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The plaque commemorates the Reverend John Flynn's association with St Peter's Church.
St Peter’s Presbyterian Church North Sydney has strong associations with Dr John Flynn known as “Flynn of the Inland”. Dr Flynn was the first Superintendent of the Australian Inland Mission (of the Presbyterian Church of Australia), founder of the Flying Doctor Service of Australia, and a past Moderator General of the Presbyterian Church of Australia. He became a member and an elder of St Peter’s Church in 1914 and continued his association with the Church until his death in 1951.
Location
| Address: | 234 Blues Points Road , St Peter`s Presbyterian Church, North Sydney, 2060 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: 33.841051 Long: 151.206009 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 18th May, 1969 |
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To the glory of God.
This plaque commemorates the association with St Peter's North Sydney of the Very Reverend John Flynn, O.B.E., D.D.
[ Flynn Of The Inland ]
1880 - 1951
First Superintendent of the Australian Inland Mission [1912 - 1951];
Founder of the Flying Doctor Service of Australia ;
Moderator-General of the Presbyterian Church of Australia [1939 - 1942];
Who became an Elder of the Congregation in 1914, which association was maintained until his death in 1951.
Unveiled during 125th anniversary celebration of this Church by Mrs John Flynn
18th May, 1969
