This is an image of a plaque that is part of the memorial to the Margaret Marr Memorial Home. The plaque gives a short history of the Home, including a description of the occupation of the Home by R.A.A.F. Radar Station No.23 from 1942 to 1945. The plaque was installed on 14 May 1995.
This description was supplied with the photograph and included in the library catalogue: Archbishop Duhig, Sir Matthew Nathan and J. G. Appel were among the large group pictured at the opening.
This is a photograph of the memorial plaque for the Margaret Marr Memorial Home, showing the placement of the plaque on a stone plinth.
This is an image of the foundation stone of Nazareth House. The inscription reads: “This first stone of Nazareth House, to be erected to the Glory of God, as a home for aged people, orphans and infirm children, was blessed and laid by Most Rev. J Duhig. D.D. archbishop of Brisbane 13th April 1924”
This bronze, life-size statue of a barefooted boy, with tattered suitcase in hand, was sculpted by Gavan Fenelon. The inscription reads: In memory of all the children who suffered and of those who did not survive abuse in Church and State Children’s’ institutions’ and homes in Queensland. “For there is nothing hidden, except that it…
This is an image of the fifth logo for the Royal Queensland Bush Children’s Health Scheme.
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