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02-November-2014
02-November-2014

Photographs supplied by Arthur Garland
The carved wooden plaque commemorates the 100th anniversary of the landing in Hobart of the Amos family who were pioneer settlers in the Cranbrook district. The church was built through their efforts. 

The plaque was unveiled by the Presbyterian Moderator of Tasmania on the 100th anniverary of their arrival in the district. 

Note: Cranbrook Uniting was formerly the Presbyterian Church.  

Location

Address:Tasman Highway, Cranbrook Uniting Church, Cranbrook, 7190
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -42.007328
Long: 148.069548
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Settlement
Actual Event Start Date:17-March-1821

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 17th March, 1921
Front Inscription

To the Glory of God
     And
In Memory Of
ADAM AMOS
  Of Glen Gala
His Wife & Sons
JAMES, JOHN
     And
   ADAM

  also
JOHN AMOS
 Of Cranbrook
His Wife & Son
JAMES,
Born At Gala Water
Scotland

Erected On The 100th Anniversary Of Their Landing In Hobart Town On March 17th 1821 In The "Emerald" Which Was To Sail From England By Private Charter Direct To Van Diemens Land.  They Were Granted The Lands Of Glen Gala And Cranbrook, And Through Their Efforts This Church Was Built.

HE BRINGETH THEM UNTO THEIR DESIRED HAVEN

Source: MA
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