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St Matthew Anglican Church - Former
St Matthew Anglican Church - Former 31-12-2019 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane
St Matthew Anglican Church - Former 31-12-2019 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane

St Matthew Anglican Church - Former

Drayton, QLD 4350

Church Information

Church Name: St Matthew Anglican Church - Former
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Anglican Church of Australia
Street Address: Rudd St & Cambooya St, Drayton QLD 4350, Australia
Suburb: Drayton
State: QLD
Postcode: 4350
Foundation Stone Laid: unknown
Foundation Stone Notes: 

Site of former church.

Memorial records:

  • To - commemorate the work of - Benjamin Glennie - Pioneer Clergyman - of the Darling Downs - Incumbent of Moreton Bay - and Darling Downs - 1848 ~ 1850 - Incumbent - of the Darling Downs - with Residence at Drayton - 1850 ~ 1860 - Rector of Warwick 1860 ~ 1872 - Rector of Drayton 1872 ~ 1876.
  • On this site - stood the slab of - St Matthew - Dedicated Jan 23, 1859 - Directly opposite stood - the first church building - on the Darling Downs a combined parsonage and - church where services - were held, - Nov 14.1851 to Jan 23.1859.
  • This memorial - was dedicated by the - Ven Archdeacon - W P Glover - March 31, 1940 - as part of the celebration - of the centenary of the - Darling Downs. - E H Smith BA ~ Rector - G R Parker, H E Luck ~ Church Wardens.
Date Opened: 14-11-1851
Date Closed: 23-01-1859
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

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The site of the former St Matthew Anglican Church, Drayton, on which is erected a memorial to the pioneer clergyman Benjamin Glennie. More historical information/photographs of the former church are invited. Photographs of the monument uploaded 4/6/2021.
Last Updated: Friday 4th June, 2021
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