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The Baptismal Font commemorates Reverend Cusack Russell who was the first vicar for St Johns Anglican Church in Digby. He was appointed Vicar of the Valley of Wannon in 1849 by Bishop Perry, the first Bishop of Melbourne.

Reverend Russell laid the foundation stone for the St John's Anglican Church in April 1861, and the church was consecrated in December that year.

Location

Address:Portland - Casterton Road & Buckingham Street, St John`s Anglican Church, Digby, 3309
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.802743
Long: 141.530224
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Monument Type:Religious Object
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Religion
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Glory

And in memory of Reverend F. T. C. Russell D.C.L

For 25 years their faithful pastor 

This font is dedicated by his loving parishioners. 

He died at sea Feb 7 1876

And he was not ;

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Source: MA
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