George Douglas Groundwater - Maryborough, Qld, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg
S 25° 30.952 E 152° 40.434
56J E 467231 N 7177888
George drowned in the Mary River
Waymark Code: WM12AZ1
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 04/16/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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While trying to rescue a companion from the Mary River on October 29th 1899 15 year-old George was drowned.
The headstone is engraved :-
In Memory of the unselfish character and heroic death of George Douglas Groundwater,aged 15 years,who was drowned in the Mary River,while attempting to save the life of a companion.
Type of Death Listed: Accident

Cause of death inscription on headstone: Accidental drowning

Website (if available): Not listed

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