Broadford, VIC - St George's Presbyterian

History and Architecture:

The original church was a small wooden Methodist church built in 1895, opened on 9 June and demolished in 1912. The Builder was Mr McDonald of Broadford. A Foundation stone was laid by M McKenzie MLA on 1 June 1912 when a newer church was erected. The builder was James Sutherland and the church was opened the first week of December 1912; the preacher on the day was Rev. Professor DL Adam MA, DD.

The foundation stone for the current church was laid on 1 June 1912 by Mr M.K. McKenzie and the new church was opened and dedicated on 1 December 1912 by the Rev. D.S. Adam M.A, D.D., Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History at Ormond College, University of Melbourne.

Campbell and Kernot were the architects and tender of Mr James Sutherland of Broadford was accepted at the cost of £1,154/18/-. The total cost of building including furnishings and lighting was £1300. The old church was demolished and sold; the bell was hung in the tower of the new church and the old pulpit was presented to the Strath Creek church.