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The monument commemorates Elizabeth A. Jones who died at this spot during the bushfires of December 1897 trying to reach her children.

Location

Address:Huon Road (B64 Highway), North West Bay River Crossing, Longley, 7109
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -42.970505
Long: 147.197582
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Tragedy
Actual Event Start Date:31-December-1897
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Actual Event End Date:31-December-1897
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Dedication

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Front Inscription

Elizabeth A. Jones aged 28 years perished here in the great fire December 31st 1897 in trying to reach her children

Buried at Sandy Bay

Erected by H. P Abery

Left Side Inscription
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Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au