Bet Bet Church of Christ - Former
Bet Bet Church of Christ - Former 23-08-2019 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria
Bet Bet Church of Christ - Former 23-08-2019 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria

Bet Bet Church of Christ - Former

Bet Bet, VIC 3472

Church Information

Church Name: Bet Bet Church of Christ - Former
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Churches of Christ
Street Address: 1168 Maryborough-Dunolly Rd, Bet Bet VIC 3472, Australia
Suburb: Bet Bet
State: VIC
Postcode: 3472
Foundation Stone Laid: unknown
Foundation Stone Notes: No Foundation Stone or Memorial Plaque details are known. Information/photographs are invited.
Date Opened: 00-00-1866
Date Closed: 00-00-1968
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

This former Bet Bet Church of Christ was opened in 1866 and closed in 1968, and the property was then sold. No other details are known about the former church. More historical information/photographs of the former church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 13/04/2016 & 30/8/2024.

The following social history note was provided by Rhonda Hallett on 12/2/2024: "I am a part time resident of Bet Bet (I own the former school) and am looking at the history of the area. I've been interested in the memorials established regarding locals in the district who served in WW1. There are 3 trees -one each for those who were killed in service- planted on the Church grounds. This arose from a motion that was passed at the Church meeting in March 1920. The 3 trees appear to be Aleppo Pines. They are positioned opposite the side entrance to the Church on the northern boundary of the block. The 3 men commemorated are: James McKenzie Anderson; William Cornwill; Bert Kerr. Bert Kerr was a member of the church, though it is not clear if William Cornwill was. James McKenzie's family were associated with the Presbyterian Church also located in the town. The Minutes also indicate great pride in the building and ongoing and strenuous efforts to maintain it. Prior to it's closure in 1968, it was a community bub, with the building used for local meetings, and other local events such as marriages and baptisms A tennis court was located on the eastern side of the block. It is now gone. The building is in a very poor state now".



Note: Original Photograph held in the Dunolly Museum.
Last Updated: Friday 30th August, 2024
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