St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church 22-05-2022 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church 22-05-2022 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Gladstone Central, QLD 4680

Church Information

Church Name: St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Presbyterian Church of Australia
Street Address: 149 Goondoon St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia
Suburb: Gladstone Central
State: QLD
Postcode: 4680
Foundation Stone Laid: 10-09-1955
Foundation Stone Notes: 

Fundation stone records: To the Glory of God - and - In memory of those who died in - defence of our country - in Three Wars xxxxxx - This stone was laid by - His Excellency, The Governor - Lt Gen Sir John D Lavarack - KCMG, KCVO, KBE, CS, DSO - 10th September 1955 - M L Crawford ~ Session Clerk - Rev A W Laurie ~ Minister.

Original foundation stone records: '1867' -  A plaque records: This is the foundation stone - of the first church on this - site, destroyed by cyclone - on 2nd March 1949.

Stone tablets in the floor record: 'Stop and reflect' - 1967 - 'They - gave their lives - for us'.

Date Opened: 00-00-1956
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

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The St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Gladstone is part of the Presbytery of Central Queensland. The church had its beginnings in the 1860s, with the first church building erected in 1867. The present church building was opened in 1956, replacing the original building which was destroyed in a cyclone in March 1949. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 9/6/2022.
Last Updated: Thursday 9th June, 2022
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