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02-November-2014
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The carved wooden plaque commemorates the 100th anniversary of the landing in Hobart of the Amos family who were pioneer settlers in the Cranbrook district. The church was built through their efforts.
The plaque was unveiled by the Presbyterian Moderator of Tasmania on the 100th anniverary of their arrival in the district.
Note: Cranbrook Uniting was formerly the Presbyterian Church.
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The plaque was unveiled by the Presbyterian Moderator of Tasmania on the 100th anniverary of their arrival in the district.
Note: Cranbrook Uniting was formerly the Presbyterian Church.
Location
| Address: | Tasman Highway, Cranbrook Uniting Church, Cranbrook, 7190 |
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| State: | TAS |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -42.007328 Long: 148.069548 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 17-March-1821 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 17th March, 1921 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MATo the Glory of God
And
In Memory Of
ADAM AMOS
Of Glen Gala
His Wife & Sons
JAMES, JOHN
And
ADAM
also
JOHN AMOS
Of Cranbrook
His Wife & Son
JAMES,
Born At Gala Water
Scotland
Erected On The 100th Anniversary Of Their Landing In Hobart Town On March 17th 1821 In The "Emerald" Which Was To Sail From England By Private Charter Direct To Van Diemens Land. They Were Granted The Lands Of Glen Gala And Cranbrook, And Through Their Efforts This Church Was Built.
HE BRINGETH THEM UNTO THEIR DESIRED HAVEN
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