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C1875
New Synagogue, Toowoomba.
Very rare engraving of the Toowoomba Synagogue erected and consecrated in 1876, the first synagogue in Queensland. The building, with its internal fittings and minister’s residence, cost £1800. It was dedicated by the first minister of the Darling Downs Hebrew … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
New Synagogue, Toowoomba.
Date:
C1875
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Engraving.
Image Size:
85mm
x 100mm
Paper Size:
132mm
x 105mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1875
Description:
Very rare engraving of the Toowoomba Synagogue erected and consecrated in 1876, the first synagogue in Queensland.
The building, with its internal fittings and minister’s residence, cost £1800. It was dedicated by the first minister of the Darling Downs Hebrew Congregation, Rev. Samuel Goldstein. This was the first permanent synagogue in Queensland, the Brisbane Synagogue being dedicated exactly 10 years later.
From the original edition of the Town and Country Journal.
