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State: Tasmania, Denomination: Anglican
Snug, TAS - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1969
Address: Frost Street, , Snug Tasmania, 7054
In 1927 the Church was built and was dedicated in April 1927 having cost £400. In 1967 St. John's was burnt down in disasterous bush fires. In 1969 the new brick modern design was constructed in April. The church cost $28,000 and was designed by Harry Oldmeadow. It has a cross of burnt timber. The Church is now closed.
Somerset, TAS - St Barnabas Anglican (Former)
According to an item in "Church News of May, 1882, a "pleasant and convenient" site had been secured in 1880 and £12/19/6 ($25.95) had been collected at the time towards the building fund. A public picnic on the Cam Cricket Ground (the site of the then Freezlng works) raised £6/16/6 ($13.65) and, with individual donations, the building…
Sorell, TAS - St George's Anglican
Year Built: 1883
Address: 16 Gordon Street, Sorell, Tasmania, 7172
A small stone Gothic Revival church constructed in 1826 and re-built in 1883. This replaced a larger church on the same site that dated back to 1825. The contract was awarded to Messrs Grubb Bros of Hobart for 925 and most of the construction work was carried out by convicts. The first services were held in a barn. In 1826 St. George's…
South Hobart, TAS - All Saints Anglican
Year Built: 1859
Address: 343 Macquarie Street, , South Hobart Tasmania, 7000
The foundation stone was laid on 2 December 1858, and the building was opened for worship on 18 August in the year following. It was a condition of the contract that the Rector lead the workmen in prayers before the start of each day's work. The side-aisle and chapel were added in 1863 and the vestries in 1895. The Architect was Henry…
South Launceston, TAS - St Mark's Anglican
Year Built: 1961
Address: 2 Hobart Road, , South Launceston Tasmania, 7249
Tenders were called for the erection of a new church (8 being received in all) and, upon the recommendation of the architect, that of E. Lewis and Sons (Roy and Geoff) at a figure, of £21,995 was accepted. A loan with the M. L. C. Assurance Company Ltd. was negotiated for £15,000 under the guarantee of the Diocese. A Foundation stone…
Spreyton, TAS - All Saints' Anglican
Address: 30 Sheffield Road, , Spreyton Tasmania, 7310
The church of All Saints was originally a private chapel at 'Woodrising' built by Reverend Claude Roberts. The original church measured 13 x 4 meters. It has now closed and is up for sale.
St Helens, TAS - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1884
Address: 56 Cecillia Street, , St Helen's Tasmania, 7216
The earliest record of the Church having taken any interest in this district is to be found in the Church News, 4/3/1901 when it mentions that in 1871 the Rev. John Chambers made visits to St. Helens, though it is probable this gentleman made occasional visits from 1862, that being the year he took charge of Cullenswood, Fingal and…
St Leonards, TAS - St Peter's Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1869
Address: 313 St Leaonards Road , , St Leonards Tasmania, 7250
The first parish church, dedicated to St. Peter, was opened for service on April 18, 1847. The foundation stone having been laid by Archdeacon Marriott on December 9, 1846. The site was then in the middle of the sprawling "Mount Esk Estate (now Nazareth House). This advertisement appeared in "The Examiner" the following week: "Saint…
Stanley, TAS - Circular Head Anglican
Year Built: 1887
Address: 37 Church Street, , Stanley Tasmania, 7331
The original St Paul's Anglican of 1842 was designed by colonial architect John Lee Archer and consecrated by Bishop Nixon in 1858, the first Bishop of Tasmania. Later the stone church had to be demolished due to cracks appearing in the walls, salt water was likely used in the mortar. In 1887 it was replaced by the present timber…
Swansea, TAS - All Saints' Anglican
Year Built: 1871
Address: 10 Noyes Street, , Swansea Tasmania, 7190
In 1845 a stone building at Waterloo Point which had been used as a school was for a church and was used for Divine Service until July 1868 when the building was considered to be unsafe and was abandoned. In the Gothic Revival style the church was built in 1871. The Architect was Henry Hunter. The Foundation Stone was laid by Mr. John…
Taroona, TAS - St Luke's Anglican
Year Built: 1956
Address: 173 Channel Highway, , Taroona Tasmania, 7053
Early services were held in the local Community hall from 1902 and later in the Presbyterian church. The church is made of a concrete block and cost £5,000 and was built in 1956. Additions were made in 1969.
