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The stone commemorates the commencement of the building of the tower and the cloisters of St David`s Cathedral.

The commemoration stone of St. David's tower and cloisters will be laid this afternoon at 3 o'clock by Mrs. Snowdon Hay. His Excellency the Governor (Sir James O'Grady) will preside at the gathering.
The Mercury (Hobart), 2nd September 1929.



 

Location

Address:125 Macquarie Street, St David`s Cathedral, Hobart, 7000
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -42.883865
Long: 147.328635
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Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Religion
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Monday 2nd September, 1929
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A. M. D. G.

Commemoration Stone

To mark the commencement of building the towers and cloisters

Laid on September 2nd 1929, by Mrs. R. Snowdon Hay. 

In the presence of His Excellency Sir James O`Grady, K.C.M.G. Governor of Tasmania.
R. Snowdon, Bishop of Tasmania

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Source: MA
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