The Salvation Army - Eaglehawk Corps
The Salvation Army - Eaglehawk Corps 25-09-2022 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria
The Salvation Army - Eaglehawk Corps 25-09-2022 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria

The Salvation Army - Eaglehawk Corps

Eaglehawk, VIC 3556

Church Information

Church Name: The Salvation Army - Eaglehawk Corps
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Salvation Army
Street Address: 51 Church St, Eaglehawk VIC 3556, Australia
Suburb: Eaglehawk
State: VIC
Postcode: 3556
Foundation Stone Laid: 26-02-1885
Foundation Stone Notes: 

Two foundation stones record:

  • This stone was laid - To the Glory of God - by The Hon H R Williams - Eaglehawk - February 25th 1885 - Rev W Booth ~ General - James Baker ~ Major.
  • This stone was laid - To the Glory of God - by John Green Esquire - Mayor of Eaglehawk - February 25th 1885 - Rev W Booth ~ General - James Baker ~ Major.

Masonry tablets in the gable of the building record:

  • 1885
  • Salvation Army
Date Opened: 18-06-1896
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The Salvation Army - Eaglehawk Corps began about 1885, having grown out of the ministry started in Bendigo in 1883, among the many who had flocked to the area during the gold rush. The building was opened on 18/6/1896, with the formal handing over of the property to the Salvation Army. With the decline in mining and a lack of Corps officers, the work closed for a period between 1924-1929. Over the years many officers from this Corps have gone on to many other significant positions within the Salvation Army ministry. The building has also been modified and altered over the years, to meet the needs of the Corps. More historical information/photographs of the corps/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 23/3/2022 & 13/2/2023.

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Last Updated: Monday 13th February, 2023
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