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23-March-2021
23-March-2021

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The plaque commemorates the opening of the Fricker Library at the Westminster School in February 1974.

The Fricker Centre, purpose built as a library in the 1970s and currently the Year 12 Centre, was named in honour of Mr Frederick Fricker - a well-known building contractor who worked on major SA Government developments. Mr Fricker was Chairman of the School`s Building Committee for many years. 

 

 

Location

Address:1 - 23 Alison Avenue, Westminster School, Marion, 5043
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -35.001684
Long: 138.552789
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Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Education
Actual Event Start Date:17-February-1974
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Actual Event End Date:17-February-1974
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 17th February, 1974
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To the glory of God

This tablet commemorates the opening of the Fricker Library on 17th February, 1974, by Sir Brian Hone, O.B.E., M.A. (Oxon),  F.A.C.E. Chairman of the Commonwealth Secondary Schools Libraries Committee.

Deo Duce

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Source: MA
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