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11-October-2014
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The foundation stone of the Cathedral apse and transepts commemorates the Most Reverend R. Dunne, the first Archbishop of Brisbane.
Robert Dunne (1830 – 1917) was the second Roman Catholic Bishop of Brisbane and later he became its first Archbishop. On 10 May 1887 Dunne was appointed the first Roman Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane, holding the office for nearly 30 years.
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Robert Dunne (1830 – 1917) was the second Roman Catholic Bishop of Brisbane and later he became its first Archbishop. On 10 May 1887 Dunne was appointed the first Roman Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane, holding the office for nearly 30 years.
Dunne Foundation Stone 1920Location
| Address: | Elizabeth Street, St Stephen`s Cathedral, Brisbane, 4000 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.468498 Long: 153.028766 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 3rd October, 1920 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis foundation stone of the Apse and Transepts to complete the Venerable Church of St Stephen, Procotmartyr,
To the glory of God and in memory of Most Rev. R. Dunne D. D. first Archbishop of Brisbane
Was blessed and laid by his successor Most Rev. J. Duhig D. D. on 3rd October, 1920.
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