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70 years Pioneering Plaque : 2-11-2013
70 years Pioneering Plaque : 2-11-2013
Photographs supplied by Diane Watson / Ian Bevege

The plaque presented by the Government of Queensland to the Church of England, commemorates 70 years of pioneering work among the Aboriginal people of Queensland.

Location

Address:36 Cleveland Terrace, St James Cathedral, Townsville, 4810
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -19.255464
Long: 146.816634
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Religion
Approx. Event Start Date:1890
Approx. Event End Date:1960

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 1st July, 1960
Front Inscription

This plaque was presented by the Government of Queensland to the Church of England to commemorate 70 years of pioneering work done by the Church amongst the Aboriginal people of the State.

Given on July 1st, 1960 to mark a change within the framework of partnership at Yarrabah Mission.

 

Source: MA
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