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The Baptismal Font commemorates Reverend Cusack Russell who was the first vicar for St Johns Anglican Church in Digby. He was appointed Vicar of the Valley of Wannon in 1849 by Bishop Perry, the first Bishop of Melbourne.
Reverend Russell laid the foundation stone for the St John's Anglican Church in April 1861, and the church was consecrated in December that year.
Location
| Address: | Portland - Casterton Road & Buckingham Street, St John`s Anglican Church, Digby, 3309 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.802743 Long: 141.530224 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Religious Object |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAGlory
And in memory of Reverend F. T. C. Russell D.C.L
For 25 years their faithful pastor
This font is dedicated by his loving parishioners.
He died at sea Feb 7 1876
And he was not ;
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