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The plaque commemorates Richard Powell Francis, a former student and Master of the Brisbane Grammar School, who rescued people during the Great Flood of Brisbane in February 1893.  He tragically developed pneumonia and died as a result of his efforts on the 24th February 1893.

 

Location

Address:24 Gregory Terrace, Brisbane Grammar School, Spring Hill, 4000
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.459866
Long: 153.018498
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Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Tragedy
Actual Event Start Date:24-February-1893
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Actual Event End Date:24-February-1893
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Dedication

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Front Inscription

In memory of Richard Powell Francis

Boy and Master of this School who gave his life in the service of others during the Great Flood at Brisbane  · 24th February 1893

Erected by the Old Boys` Association

 

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Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
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