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Bishop Arthur Nutter Thomas
Bishop Arthur Nutter Thomas

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The memorial panel located under his coat of arms commemorates Bishop Arthur Nutter Thomas (1869 - 1954).

Elected bishop of Adelaide (in succession to J. R. Harmer) by a panel of selectors in England, Thomas was consecrated in Westminster Abbey on 2 February 1906. He arrived in South Australia on 2 April and was enthroned in St Peter's Cathedral two days later. His episcopate was to span 34 years and 179 days, the longest, to then, of any Anglican in Australia. The diocese covered the whole State so that, in addition to the tasks of administration in Adelaide, the bishop had to do much travelling. He died in 1954. 

A memorial to a former Bishop of Adelaide, the late Rt. Rev. Arthur Nutter Thomas, will be discussed at the Anglican synod today. The synod will be asked to approve the appointment of a subcommittee to obtain donations and provide the memorial.
News (Adelaide), 8 September 1954.

Location

Address:27 King William Road, St Peter`s Cathedral, North Adelaide, 5006
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.913042
Long: 138.598341
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Religion
Link:http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/adbonli…

Dedication

Front Inscription

Arthur Nutter Thomas
Fourth Bishop of Adelaide
Born 1869

Consecrated in Westminster Abbey  F. of the Purification 1906

 A chief founder of St Mark`s College and Woodlands School during his Episcopate

This Cathedral Church was enriched with many gifts and the missionary cause greatly advanced

Resigned 1940 - Died 1954

Pastor, scholar and friend

Source: MA,ADB
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