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The headstone was erected over the grave in memory of Alfred Ernest Duncan who lost his life while attempting to rescue his sister in the main drain, Bunyip South in 1901. 
 
 

Location

Address:Tanimbuk Road, Bunyip Cemetery , Bunyip, 3815
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -38.083821
Long: 145.716901
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Grave
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Tragedy

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Monday 16th December, 1901
Front Inscription
    ERECTED BY THE 
Residents Of Bunyip District.
     In Memory of
ALFRED ERNEST DUNCAN,
Who Lost His Life By Drowning On
June 14th, 1901, At Bunyip South, In
A Gallant Attempt To Save His Sister,
Aged 10 Years And 9 Months.
"Greater Love Hath No Man Than This,
That A Man Lay Down His Life For His
Friends."
Source: MA
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