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15-August-2018
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The cross erected over the grave, commemorates Reverend John Forrest D.D., who died in 1883. Reverend Forrest was rector of St John`s College from 1869 to 1874.
Reverend Forrest was originally buried in Petersham Cemetery and the remains were removed and re-interred in Waverley Cemetery on the 6th October 1904.
Reverend Forrest, D.D., born at Bullevant, county Cork, November 17, 1820, was educated at Bandon School and Carlaw College, Maynooth, and finished his studies at the Gregorian Univerity in Rome. After his ordination, he served on the Irish mission for fourteen years. In 1860, he was apponted Rector of St John's College in the University of Sydney, and in September of that year he took up his duties. His lectures on theology, moral science, ancient classics and mathematics were continued until 1874, when he resigned, and took charge of the Balmain parish, New South Wales.
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Reverend Forrest was originally buried in Petersham Cemetery and the remains were removed and re-interred in Waverley Cemetery on the 6th October 1904.
Reverend Forrest, D.D., born at Bullevant, county Cork, November 17, 1820, was educated at Bandon School and Carlaw College, Maynooth, and finished his studies at the Gregorian Univerity in Rome. After his ordination, he served on the Irish mission for fourteen years. In 1860, he was apponted Rector of St John's College in the University of Sydney, and in September of that year he took up his duties. His lectures on theology, moral science, ancient classics and mathematics were continued until 1874, when he resigned, and took charge of the Balmain parish, New South Wales.
Reverend Forrest Obituary 1883Location
| Address: | St Thomas & Trafalgar Streets, Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, 2024 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.907222 Long: 151.264167 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Grave |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAIn Memory of
REV. JOHN FORREST D.D.
First Rector of St John`s College
University of Sydney
Died 3rd August, 1883;
Aged 64 years
Requiscat in Pace.
This Cross is Erected by
A Few Of His Old Students & Friends
Removed From Petersham Cemetery Re-Interred 6th October, 1904.
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