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William Tyrrell (31 January 1807 – 24 March 1879) was the first Anglican bishop of Newcastle, New South Wales. In 1847 he was offered and accepted the position of bishop of the newly-created see of Newcastle, New South Wales. He sailed on 18 September 1847 with two clergymen, seven candidates for ordination, a schoolmaster and schoolmistress, his housekeeper, gardener and groom, with the wife and children of his gardener, 20 in all, and arrived at Sydney on 16 January 1848.
The new diocese covered an area of more than 320,000 square kilometres and there were only 14 clergymen. Tyrrell rode over much of it, working unceasingly, yet carefully reserving time every day for study and private devotions.
Location
| Address: | Butchers Lane, Church of England Section, Morpeth Cemetery, Morpeth, 2321 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.734429 Long: 151.625544 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Grave |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
| Link: | http://adb.anu.edu.au/ |
Dedication
William Tyrell D.D.
First Bishop Of Newcastle
Born January 31 1807, Consecrated June 29 1827, Died March 24 1879;
From His Consecration To His Death He Freely Gave All He Had And Was To The Church;
In Remembrance Of A Life Thus Wholly Given To The Service Of God.
The Church Has Erected This Tomb.
