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St Peter's Anglican Church
Robe, SA 5276
Church Information
| Church Name: | St Peter's Anglican Church |
| Church Previous Name: | - |
| Denomination: | Anglican Church of Australia |
| Street Address: | 24 Sturt St, Robe SA 5276, Australia |
| Suburb: | Robe |
| State: | SA |
| Postcode: | 5276 |
| Foundation Stone Laid: | 30-04-1859 |
| Foundation Stone Notes: | An historical plaque records: St Peter's - Anglican Church - The Church's foundation stone was laid in 1859 by Captain Brewer, the Government Resident. At the first service conducted by the Reverend W B Andrew's in 1860, it was noted that there were 'no pews but good attendance'. Pews were later added and 'rented' to many well-known local families. The tower and bell were added in 1896. There are lovely stained glass windows, including one in memory of shipping merchant, George Ormerod. A plaque records: This plaque commemorates - the laying of the foundation stone - of this church of St Peter's - by Captain Charles Philip Brewer - Government Resident, Robetown. - 30th April 1859. The text on the foundation stone is not known. Information/photographs are invited. A plaque records: Beatrice Maude Foster and - Ellene Foster had this Porch - restored in its centenary year - May 1959 in loving memory of their - sister Louisa Dorothy Foster - Died 15~5~58. |
| Date Opened: | 00-04-1860 |
| Date Closed: | unknown |
| Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
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Note: Photograph attribution/source - https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/B+18839
