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29-April-2019 (John Huth)
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The Croaker Memorial Church commemorates Frederick James Croaker, former manager of the Walhallow station, which was owned by the New Zealand and Australian Land Company. The foundation stone was laid in his memory in 1923 and the church was officially opened and dedicated on the 22nd June 1924.
After his death in 1920, a committee was formed to raise funds to build a church at Caroona, and it was decided to dedicate the church in memory of Frederick Croaker.
Church Dedication 1924Location
| Address: | Coonabarabran Road, Behind General Store, Caroona, 2343 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.406286 Long: 150.425931 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 24th November, 1923 |
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Front Inscription
Plaque :
To the glory of God
And in memory of Frederick James Croaker of Walhallow, N.S.W.
Died 4th November 1920.
This stone was laid by C. P. Thomas, Esq. of Quirindi
24th November 1923.
Inscription in Proximity
Croaker Memorial Church
Source: MACroaker Memorial Church
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