St James' Anglican Church - Former
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St James' Anglican Church - Former

Glenorchy, VIC 3385

Church Information

Church Name: St James' Anglican Church - Former
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Anglican Church of Australia
Street Address: 10 Edwards St, Glenorchy VIC 3385, Australia
Suburb: Glenorchy
State: VIC
Postcode: 3385
Foundation Stone Laid: unknown
Foundation Stone Notes: 

No Foundation Stone or Memorial Plaque details are known. Information/photographs are invited.

A heritage plaque records: St James Anglican Church - St James Anglican Church was built in 1900. It was very aptly named as it was erected by three local men each of whose Christian name was James. These men were James Bolton, James Kelly and James Templar. - The two pencil pines at the front were donated and planted by Mr Tickner. In the early years the church's minister came from Stawell every fortnight to conduct services to full congregations and a Sunday School was conducted by Mrs Edwards from Glenorchy. -  The church boasts a magnificent font of pure marble donated by local shopkeeper Mrs Alice Campbell in memory of a daughter who died in 1921. Described as 'fit for a cathedral' the original one was imported from Italy but by the time it reached Glenorchy it was found to be cracked. It had to be sent back to be replaced. - The church's architectural construction is described as federation carpenter gothic style.

Date Opened: 00-00-1900
Date Closed: 00-00-2017
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

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This former St James' Anglican Church, Glenorchy was part of the Parish of Stawell and the Diocese of Ballarat. The church is now closed, and the property sold in 2017. It was built/opened about 1900. No other details are known. More historical information/photographs of the former church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 6/11/2017 & 27/1/2023.
Last Updated: Monday 27th March, 2023
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