The plaque, located on the grave in the cemetery, commemorates Henry Knowlton who died in the Saltern Creek bushfire in October 1918. The plaque was placed on the 70th anniversary of the event.
Location
Address: | Capricorn Highway, Barcaldine Cemetery, Barcaldine, 4725 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -23.552431 Long: 145.30306 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Tragedy |
Actual Event Start Date: | 29-October-1918 |
Actual Event End Date: | 30-October-1918 |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1988 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MABarcaldine Historical Society Inc.
Honour the memory of Henry Knowlton
Died 30 - 10 - 1918 Age 48 years
Perished in "Saltern Creek Bush Fire"
29 - 10 - 1918
70th Anniversary
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