Queen Victoria Memorial Uniting Church
Queen Victoria Memorial Uniting Church 23-04-2019 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane
Queen Victoria Memorial Uniting Church 23-04-2019 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane

Queen Victoria Memorial Uniting Church

Bonnie Doon, VIC 3720

Church Information

Church Name: Queen Victoria Memorial Uniting Church
Church Previous Name: Queen Victoria Memorial Presbyterian Church
Denomination: Uniting Church in Australia
Street Address: 7 Church St, Bonnie Doon VIC 3720, Australia
Suburb: Bonnie Doon
State: VIC
Postcode: 3720
Foundation Stone Laid: 20-03-1900
Foundation Stone Notes: Foundation stone records: This Foundation Stone - was laid by - Mrs A F Bon - A.D. March 20th 1900.
Date Opened: 00-01-1901
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

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The former Presbyterian Church building was opened in January 1901 and dedicated as the Queen Victoria Memorial Church - believed to be the first memorial to Queen Victoria in the British Empire. It was officially opened by Anne Bon in 1901, one week after the Queen died.

The church building was paid for by Mrs A Bon, on land donated by her son.  

The church is one of three historic places of worship which are located side-by-side - Anglican/Uniting(Presbyterian)/Catholic and all date back to the pioneer days of the district. Of the three churches this is the only one of red brick, the other two being of timber construction.

More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 18/11/2017 & 17/7/2019.

 

Last Updated: Wednesday 17th July, 2019
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