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Willamulka Methodist Church - Former
Willamulka Methodist Church - Former 00-00-1997 - data.environment.sa.gov.au/content/heritage-surveys/ - See N

Willamulka Methodist Church - Former

Willamulka, SA 5554

Church Information

Church Name: Willamulka Methodist Church - Former
Church Previous Name: Willamulka Bible Christian Church
Denomination: Methodist (Wesleyan and Other)
Street Address: Willamulka Rd, Willamulka SA 5554, Australia
Suburb: Willamulka
State: SA
Postcode: 5554
Foundation Stone Laid: 01-10-1884
Foundation Stone Notes: 

The founadtion stone was laid on 1/10/1884 by Mr W H B Paterson. The text on the founadtion stone is not known. Information/photographs are invited.

Two plaques on a rock in front of the church building record: 

  • Willamulka Methodist Church - 1884 ~ 1977 - To the memory of those who built - this church to the Glory of God - and to all who worshipped here - Erected 1990.
  • This stone was laid - to the Glory of God by - Mrs H N McPherson - July 10th 1935 (Church hall foundation stone)

A plaque at the church door records: Original Trustees - 1884 - W H B Paterson - J Hore - J Rothwell - J Mercer - E White - J Roe - G Middleton.

Date Opened: 21-12-1885
Date Closed: 00-05-1977
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The Willamulka Methodist Church closed in May 1977. It was erected on land donated by Mr W H B Paterson, and opened on 21/12/1885. No other details are known. More historical information/photographs of the former church/congregation are invited. Photograph uploaded 10/5/2022.

Note: Photograph attribution/source - https://monumentaustralia.org.au/content/directory/full/Builders_+_Worshippers_of_Willamulka_Methodist_Church-97480-116998.jpg

Note: Photograph attribution/source - Department for Environment, Heritage and Aboriginal Affairs - District Councils of Barunga West, the Copper Coast and Yorke Peninsula - HERITAGE OF THE YORKE PENINSULA - District Council of Barunga West/Sourced from: https://data.environment.sa.gov.au/content/heritage-surveys/yorke-peninsula-(heritage-of)-dc-barunga-west-1998.pdf   Page 95-96.

Last Updated: Tuesday 10th May, 2022
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