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St Thomas Anglican Church
St Thomas Anglican Church 01-01-2015 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane.
St Thomas Anglican Church 01-01-2015 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane.

St Thomas Anglican Church

Toowong, QLD 4066

Church Information

Church Name: St Thomas Anglican Church
Church Previous Name: St Thomas the Apostle Church
Denomination: Anglican Church of Australia
Street Address: 67 High St, Toowong QLD 4066, Australia
Suburb: Toowong
State: QLD
Postcode: 4066
Foundation Stone Laid: 17-02-1877
Foundation Stone Notes: 

Foundation stone records: The foundation stone - this Church of St Thomas The Apostle - was laid 17th February 1877 - by Matthew Blagden Hale - Bishop of Brisbane - Benjamin Glennie, Rector.

A plaque records: This trowel - was presented to - The Right Revd Bishop Hale  - at the laying of - the foundation stone - St Thomas Church Toowong - 17th Feb 1877.

A further plaque records: Used a second time at - the laying of the - Foundation Stone Memorial - Sanctuary and Vestries - by - Archbishop Halse - 16th Feb 1947.

A plaque records: This Church of the Holy Spirit - was dedicated on November 21st 1959 - by + Reginald - Archbishop of Brisbane - A E Loxton, Rector

A plaque records: St Thomas' Church - The rebuilding of the bell tower and - replacement of the cross in 1986 was - funded by the Parish with assistance - from the Federal Government as a - Bicentennial Project - Neville Thulborn, Rector.

 

 

 

Date Opened: unknown
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

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The first wooden church was constructed in 1866 and used as a school during the week. The present church was built in 1877 with subsequent additions and restorations. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 23/10/2016.
Last Updated: Tuesday 8th August, 2017
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