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23-July-2021
23-July-2021
Photographs supplied by Paul Scott

The carved symbol which was originally on the pulpit commemorates George Fife Angus for his gift towards the building of the church.

George Fife Angas (1789 - 1879) was an English businessman, banker and philanthropist who, while residing in England, played a significant part in the formation and establishment of the Province of South Australia. He established the South Australian Company and was its founding chairman of the board of directors.

Location

Address:Gruenberg & Lindsay Park Roads, Gruenberg Lutheran Church, Moculta, 5353
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.477915
Long: 139.100725
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Religious Object
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Humanitarian
Approx. Event Start Date:1864
Approx. Event End Date:1864

Dedication

Front Inscription

A - which used to be on top of the  pulpit hood at Gruenberg ; it was originally erected in church in 1864 in memory of George 
Fife Angus` generous gift to the church building.

Source: MA,PS, ADB
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