www.monumentaustralia.org.au
Silver Jubilee of the Carpentaria Aerial MissionPrint Page
The stained glass window commemorates the silver jubilee of the Carpentaria Aerial Mission which commenced its services in 1966.
Location
Address: | Douglas Street, Quetta All Souls Memorial Cathedral, Thursday Island, 4875 |
---|---|
State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -10.584327 Long: 142.215098 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Window |
---|---|
Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1966 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 1991 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAWindow :
Anglican Church VH-BIL
They will rise on wings like eagles
Carpentaria Aerial Mission
1966 - 1991
Plaque :
Dedicated to the glory of God
Commemorating the Silver Jubilee of the Carpentaria Aerial Mission which commenced in 1966 as an Outreach Ministry to the people of the Cape York Peninsula and Gulf Country by the Revd. Tony Hall-Matthews (later Bishop of Carpentaria).
The first service was held in St Michael`s and All Angels Church, Georgetown.
The aircraft was named Gilbert White after the first Bishop of Carpentaria.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au