Plaque 1914-18 Primitive Methodist

Primitive Methodist Church, 108 Collingwood Street. (Closed)

South side of west wall.

Later Coundon Methodist Church

Auckland Park Methodist Church. Douglas Crescent, Auckland Park, Wear Valley.

It is set into the wall below the Auckland Park memorial. NZ 223289.

1914-18

Unveiled January 1921 by Captain Haylett, M.C.

White marble plaque on black marble pattress.

In loving memory.
Erected as a token of deep gratitude and in honour of the
young men of this church and school who nobly gave
their lives in the great war for Justice, Freedom and Peace
1914-1919

They died for us.

Plaque 24 inches high x 33 inches wide (60cms x 84cms) with a curved top.

It sits on a black polished pattress 6 inches (15cms) wider which echoes the shape.

At centre top is a sunken circle containing leaves, crossed sword and rifle beneath a cap.

The dedication is in elaborate lower case lettering and the names in upper case.

The words “Great War” have lower case initials.

The statement “They died for us” at the bottom is in italics.

1. The dedication took place when the church was re-opened.

2. When the Methodist Church finally closed, the membership joined the Auckland Park Methodist Church.

Methodist History.

Photos: C. Sanders;
Photos of memorial in new location and photos of interior of Coundon Methodist prior to closure: Alan Bailey

Auckland & County Chronicle
13/01/1921 reports unveiling.

C. Sanders;
John and Mavis Dixon;
Alan Bailey, Steward, Auckland Park Methodist;
Dorothy Hall

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