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The plaque commemorates Sir John Winthrop Hackett (1848 - 1916) for his services to the Church, and the State of Western Australia.
Sir John Winthrop Hackett Senior KCMG generally known as "Winthrop Hackett", was a proprietor and editor of several newspapers in Western Australia, a politician and a University chancellor.
Anglican Church- — Tomorrow the Archbishop of Perth will at the Cathedral in the morning, when the Governor (Sir Wijliam Campion) will unveil five memorial tablets and give a short address. The tablets are in memory of Sir John Winthrop Hackett, Sir Wiiliam Thorley Loton, Mr. Septimus Burt. K.C., Dr. Roy Charles Merryweather, and the Rev. Ernest Foster, and are inscribed, respectively, with their records of service to Church and State.
West Australian (Perth), 11 September 1926.
Location
| Address: | 38 St Georges Terrace, St George`s Cathedral, Perth, 6000 |
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| State: | WA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.955775 Long: 115.861472 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
| Link: | http://adb.anu.edu.au/ |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 12th September, 1926 |
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To the glory of God
And in memory of the Hon. Sir John Winthrop Hackett, K.C.M.G., Ll.D., M.L.C.
Who filled the following offices in Church and State
Trustee of the Diocese of Perth. Member of the Diocesan Synod and Council.
Registrar of the Diocese and Chancellor of the Cathedral.
Member of the Legislative Council.
First Chancellor of the University of Western Australia.
Both as a dedicated churchman and eminent citizen he was a munificent benefactor.
Born in Ireland 1848 Died at Perth 1916.
