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11-February-2020
11-February-2020
Photographs supplied by John Huth

The plaque commemorates the pioneers of the District who built a place of worship in Narrabri in 1876. 

Location

Address:Balonne & Dewhurst Streets, Peace Memorial Church (Narrabri Uniting Church), Narrabri, 2390
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -30.325704
Long: 149.786799
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 25th August, 1973
Front Inscription

This plaque was unveiled by Miss Alma Curry on 25th August 1973

In memory of the pioneers of the District who were inspired to provide a place of worship in Narrabri as early as 1876

The following inscription appeared on the cornerstone of the previous church which stood on this site until destroyed by fire  on 17th July 1972

"Foundation stone laid by His Worship the Mayor J. J. Piper Esq.
11th June 1896" 

James Hicks             Architect
Rev. James Watson  Minister




 

Source: MA
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