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04-August-2017 (Georgina Bliss)
04-August-2017 (Georgina Bliss)

Photographs supplied by Georgina Bliss / Paul Scott

The plaque commemorates Father Bernard Nevin (1839 - 1920), the first Parish Priest of All Saints Church from 1881 to 1889.

Location

Address:Princes Highway & Flinders Terrace, All Saints Catholic Church, Port Augusta, 5710
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.490872
Long: 137.767113
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Religion
Approx. Event Start Date:1881
Approx. Event End Date:1889

Dedication

Front Inscription

Dedicated to the memory of Father Bernard Nevin

1839 - 1920

First Parish Priest of All Saints, Port Augusta
1881 - 1889

From 1874, a pioneer priest, fondly remembered for his dedication to the people.

He was a prolific builder of churches and schools. 

During his 15 years serving the region and parish, Fr Nevin endeared himself to people of all denominations in Port Augusta and surrounds.

 

Source: MA,PS
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