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Newtown Memorial Sunday School : November 2013
Memorial Sunday School Plaque : November 2013

Photographs supplied by Nancy Alford

The building was erected to commemorate those from the church and school who served in World War One.  A stone was laid by Alderman Howard Hitchcock, Mayor of Geelong, on 2nd October 1920 and the hall was opened on the 10th April 1921. 

Location

Address:2 Potter Street, Geelong West , 3218
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -38.146119
Long: 144.346587
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Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1
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Monument Manufacturer:Pescott Brothers
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 2nd October, 1920
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Front Inscription

Newtown Memorial Sunday School

Plaque:

To the glory of God

And in honour of those from our church and school who fought in the Great War of 1914 - 1919

This stone was laid by Ald. Howard Hitchcock, J.P.  Mayor of Geelong

2nd October 1920

 

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Source: RSLV,SKP, VHR, MA
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