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08-January-2016 : Original Plaque
Photographs supplied by John Huth
The gates and wall commemorate George Pitlow Merry O.B.E. who was a member and trustee of the former Methodist Church. Mr Merry, who was a prominent citizen in Toowomba, was awarded the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) in 1920.
Merry Memorial Gates 1925Location
| Address: | 54 Neil Street, Former Wesley Uniting Church, Toowoomba, 4350 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.562701 Long: 151.955457 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Gates |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
| Designer: | Douglas F. Roberts (architect) |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 19th July, 1925 |
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Front Inscription
Left Side Inscription
This wall and gates were erected by his fellow citizens
To the memory of George Pitlow Merry O.B.E.
A devoted member and Trustee of this Church and a highly esteemed citizen who died on October 30th 1924.
Right Side Inscription
Source: MAMany shall commend his understanding
His memorial shall not depart away and his name shall live from generation to generation
The memory of the just is blessed
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
