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The memorial tablet was erected in memory of Reverend John Wilkinson, former member of the Methodist Church and member of the Wallabies Route March who died in 1916.
The tablet was located at the Narrabri Methodist Church until 1972, when the church was destroyed by fire. It has been relocated to storage at the rear of the Uniting Church in Balonne Street.
A tablet to the memory of the late Rev. John Wiilkinson was unveiled in Narrabri Methodist Church on Sunday evening; December 10, and the Rev. William Stewart officiated.' The'church was crowded for the ceremony, there being representatives of all classes, and denominations in the congregation. The interest manifested was a striking tribute to the genial personality and widespread popularity of the deceased. Amongst those present was Mr. R. Cameron, of Pidgee, who acted as captain of the Wallabies during their long march, as well as other old comrades.
Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW), 29 December 1916.
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The tablet was located at the Narrabri Methodist Church until 1972, when the church was destroyed by fire. It has been relocated to storage at the rear of the Uniting Church in Balonne Street.
A tablet to the memory of the late Rev. John Wiilkinson was unveiled in Narrabri Methodist Church on Sunday evening; December 10, and the Rev. William Stewart officiated.' The'church was crowded for the ceremony, there being representatives of all classes, and denominations in the congregation. The interest manifested was a striking tribute to the genial personality and widespread popularity of the deceased. Amongst those present was Mr. R. Cameron, of Pidgee, who acted as captain of the Wallabies during their long march, as well as other old comrades.
Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW), 29 December 1916.
Location
| Address: | 44 Balonne Street (Cnr Dewhurst Street), Narrabri Uniting Church (Peace Memorial Church), Narrabri, 2390 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -30.325813 Long: 149.786832 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
| Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 10th December, 1916 |
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Front Inscription
In Memory Of
JOHN WILKINSON
Late Minister Of This Church
Also
Member Of Wallabies Route March.
Who Died
Maitland Military Camp
3rd February 1916.
"The just shall live by his
faithfulness"
Source: NRWM, MAIn Memory Of
JOHN WILKINSON
Late Minister Of This Church
Also
Member Of Wallabies Route March.
Who Died
Maitland Military Camp
3rd February 1916.
"The just shall live by his
faithfulness"
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