Bauer and Wiles Memorial Fountain
Highlights
- Visit the Bauer and Wiles Memorial Fountain to honour the bravery of nurses who faced the pneumonic plague in 1905.
- Explore the rich history of Maryborough while reflecting on the sacrifices made by Cecilia Bauer and Rose Wiles.
- Wander along Lennox Street and appreciate the serene setting that commemorates a pivotal moment in Australian history.
- Learn about Aboriginal culture and local heritage at this free attraction, perfect for families and history enthusiasts.
Australia’s only outbreak of the pneumonic plague was in Maryborough in 1905. This fountain, situated to the Lennox Street side of City Hall, is a memorial to the two Nurses Cecilia Bauer and Rose Wiles who courageously volunteered to nurse victims of the plague. Whilst looking after their patients both nurses fell ill and died from the deadly disease.
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