Bruce Memorial Presbyterian Church - Former
Cumnock, NSW 2867
Church Information
| Church Name: | Bruce Memorial Presbyterian Church - Former |
| Church Previous Name: | - |
| Denomination: | Presbyterian Church of Australia |
| Street Address: | 21 Bruce St, Cumnock NSW 2867, Australia |
| Suburb: | Cumnock |
| State: | NSW |
| Postcode: | 2867 |
| Foundation Stone Laid: | 14-10-1908 |
| Foundation Stone Notes: | The foundation stone records: Bruce Memorial Church - This stone was laid - by - Mrs John Bruce - October 14th 1908. The Moderator of the Presbytery presiding. |
| Date Opened: | 02-06-1909 |
| Date Closed: | unknown |
| Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
Comments
This former Bruce Memorial Presbyterian Church building is now privately owned.
"The Bruce family history in Cumnock began with the arrival of George Bruce from Scotland in 1854. After working at 'Burrawang Run' at Cumnock he purchased 'Loombah' in 1870. He married Janet Murray and they had two sons. The idea of building a Presbyterian church at Cumnock began with a deputation in 1905. Opened in 1909, the Bruce Memorial Presbyterian Church building was constructed through an initial bequest by Mr John Bruce (George's Brother) who donated the land and an initial 500 (pounds). Other monies were raised by local subscriptions and events. The church building was constructed between 1908 and 1909." (Information provided by Barbara Hickson 7/5/2018).
More historical information/photographs of the former church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 13/03/2016
