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Toowoomba Presbyterian Church - Former Site
Toowoomba Presbyterian Church - Former Site 15-08-2019 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane
Toowoomba Presbyterian Church - Former Site 15-08-2019 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane

Toowoomba Presbyterian Church - Former Site

East Toowoomba, QLD 4350

Church Information

Church Name: Toowoomba Presbyterian Church - Former Site
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Presbyterian Church of Australia
Street Address: James St & Hume St, East Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia
Suburb: East Toowoomba
State: QLD
Postcode: 4350
Foundation Stone Laid: unknown
Foundation Stone Notes: 

Plaques on a Cairn record:

  • To the Glory of God - This Cairn - stands on the site of - The First Presbyterian Church - in Toowoomba - opened September 11th 1859 - erected with stones - brought to the centenary service - held on Septemebr 20th 1959.
  • 1863 ~ 2013 - Presbyterian Church celebrating 150 years - of Christian witness in the Darling Downs - Unveiled on the 30th November, 2013 - By Hon Greg Rodgers - Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland.
  • Presented by - Mrs Ada F Hills - in memory of her sisters - Lillie and Emma Newlands - all of whom attended this church.
  • This plaque - commemorates - The 150th Anniversary of - St Stephen's Congregation - (Now Uniting Church) - Toowoomba - 1863 ~ 2013.
Date Opened: 11-09-1859
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The site of the first Presbyterian Church in Toowoomba, is maked by a Cairn, on which are attached commemorative plaques. The church had been opened on 11/9/1859 and held a centenary on 20/9/1959. No other details are known about the former church. More historical information/photographs of the former church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 18/4/2020.

See also St Stephen's Uniting Church, Toowoomba.

Last Updated: Saturday 18th April, 2020
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