St Matthew's Anglican Church
St Matthew's Anglican Church 04-05-2017 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane.
St Matthew's Anglican Church 04-05-2017 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane.

St Matthew's Anglican Church

Cumnock, NSW 2867

Church Information

Church Name: St Matthew's Anglican Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Anglican Church of Australia
Street Address: 16 McLaughlan St, Cumnock NSW 2867, Australia
Suburb: Cumnock
State: NSW
Postcode: 2867
Foundation Stone Laid: 17-02-1904
Foundation Stone Notes: 

Foundation Stone for extension was laid on 17/2/1904. The text on the foundation stone is not known. Information/photographs are invited.

Molong Argus (NSW: 1896 - 1921), Friday 19 February 1904, page 8). "Cumnock. Laying the Foundation Stone, St. Matthew's Church Wednesday, 17th instant, was an eventful day in Cumnock Church history. The little Church of St. Matthew, which has marked the rise and progress of this important western part of the parish of Molong for about 22 years past, has been found unequal to the wants of the Church people attending. About five months ago it was decided to build space rather more than equal to the present nave. It was also decided that the first stone of the extensions be laid on Wednesday, 17th February, by Mrs. S. P. Reynolds, wife of one of the active and progressive Wardens for Cumnock..1."

A plaque records: This extension to the church - was dedicated by - The Rt Reverend Howell Witt  - Bishop of Bathurst - on - 26th April 1986 - To the Glory of God and in memory of - The Pioneers and Past Worshippers - Rector: Reverend Richard John Stockdale.

Date Opened: 00-00-1891
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The St Matthew's Anglican Church, Cumnock is part of the Parish of Cumnock and the Diocese of Bathurst. The church was established about 1891. No other details are known. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 8/5/2018.

 

Note 1: For a fuller report of the event see - Molong Argus (NSW: 1896 - 1921), Friday 19 February 1904, page 8).

Last Updated: Friday 14th January, 2022
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