Inscription:
A.M.D.G.
IN MEMORY OF
MARJORIE L. ROONEY M.B.E. B.A. M.A.C.E.
HEADMISTRESS BROADLAND HOUSE
C. OF E. GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1932-1963
EXCEPT THE LORD BUILD THE HOUSE,
THEY LABOUR IN VAIN THAT BUILD IT. PS.127:1
Broadland House
Memorial Plaque - Marjorie L. Rooney
Identifer
ASJ2023.78Physical Description
Memorial plaque on wall of south clerestory above western gallery.Inscription:
A.M.D.G.
IN MEMORY OF
MARJORIE L. ROONEY M.B.E. B.A. M.A.C.E.
HEADMISTRESS BROADLAND HOUSE
C. OF E. GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1932-1963
EXCEPT THE LORD BUILD THE HOUSE,
THEY LABOUR IN VAIN THAT BUILD IT. PS.127:1
Historical Details
Marjorie Rooney was principal of Broadland House Church of England Girls' Grammar School, and the plaque is placed near the stained glass window commemorating the school. She died in 1893. See linked biography.Materials
brass on Tasmanian hardwood baseDating of Item
1983 to presentDatabase Date: Faculty Date:
December 30 2023;;December 7 1984;Online Sources
Related Collection
St. John's Church Historical ItemsRelated People or Organisations
Marjorie Lorna Rooney MBEBroadland House