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08-August-2023
08-August-2023
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The marble plaque commemorates Edward James Matthie, an Elder, Treasurer and Sabbath School Superintendent of the Presbyterian Church, Coburg who died in 1898.

Death Notice. MATTHIE.—On the 27th December, 1898, at his late residence, Sydney-road, Coburg, James Matthie, formerly of Greenock, Scotland,aged 74 years, for 40 years an officer of the Penal department, a founder of the Presbyterian Church, Coburg, and a colonist of 44 years' standing. No flowers. "The memory of the just is blessed." Edinburgh,Glasgow, and Greenock papers please copy.
Argus (Melbourne), 28 December 1898.

Location

Address:19 Victoria Street, Coburg Uniting Church, Coburg, 3058
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.743171
Long: 144.964783
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Religion

Dedication

Front Inscription

In memory of Mr. James Matthie

An esteemed and trusted Elder, S. S. Supt. and Treasurer, of this Congregation.

Died 27th Decr 1898, aged 74 years.

Source: MA
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