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Bible Society NSW
Former Bible society in New South Wales, Australia1
Bible Society NSW was the first Australian Bible society, formed through an Act of the Parliament of New South Wales in 1817 and was known as the NSW auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society (founded in London 1804). The Society's charter was signed by Governor Lachlan Macquarie. The formal establishment of Bible Society Auxiliaries in each colony occurred between 1817 and 1884.2 It ceased to exist in 2010.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Bible Society NSW was the first Australian Bible society, formed through an Act of the Parliament of New South Wales in 1817 and was known as the NSW auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society (founded in London 1804). The Society's charter was signed by Governor Lachlan Macquarie. The formal establishment of Bible Society Auxiliaries in each colony occurred between 1817 and 1884.2
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- WikipediaBible Society NSW
- WikidataQ4903108
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- 1WikidataBible Society NSW on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaBible Society NSW on Wikipedia