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07-May-2021
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The Mortuary Chapel and tablet commemorate John O`Brien who died in 1898. John O`Brien bequeathed money to erect the Mortuary Chapel.
Mr. John O'Brien, an old resident of the Gilbert bequeathed money to erect a mortuary chapel in the cemetery at Navan. The ceremony took place on Sunday, 18th inst., in the presence of a large assemblage. Owing to the many engagements of His Grace in visiting congregations to assist in the reduction of the Central Debt, he sent Dr. Byrne, who, assisted by Father Lee, laid the foundation-stone.
Excerpt from Southern Cross (SA), 23 March 1900.
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Mr. John O'Brien, an old resident of the Gilbert bequeathed money to erect a mortuary chapel in the cemetery at Navan. The ceremony took place on Sunday, 18th inst., in the presence of a large assemblage. Owing to the many engagements of His Grace in visiting congregations to assist in the reduction of the Central Debt, he sent Dr. Byrne, who, assisted by Father Lee, laid the foundation-stone.
Excerpt from Southern Cross (SA), 23 March 1900.
Location
| Address: | Francis Street, Navan Cemetery, Giles Corner, 5411 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.210683 Long: 138.748761 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAOf your charity pray for the repose of John O`Brien who died at `Tarlee` March 14th 1898,
To the memory of whom this mortuary chapel is erected.
Sweet Jesus have mercy on him.
Aged 82 years.
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