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04-August-2017 (Georgina Bliss)
04-August-2017 (Georgina Bliss)

Photographs supplied by Georgina Bliss / Paul Scott

The plaque commemorates Father Bernard Nevin (1839 - 1920), the first Parish Priest of All Saints Church from 1881 to 1889.

Location

Address:Princes Highway & Flinders Terrace, All Saints Catholic Church, Port Augusta, 5710
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.490872
Long: 137.767113
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Religion
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Approx. Event Start Date:1881
Actual Event End Date:
Approx. Event End Date:1889
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Dedication

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Front Inscription

Dedicated to the memory of Father Bernard Nevin

1839 - 1920

First Parish Priest of All Saints, Port Augusta
1881 - 1889

From 1874, a pioneer priest, fondly remembered for his dedication to the people.

He was a prolific builder of churches and schools. 

During his 15 years serving the region and parish, Fr Nevin endeared himself to people of all denominations in Port Augusta and surrounds.

 

Left Side Inscription
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Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA,PS
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