The Chapel of the Holy Innocents
Fairbridge, WA 6208
Church Information
| Church Name: | The Chapel of the Holy Innocents |
| Church Previous Name: | - |
| Denomination: | Anglican Church of Australia |
| Street Address: | Fairbridge Rd, Fairbridge WA 6208, Australia |
| Suburb: | Fairbridge |
| State: | WA |
| Postcode: | 6208 |
| Foundation Stone Laid: | 14-02-1931 |
| Foundation Stone Notes: | Foundation stone records: "This stone was laid to - the Glory of God - on February 14th 1931 by - A E Joyner Esq - Chairman Farm School Committee". Memorial stone records: "To the Glory of God - and in - memory of our founder - Kingsley Ogilvie - Fairbridge - (Rhodes Scholar) - Born 2nd May 1885 - Died 19th July 1924 - Man of vision, poet and founder of - The Child Emigration Society - in England - This plaque commemorating the - 50th anniversary of his death - is placed here as a tribute by the - Fairbridge Society 21st July 1974 - "I found a task - I dreamed a dream" - and in - memory of his wife - Ruby Fairbridge - Born 1884 Died 1967 - without whose love and - encouragement his dream - might not have been fulfilled ". Plaque under coat of arms records: "To the glory of God - and in memory of - Arthur Lawley - Sixth Baron Wenlock ... Born November 12th 1860 - Died June 14th 1932 - ... Governor of Western Australia 1901-1902 - ... he was first chairman of the Child - Emigration Society ..."He sought to serve God - in servicing his fellow man". |
| Date Opened: | 12-12-1931 |
| Date Closed: | unknown |
| Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
Comments
The Chapel of the Holy Innocents is still in use, a service is held here on Founder's (Kingsley Fairbridge) Day annually each July, and the church is quite a popular wedding venue. The building was largely funded by Mr Thomas Wall. It was dedicated by the Bishop of Bunbury in 1931. No other details are known. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Updated 27/11/2016.
