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13-October-2015
13-October-2015
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Tablet erected in memory of Claus and Alice Gorwell who were ardent members of the church. Mr Gorwell was a local preacher for 65 years. Mrs Gorwell died in 1946 and Mr. Gorwell died in 1948. 

On Sunday next at the Benalla Methodist Church, a tablet will be unveiled to the memory of the late Claus and Alice Gorwell, who rendered devoted service to the church for a long period of years. Mr. Gorwell having been a local preacher for 65 years. Tributes will be read from Rev. W. C. Bridgborn and others.  Rev. R. S. McConachy, who will unveil the tablet, will be assisted in the service by Rev. Ray Smith, of Devenish.
Benalla Ensign (Vic), 2 February 1950.

Location

Address:Carrier & Church Streets, Benalla Uniting Church, Benalla, 3672
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -36.549471
Long: 145.984984
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Religion

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 5th February, 1950
Front Inscription
     To the Memory of 
      Claus Gorwell
A local preacher for 65 years
       and his wife 
            Alice 
Both lifelong members of the church
Source: MA
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