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08-January-2016 : Original Plaque
08-January-2016 : Original Plaque

Photographs supplied by John Huth

The gates and wall commemorate George Pitlow Merry O.B.E. who was a member and trustee of the former Methodist Church. Mr Merry, who was a prominent citizen in Toowomba, was awarded the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) in 1920. 

Location

Address:54 Neil Street, Former Wesley Uniting Church, Toowoomba, 4350
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.562701
Long: 151.955457
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Gates
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Religion
Designer:Douglas F. Roberts (architect)

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 19th July, 1925
Front Inscription

 





 

Left Side Inscription

This wall and gates were erected by his fellow citizens

To the memory of George Pitlow Merry O.B.E.

A devoted member and Trustee of this Church and a highly esteemed citizen who died on October 30th 1924.

Right Side Inscription

Many shall commend his understanding 

His memorial shall not depart away and his name shall live from generation to generation

The memory of the just is blessed

Source: MA
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