James Sangster - North Ipswich, Qld, Australia
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blingg
S 27° 36.317 E 152° 45.667
56J E 476427 N 6946498
A memorial to a policeman who drowned in the 1893 floods
Waymark Code: WM123EB
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 02/16/2020
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The 4.5m high James Sangster Memorial is constructed of sandstone and is capped by a broken obelisk, symbolising a life cut short with its floral wreath motifs symbolising remembrance of the dead.
The dedication on the replacement plaque reads:
Erected By public subscription
In memory of Constable James Sangster
who lost his life in a gallant attempt at
rescue in the flood waters of the Brisbane River
5th February 1893
Website pertaining to the memorial: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
24/7
Entrance fees (if it applies):
0
Type of memorial: Monument
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