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All Saints Anglican Soldiers' Memorial Church, Murrumbateman

All Saints Anglican Soldiers' Memorial Church, Murrumbateman
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Description / Background

Brick war memorial church, established in honour of those who served in the First World War. The foundation stone was dedicated on 17 November 1918.

There are several memorials inside the church and on the grounds, including a large bushrock with bronze plaque listing an honour roll and a metal flagpole. 

Inscription

Foundation stone

To the Glory of God.

This stone was laid by

Mrs F. H, Johnston.

Nov 27th 1912.

Foundation stone with dedication

This stone was laid by

Major General Parnell C.M.C

Nov 17th 1918

and this church

is erected

in loving and grateful memory

of those who died

in the Great European War

1914 to 1918.

Arthur C. Rix, Rector.

T. L Thompson, Architect.

D. L. Lawrence, Builder.

Bronze plaque on rock

In memory of those of

the community of Murrumbateman who gave their lives in the

First World War. 1914 – 1918.

[Australian Commonwealth Military Forces emblem]

A.M.Alchin, A.L. Buckmaster, Varney Davis, George Franklin, F. H. Borman, Charles Clarke, Will Dunn, Roy Hall, Reg Vallance.

Jesus said, “Greater love hath no man than this,

that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

All Saints Soldiers Memorial Church

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Address
10 Hercules Street
Murrumbateman NSW 2582
Local Government Area
Yass Valley Council
Setting
Roadside
Memorial type
Building
Stone/bushrock
Recorded by
Peter Levarre-Waters
Year of construction
1912
Dedication date
17 November 1918
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18