Reverend John Betteridge StairPrint Page
The plaque commemorates Reverend John Betteridge Stair (1814 - 1898) who was the Vicar of the Parish for 27 years.
Three memorial tablets were recently unveiled in Christ Church, St Arnaud — the first erected for the Rev. J. B. Stair, who was incumbent of the parish for 27 years; the second for Mr. C. F. Lewis, J.P., one of the founders of the church ; and the third for Mr. Henry Henden, superintendent of the Christ Church Sunday school for 30 years, and also for his grandson, Mr. H. R. Rowe, a member of the vestry.
Bendigo Independent (Vic.), 3 October 1903.
Location
Address: | Queens Avenue & Raglan Street, Christ Church Old Cathedral, St Arnaud, 3478 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.616229 Long: 143.255163 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1903 |
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To the glory of God
And in memory of the Revd John Betteridge Stair
Born at Warminster, England, 4th Dec. 1814
Died at St. Arnaud, 19th July 1898.
Vicar of this Parish for 27 years.
"Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God." S. Matt. V. 8.