All Saints Anglican Church
Henley Brook, WA 6055
Church Information
| Church Name: | All Saints Anglican Church |
| Church Previous Name: | - |
| Denomination: | Anglican Church of Australia |
| Street Address: | 30 Henry St, Henley Brook WA 6055, Australia |
| Suburb: | Henley Brook |
| State: | WA |
| Postcode: | 6055 |
| Foundation Stone Laid: | 31-10-1939 |
| Foundation Stone Notes: | A foundation stone was laid on 31/10/1839. The text on the foundation stone is not known. Information/photographs are invited. Notice board records: "On this spot Captain Stirling camped in 1827 and here the vision of a state arose in his heart and mind. Church services were held regularly near by from the beginning of the Upper Swan Settlement. The Rev W Mitchell was appointed Rector in 1838 and the first service held in this ...the oldest church building in Western Australia on January 10th 1841. Bishop Short of Adelaide consecrated the Building in November 1848, this being part of his Diocese..." A tablet on the lychgate records: Centenary - of - Western Australia - 1929 - This tablet marks - the spot where - Captain - James Stirling - of - H M S Success - Camped during March - 1827 - The farthest point reached during - his examination of - The Swan River. A plaque inside records: "To the Glory of God - in memory of - Rev William Mitchell - Founder of this Church - 31st Oct. 1839 - First Rector of this Parish - erected by his family - 4th August 1979". Other plaques recording historical details of the area and early settlers are inside the church. Photographs uploaded 05/06/2015. |
| Date Opened: | 10-01-1841 |
| Date Closed: | unknown |
| Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
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