The Rev. Robert Ward Memorial was unveiled on September 2 1944.

 

Text on Plaque reads:

 

To the Glory of God

and in memory of

Rev. Robert Ward

Pioneer Minister, who founded

the Primitive Methodist Church

in New Zealand at New Plymouth

1st September 1844

He was Minister at New Plymouth,

1844-50 and 1859-68

A Great Adventurer for Christ

This stone, erected by descendants

of Rev. Robert Ward, was unveiled at

the Centennial Commemoration 2 Sept. 1944

 

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