Tea Tree, TAS - St Thomas' Anglican
Year Built: 1881
Address: Corner Tea Tree & Middle Tea Tree Roads, , Tea Tree Tasmania, 7017
In January 1880 the Church of England Diocesan Synod announced preliminary steps to establish a small church at Tea Tree. Rapid progress was made and tenders were called for in August of the same year. In December the foundation stone was laid in a ceremony reported by the Hobart Mercury. The church was officially opened on 2 May 1881…
Trevallyn, TAS - St Oswald's Anglican
Year Built: 1894
Address: 36 Bain Terrace, , Trevallyn Tasmania, 7250
The Church was designed by noted ecclesiastical Architect Alexander North and built by Messrs J and T Gunn whose estimate for the building was £257. The foundation-stone was laid on December 5, 1893, by Bishop Henry Montgomery, The new church was completed in time for the official opening and dedication on 10th April 1894. Bishop…
Triabunna, TAS - St Mary's Anglican
Year Built: 1883
Address: 1 Franklyn Street, , Triabunna Tasmania, 7190
The Church of England congregation held early church services at Rostrevor and the old Council Chambers until the energetic Revd Power inspired churchgoers to raise funds and plan a new church. Finished and dedicated in 1883, it was built of cut stone from Okehampton Quarry at a cost of £750. The stone alter, thought to be one of three in…
Tunbridge, TAS - St Oswald's Anglican (Former)
Address: 90 Main Road, , Tunbridge Tasmania, 7120
Now in private hands.
Ulverstone, TAS - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1959
Address: 6 Kings Parade, , Ulverstone Tasmania, 7315
The first Anglican church in Ulverstone was opened in 1868, “on the site of the cemetery” in Leven St and remained on this site until 1893. The first service was held in Fogg's store, then in a wooden church in the cemetery, built in 1868. In 1890 plans were made for a new church on the corner of Patrick and Badger Streets, but the…
Westbury, TAS - St Andrews Anglican
Address: 11 Lonsdale Promenade, , Westbury Tasmania, 7303
St. Andrew's was (Hagley/Westbury parish), was part of the parish of Norfolk Plains in early days), The first services were held in the watch house, holding twenty to fifty people. The foundation stone of the church was laid in 8136 and the church opened in 1842. It was consecrated in March 1851. The chancel and tower were added in…
Windermere, TAS - St Mathias's Anglican
Address: 431 Windermere Road, , Windermere Tasmania, 7252
The Booklet reads in part, The Church owes its foundation to Dr. Matthuis Gaunt, who arrived in Tasmania (then known as Van Diemen's Land) by the ship 'Eliza,' from London on May 2nd, 1831. The Church was completed in 1843. The local newspaper reports that one boat from Launceston laden with bricks for the church was sunk in deep…
Woodbridge, TAS - St Simon and St Jude Anglican
Address: Corner Channel Highway & Granquist Road, , Woodbridge Tasmania, 7162
Woodsdale, TAS - St Matthias Anglican
Address: 2265 Buckland Road, , Woodsdale Tasmania, 7120
Wynyard, TAS - St Stephen's Anglican
Year Built: 1919
Address: 4 Dogin Street, , Wynyard Tasmania, 7325
The first church was built in the mid 1850s and was replaced by a larger building in 1873. The third church, was opened in 1920. A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was laid by the Ven Archdeacon R.H. Richard B.A. on 1st of July 1919". For a full history go to Churches of Tasmania. Click here.
Youngtown, TAS - St James Anglican
Address: 418 Hobart Road, , Youngtown Tasmania, 7249
The booklet reads in part, On Monday, the 13th October 1844, the Bishop laid the first stone of one of these ten new oratories' at Franklin Village. An account of this is given in the "Launceston Examiner" of the 23rd October, 1844. "Franklin Village. On Monday, at three o'clock, the Bishop, attended by the Rural Dean (the Rev. R.…
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