Grave west of old Stresleki track

Hey Gbc,

Looks probable. (Apart from the distance given in the spreadsheet from Innamincka.)
But I found a link to a picture of the headstone that has an interesting write-up. Perhaps Dozer can match the picture with his memory?

Barry

Thanks for your input, it doesnt look thesame as the one i enquired about. This list is quite extensive, and good to have to reserch.

From my memory Harry Bird's grave was east of the track heading south and did not have a concrete cross but had a metal plaque. But I am talking 16 years ago.

But the write-up in the link I gave you says that the well was 50 miles from Innamincka which is about right for your position. The spreadsheet says "25 km WSW Innaminka; E side of Old Strzelecki Track S of Moomba Della Oil Field road to front of HS.". Your position is between the old and new parts of the track so could cause some confusion about East and West. It is South of Della Oil Field. Also, the story matches with what you heard. Can't explain the 25km though.

Barry

DOZER are the coordinates you gave correct? The map I posted shows that exact location - and if you look at the scale symbol in the bottom left, I just happened to pick the 500m scale and it seems to be exactly 500m west of the river as per the description so I also concur with BarryG that it all adds up.

Found this photo, Harry bird grave

http://www.jaunay.com/bird.html

Think this is the link can't seem to be able to copy the link straight here. Hope it gets you to the story.

Yes Harry, that is the same link that I linked to in my post above (click on the word "headstone").
Barry

Thanks for that. I missed your link. I pulled up at the grave site 16 years ago on a trip south from Innaminka. Like a lot of lonely graves very sad.

Thankyou everyone, i initially didnt think it could be Harry Birds grave, but now im am not so sure. Michelle, im pretty sure this is the right coordinants, from recollection of a trip 20 years back, i google earthed it. Im very glad to say the news of SA/NT boarders set to open after school holidays means i will be headed up that way to check myself :)