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26-August-2018
26-August-2018

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The memorial stone in the outer wall of the church commemorates the first Australasian Baptist Congress which was held in September 1908.  The building of the church was completed in 1909.

Location

Address:63 Willoughby Road, Northside Baptist Church, Crows Nest, 2065
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.825441
Long: 151.201019
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Religion
Actual Event Start Date:22-September-1908
Actual Event End Date:28-September-1908

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 20th March, 1909
Front Inscription

This Stone Was Laid
As A Memorial Of
The First Australasian 
Baptist Congress 1908
      By 
Mr. HERBERT PRIESTLY, F.S.A.A. 
  PRESIDENT
20th March 1909.

Source: MA
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