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The Brisbane Synagogue was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992 having satisfied the following criteria. The place is important in demonstrating the evolution or pattern of Queensland's history. The Brisbane Synagogue is Brisbane's first purpose-built Synagogue and is significant as an important development in nineteenth-century Jewish worship in the city. The building reflects the development of Jewish settlement in the city during the 1880s. The place demonstrates rare, uncommon, or endangered aspects of Queensland's cultural heritage. The addition of windows is a rare Brisbane memorial to Jewish people who died in the Second World War. The place has the potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of Queensland's history. Located within the foundation stone cavity are artifacts and memorabilia which have the potential for yielding information about the Jewish community in the 1880s.[1] The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a particular class of cultural places. The Brisbane Synagogue is significant as an example of the design work of Arthur Morry, a prominent Brisbane architect, and of Arthur Midson, a local building contractor. As an example of Australian-Jewish places of worship, the Brisbane Synagogue typifies the customs and liturgical practices of the Hebrew community. The place is important because of its aesthetic significance. As a free-standing element with an entry porch, the building contributes to the streetscape of Margaret Street. The place is important in demonstrating a high degree of creative or technical achievement at a particular period. The adaption in its design of both circular and octagonal elements to a traditional plan form to create a style suitable for an inner-city Synagogue. The place has a strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group for social, cultural, or spiritual reasons. The building also has special significance to Brisbane's Hebrew community. Source: www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMXAKR_Brisbane_Synagogue_Bri...

Kiukiang Institute was a Methodist Episcopal organization that proselytized in China. "The six months which have elapsed since the last Annual Meeting have been almost entirely free from the disquieting rumors which have disturbed other parts of China, and throughout the district the old time confidence and friendliness have been largely restored. At Hwang-mei Hsien serious trouble was threatened. Preaching services were interrupted, the chapel defaced, the preacher's house stoned, and he and his family subjected to much annoyance and discomfort, if not actual clanger. An appeal was made to the United States consul at Hankow, who promptly represented the case to the viceroy, and quiet was immediately restored. At Sha-ho, ChSn, the magistrate of the Teh-hwa District, while visiting the place on official business, publicly incited the gentry and people to riot and violence. He is a Hunan man, and is bitterly antiforeign. Happily there was no actual outbreak, but it has had a marked effect upon the people. The facts in the case were communicated to the United States minister, and doubtless the magistrate will be punished." "The work has gone steadily forward in all departments. In the Kiu- kiang Institute we had a gracious, old-fashioned revival with over thirty conversions. The blessed influence of this outpouring of God's Spirit was felt through the whole district. The older circuits are ripe for a similar work, and we are looking and praying for a mighty revival which shall roll over the entire Kiukiang District." Source: Annual Report of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, 1893

Thank you Richard Norton, for the additional information about the Kiukiang Institute. We will add some of it to the record when we update.

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Looks like one more stork on the unemployment line to me!

Amazing. Another wonder of the PUBLIC DOMAIN!

the inventor of the baby bjorn?

Gee, who's having less fun in this picture?

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