North Goulburn, NSW - St Nicholas' Anglican

History and Architecture:

The present Church, a stone building in the early English style, was designed by Mr. E. T. Blacket. The original plans have been deposited in the Mitchell Library, Sydney, by his son, Cyril Blacket. The nave only has been finished according to the original plan. The temporary chancel and sanctuary are of wood. The complete design provides for a spacious chancel and transepts. The Church was licensed and dedicated on the 11th of February, 1880. The Rev, G. M. D'arcv Irvine read the petition for the licensing of the Church, Mr. A. M. Betts the license, the Bishop of Goulburn gave the address, and the Bishop of North Queensland, Dr. Stanton, read the prayers.

At a meeting held the same day, Mr. W. C. Harris presented the balance sheet showing that £1,500 had been paid the contractor, leaving a debt of £400. In a journal recently published it is claimed that S. Nicolas' was named after its benefactor, Lieut. Nicholas C. Phillips, of "Lansdowne," Goulburn. Nearly all the furnishings and ornaments are memorials.

A Foundation stone reads, " St Nicholas Sunday Schools This Memorial stone was laid by Mrs Morisset to the Glory of God 6th May 1898".