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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 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.746327 Long: 142.018838 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 27th November, 2004 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MATO 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
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