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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 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.490872 Long: 137.767113 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1881 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 1889 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MA,PSDedicated 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.
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