SGT Edmund Parry Monument, Jugiong, NSW, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Tealby
S 34° 51.660 E 148° 17.150
55H E 617535 N 6141617
A monument / cairn that marks the spot where Sergeant Edmund Parry of the NSW Police was shot by the bushranger John Gilbert on 16 Nov 1864.
Waymark Code: WM6R4K
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 07/11/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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SGT Edmund Parry and Inspector O'Neil riding shot-gun on top of the mail coach when it was held up by the bushrangers Ben Hall, John Gilbert and John Dunn. In the ensuing battle Sargeant Parry was killed.

SGT Parry's grave is located at the Gundagai cemetery.

This monument was erected by the Wild Colonial Days Society and the Gundagai Historical Society on 16 Nov 1968.
List if there are any visiting hours:
Roadside monument - open 24 hours - easiest access if travelling north.


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None


Type of memorial: Monument

Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed

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