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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
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -23.552431
Long: 145.30306
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
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
Front Inscription

Barcaldine 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

Source: MA
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