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John Oliver Feetham Pioneer Memorial Church
John Oliver Feetham Pioneer Memorial Church - Foundation Stone 07-10-2014 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane
John Oliver Feetham Pioneer Memorial Church 07-10-2014 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane

John Oliver Feetham Pioneer Memorial Church

Cardwell, QLD 4849

Church Information

Church Name: John Oliver Feetham Pioneer Memorial Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Anglican Church of Australia
Street Address: Bruce Hwy & Liverpool St, Cardwell QLD 4849, Australia
Suburb: Cardwell
State: QLD
Postcode: 4849
Foundation Stone Laid: unknown
Foundation Stone Notes: 

No Foundation Stone details are known for the present church building. Information/photograpohs are invited.

The foundation stone from the original church building, destroyed by Cyclone Yasi in 2011, is now incorporated into the current building, it records:

A M D G - This foundation stone was set by - His Excellency - Colonel Sir Henry Abel Smith KCMG., KCVO., DSO., - Governor of Queensland - on 26th January 1964 in the year of - Cardwells Centenary - Priest K A Jackson Th L.

A plaque above the 1966 foundation from the original church building records: This stone was salvaged from - the original church on - this site which was destroyed - by Cyclone Yasi - It was re-laid - in the foundations - of the new church in - April 2012. 

The large carved stone cross in the church grounds is in memory of Walter Scott, one of the pioneers of the Valley of Lagoons Station and of Cardwell, and patron of the local Church of England. It was moved to its present position in 1965. [see photograph one].

Date Opened: 15-09-2012
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The John Oliver Feetham Pioneer Memorial Church, Cardwell is part of the Parish of Hinchinbrook and the Diocese of North Queensland. It is dedicated to the fourth Bishop of North Queensland - John Oliver Feetham. The original church building was dedicated on 27/11/1966 by The Right Rev Ian Shevill, and consecrated 18/9/1977 by The Right Rev William Ray. The present building was consecrated on 15/9/2012, and replaced the 1966 building which was destroyed by Cyclone Yasi in 2011. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 26/10/16.
Last Updated: Monday 29th November, 2021
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