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The plaque commemorates educationist, scholar and administrator Sir Mungo William MacCallum KCMG (1854 - 1952).
It wsa unveiled on 28th February 2023 at 11 Wyuna Road, Point Piper, the site of his former home 'Bryn y Mor'.
Sir Mungo MacCallum was a noted academic, university administrator and advocate of the benefits of the study of literature. Born and educated in Scotland, he was appointed foundation Professor of Modern Language and Literature at the University of Sydney in 1886. During a long tenure, he developed the teaching of English, French and German at the university and was widely known as a Shakespearean scholar, eventually retiring in December 1936 after serving as Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Chancellor, and Chancellor (1934 to 1936) of the University. He was remembered for his ‘great gifts of scholarship, eloquence, and counsel.’
The Woollahra Council Plaque Scheme honours exceptional people or events associated with our local government area, that have made a significant impact on life in the area or Australia as a nation.
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It wsa unveiled on 28th February 2023 at 11 Wyuna Road, Point Piper, the site of his former home 'Bryn y Mor'.
Sir Mungo MacCallum was a noted academic, university administrator and advocate of the benefits of the study of literature. Born and educated in Scotland, he was appointed foundation Professor of Modern Language and Literature at the University of Sydney in 1886. During a long tenure, he developed the teaching of English, French and German at the university and was widely known as a Shakespearean scholar, eventually retiring in December 1936 after serving as Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Chancellor, and Chancellor (1934 to 1936) of the University. He was remembered for his ‘great gifts of scholarship, eloquence, and counsel.’
The Woollahra Council Plaque Scheme honours exceptional people or events associated with our local government area, that have made a significant impact on life in the area or Australia as a nation.
Location
| Address: | 11 Wyuna Road, Point Piper , 2021 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.865555 Long: 151.252071 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Education |
| Link: | https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/Li… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 28th February, 2023 |
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Front Inscription
Source: Woollahra Council, ADBWoollahra Municipal Council
Sir Mungo William MacCallum KCMG
1854 - 1942
Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney and noted academic lived here at Bryn y Mor (demolished)
Celebrating Our History
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
