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The plaque commemorates Julian Ralph Blanchard who was a Minister of Scots Church from 1939 to 1958.
Blanchard's preaching, his personality, his interest in all departments of the church and the order and dignity of his services were effective in increasing the membership from 493 to 581 within his first year at Scots Church.
Blanchard was also an Army Chaplain and held many positions in the wider work of the Church, State, Commonwealth and the worldwide Presbyterian Church, Convenor of PCNZ Assembly Church Union Committee, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of South Australia 1941 - 43, Moderator General of the Presbyterian Church of Australia 1948 - 1951.
Location
Address: | 237 North Terrace, Scots Church of Adelaide, Adelaide, 5000 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.921481 Long: 138.605186 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1939 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 1958 |
Link: | http://adb.anu.edu.au/ |
Dedication
To the glory of God
In memory of Julian Ralph Blanchard C. B. E., B. A., D. D.
A fine preacher & respected Minister of this Congregation
1939 - 1958