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09-May-2017
09-May-2017
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A plaque commemorates the work of the Reverend Andrew Barber, the Very Reverend John Flynn and Dr. George Simpson in establishing the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

 

 

Location

Address:Gray & McIntyre Streets, St Andrew`s Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, 3300
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.746327
Long: 142.018838
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Community

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 27th November, 2004
Front Inscription

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
In recognition
of the lives, work and witness of

Rev Andrew Barber
(Minister of the congregation 1904 - 1915)
Very Rev John Flynn
(Home missionary with Mission to Shearers 1909,
1910 based in Hamilton)

Dr. George Simpson
(Congregation member and `first` flying doctor)

in establishing
The Royal Flying Doctor Service
Unveiled during the 150th anniversary celebrations of
the Hamilton Presbyterian Church by

Mrs Denise Reynolds  Director, RFDS (Victorian Section)
Very Rev Jack Knapp Superintendent, PIM
Miss Helen Simpson  daughter of Dr G Simpson

 

 

Source: MA
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