Goodna, QLD - St Alban's Anglican
Year Built: 1897
Denomination: Anglican
Saint: Alban
Address: 69 Alice Street, Goodna, Queensland, 4300
Architect: J.H. Buckeridge
Traditional Owners: Ugarapul people
Last Updated: 03/04/2023
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History and Architecture:
A Heritage plaque by the Ipswich council reads, "Mr J. H Buckeridge, the diocesan architect prepared the plans of St. Alban's Church to be constructed on land that was donated by C. Holmes. Ipswich architect, George Brockwell Gill supervised the construction of the church which was undertaken by Worley and Whitehead who were the successful tenderer's. The Governor, Lord Lamingfon (Charles NNW) laid the foundation stone on 5 February 1897. The first Holy Communion was on Palm Sunday, 14 March 1897 and Bishop Stretch performed the dedication ceremony on 'Thursday, 8 April 1897 at 7.30 pm, At the time of the dedication, St Alban's was part of St Paul's parish".
Clergy:
There are currently no clergy recorded for this church. Submissions are welcomed.
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Contributions:
1. 2023 Karl Warkus photos
Source:
1. Ipswich Council plaque.