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The Grisaille window commemorates the first organist of St Thomas' Church, William Arthy.
William Arthy was Choirmaster at St John’s and Choirmaster and organist at St Thomas’ from 1870 to 1879. As a music teacher for the Queensland Education Department he became known throughout Brisbane for his services to music.
A grisaille window in memory of William Arthy, first organist of the parish, was dedicated in St. Thomas's Anglican Church, Toowong, last night, by Archbishop Wand. Mr, Arthy, who was organist from 1870 to 1879 was a State school teacher and a teacher of music. He died in 1884, aged 54 years, The service was conducted by the rector (the Rev. S. Atherton).
Courier-Mail (Brisbane), 24 October 1938.
Location
Address: | Jephson & High Streets, St Thomas` Anglican Church, Toowong, 4066 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.487625 Long: 152.990225 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Window |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1870 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 1879 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 23rd October, 1938 |
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In memory of William Arthy
Organist of this Church 1870 - 1879
Died July 23rd. 1888 aged 54 yrs.