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St Edmund's Anglican Church
Gunning, NSW 2581
Church Information
| Church Name: | St Edmund's Anglican Church |
| Church Previous Name: | - |
| Denomination: | Anglican Church of Australia |
| Street Address: | 28 Biala St, Gunning NSW 2581, Australia |
| Suburb: | Gunning |
| State: | NSW |
| Postcode: | 2581 |
| Foundation Stone Laid: | unknown |
| Foundation Stone Notes: | No foundation stone details are known for the 1866 construction. Information/photographs are invited. A foundation stone for major restoration/refurbishment records: To the Glory of God - The Foundation Stone - (of this) - Chancel of St Edmunds - was laid by - The Venerable Archdeacon Bartlett M A - Vicar General Goulburn - A.D. MCMXIL [1932] A plaque on Belltower/Flagpole records: The Belltower and Flagpole were dedicated by the Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn The Right Reverand Owen Dowling on Advent Sunday 1986 in loving memory of Mona Johnson 1912 - 1986. A faithful member of this church. Erected by her husband and family. Rector Paul Woodhart. A stone tablet on Gate 1 records: In memory of Private William Gerard McLaughlin who fell in France April 3rd 1917. Aged 19 Years. 'Himself for Me.' Gal 2.20 A plaque on Gate 1 records: Historical Building, Anglican Rectory c1866. A stone tablet on Gate 2 records: In memory of Driver Rupert Fisher who fell in France May 2nd 1917. Aged 26 Years. 'Faithful unto death.' Rev. 2.10. Erected by his parents and friends. A plaque on Gate 2 records:: Historical Building, St Edmunds Anglican Church, 1866 |
| Date Opened: | 00-00-1866 |
| Date Closed: | unknown |
| Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
Comments
The St Edmund's Anglican Church, Gunning is part of the Cartwright Mission District and the Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn. The first church building was erected about 1859, but was blown down and replaced by the current structure, which was opened in 1866 and consecrated on 27/3/1873. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 26/10/2023.
