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24-September-2017
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The headstone commemorates William Glennon who was killed by a falling tree in October 1889. It was erected by his employers and fellow workmen.
About 6 o'clock on Tuesday morning a shearer named J. Glennon was found lying dead on the road, about six miles from Goonoo Goonoo, where he had previously been working. He had a tree across him, as if it had fallen upon him. One end of the tree was burning. The man's horse was tied up near him. He was last seen by another shearer named Widgery on Monday. Both men were returning to Goonoo Goonoo from Tamworth, but Widgery cantered, and deceased never overtook him.
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW.),
24 October 1889.
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About 6 o'clock on Tuesday morning a shearer named J. Glennon was found lying dead on the road, about six miles from Goonoo Goonoo, where he had previously been working. He had a tree across him, as if it had fallen upon him. One end of the tree was burning. The man's horse was tied up near him. He was last seen by another shearer named Widgery on Monday. Both men were returning to Goonoo Goonoo from Tamworth, but Widgery cantered, and deceased never overtook him.
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW.),
24 October 1889.
Location
| Address: | New England Highway, Goonoo Goonoo Station, Goonoo Goonoo, 2340 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.304294 Long: 150.905173 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
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Dedication
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Front Inscription
In memory of William Glennon who was killed by a tree falling on him at Goonoo Goonoo
Oct 22nd 1889
Aged 29 years
Erected by his employers and fellow workmen
Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MAMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
