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The plaque was erected in memory of Paula Jean Cowborn who tragically drowned at Mingo Crossing on the 8th January 1970 while rescuing Clive Cowborn and Leslie Hawkins. Paula was aged 13 at the time of her death. 

Location

Address:2670 Gayndah Mount Perry Road, Mingo Recreation Park, Mingo, 4625
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -25.393541
Long: 151.779101
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Tragedy
Actual Event Start Date:08-January-1970
Actual Event End Date:08-January- 1970

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:2016
Front Inscription
THIS PLAQUE
IS DEDICATED TO
PAULA JEAN COWBORN
WHO DROWNED AT
MINGO CROSSING
    ON THE
8TH JANUARY 1970.
PAULA COURAGEOUSLY
LOST HER LIFE
AT THE AGE OF 13,
WHILE RESCUING
CLIVE COWBORN
& LESLIE HAWKINS
BOTH AGED 10 YEARS. 
Source: MA
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