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23-July-2021
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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 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.477915 Long: 139.100725 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Religious Object |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Humanitarian |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1864 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 1864 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MA,PS, ADBA - 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.
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