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The plaque commemorates the re-dedication of Bluestone Hall in 1997.
In August 1856 a committee was appointed to construct a place of worship. In July 1857 the foundation stone for a church was laid by William Dale. The Bluestone Hall was opened in January 1858 and is now known as the Bluestone Hall. The Bluestone Hall served for a time as Holy Trinity Grammar School.
One of the people baptised during the period was well known Australian poet, Andrew Barton (Banjo) Paterson. The Bluestone Hall was sold in 2017.
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In August 1856 a committee was appointed to construct a place of worship. In July 1857 the foundation stone for a church was laid by William Dale. The Bluestone Hall was opened in January 1858 and is now known as the Bluestone Hall. The Bluestone Hall served for a time as Holy Trinity Grammar School.
One of the people baptised during the period was well known Australian poet, Andrew Barton (Banjo) Paterson. The Bluestone Hall was sold in 2017.
Location
Address: | 257 Anson Street, next to Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Orange, 2800 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.280278 Long: 149.099228 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 19th April, 1997 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MADiocese of Bathurst
Bluestone Hall Orange
(Built 1857)
A. M. D. G.
This plaque was unveiled by the Right Reverend Bruce Wilson Bishop of Bathurst
19th April 1997
To commemorate the re-dedication of the Bluestone Hall following restoration of the building
Chairman of Committee Robert Westcott
Rector of Holy Trinity Canon Brian Goff
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au