St Matthew's Anglican Church
St Matthews Anglican Church 13-01-2014 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane
St Matthews Anglican Church 13-01-2014 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane

St Matthew's Anglican Church

New Norfolk, TAS 7140

Church Information

Church Name: St Matthew's Anglican Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Anglican Church of Australia
Street Address: 6 Bathurst St, New Norfolk TAS 7140, Australia
Suburb: New Norfolk
State: TAS
Postcode: 7140
Foundation Stone Laid: unknown
Foundation Stone Notes: 

No Foundation Stone or Memorial Plaque details are known. Information/photographs are invited.

A foundation stone for the chancel records: A M D G - Church built 1825 - Chancel added 1894.

Date Opened: 00-08-1825
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

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The St Matthew's Anglican Church, New Norfolk is part of the Parish of New Norfolk and the Diocese of Tasmania. This may be the site of the oldest church in Tasmania, with the original building opened in August 1825. It was consecrated by Archdeacon Scott from Sydney in May 1828. The original building was of such poor quality that repairs were needed shortly after completion. Consequently over the years, with repairs needing to be undertaken, enlargements and additions little of the original building remains, hence the site of the oldest church in Tasmania may be a more accurate description. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 10/09/2016 & 9/6/2023.

Note: Photograph attribution/source - By Paleontour - IMG_7693Uploaded by berichard, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9916625

For more of the Church story and additional photographs see - https://www.churchesoftasmania.com/2019/12/no-612-new-norfolk-st-matthews-anglican.html

Last Updated: Friday 9th June, 2023
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