www.monumentaustralia.org.au
Bishop John Vernon Kestell CornishPrint Page
02-October-2014
Photographs supplied by John Huth
The plaque commemorates Bishop John Vernon Kestell Cornish who was the Rector of St. Lukes from 1971 to 1976. The ashes of Bishop Cornish are interred in the church grounds.
John Vernon Kestell Cornish (1931 – 1982) was consecrated 19 May 1979 at St George`s Cathderal, Perth, to serve as Assistant Bishop of Perth. He was elected Bishop of Tasmania in 1981, but died before he could take up his position.
View Google Map
John Vernon Kestell Cornish (1931 – 1982) was consecrated 19 May 1979 at St George`s Cathderal, Perth, to serve as Assistant Bishop of Perth. He was elected Bishop of Tasmania in 1981, but died before he could take up his position.
Location
Address: | 152 Herries Street, St Luke`s Anglican Church , Toowoomba, 4350 |
---|---|
State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.565285 Long: 151.953126 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
---|---|
Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAIn loving memory of Bishop John Vernon Kestell Cornish
1931 - 1982
Rector St. Lukes Toowoomba 1971 - 1976
Archdeacon of the Downs 1973 - 1976
Dean of Perth 1976 - 1979
Assistant Bishop of Perth 1979 - 1982
Bishop Elect of Tasmania 1982
Whose ashes are interred in consecrated grounds of this Church
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au