Croaker Memorial Church
Caroona, NSW 2343
Church Information
| Church Name: | Croaker Memorial Church |
| Church Previous Name: | - |
| Denomination: | Non-denominational |
| Street Address: | Coonabarabran Rd, Caroona NSW 2343, Australia |
| Suburb: | Caroona |
| State: | NSW |
| Postcode: | 2343 |
| Foundation Stone Laid: | 24-11-1923 |
| Foundation Stone Notes: | Foundation Stone records: To the Glory of God - and in loving memory of - Frederick James Croaker - of Walhollow, NSW - Died 4th November 1920 - this stone was laid by - C P Thomas Esq of Quirindi - 24th November 1923. A plaque by a tree records: This tree - was planted on the 2nd of December 2012 - with the ashes of - June Dambrauskas (Perrottet) - 1932 ~ 2012 - loving wife of - Bryan - loving Mother of - Paul ~ Edward ~ Jane - daughter of - Myra Jane & Harold Oliver Perrottet - Granddaughter of - F J & A J Croaker - in the presence of her family and friends. |
| Date Opened: | 14-06-1924 |
| Date Closed: | unknown |
| Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
Comments
The Croaker Memorial Church, Caroona is now only used for special services such as weddings, funerals and Christmas.
Before the death of Frederick Croaker and his wife Amelia in 1920, church services were held in the woolshed at Walhallow. After their deaths a committee was formed to raise funds to build a church. The New Zealand and Australian Land Company, Mr Croaker's former employer, donated the land, the sandstone and the timber to erect the church. The Croaker children and local families donated the church furniture. The church was opened on 14/6/1924 and was used by the Church of England, Presbyterian and Methodist congregations.
More historical information/photographs of the church/congregations are invited. Photographs uploaded 19/8/2019.
