All Saints' Anglican Church - Former
All Saints' Anglican Church - Former 06-12-2022 - Derek Flannery
All Saints' Anglican Church - Former 06-12-2022 - Derek Flannery

All Saints' Anglican Church - Former

Murrabit, VIC 3579

Church Information

Church Name: All Saints' Anglican Church - Former
Church Previous Name: All Saints' Church of England
Denomination: Anglican Church of Australia
Street Address: Church St & Carr St Murrabit VIC 3579, Australia
Suburb: Murrabit
State: VIC
Postcode: 3579
Foundation Stone Laid: unknown
Foundation Stone Notes: 

No Foundation Stone or Memorial Plaque details are known. Information/photographs are invited.

A heritage sign records: Murrabit All Saints' Church of England - Murrabit All Saints is the oldest church in Murrabit with land purchased by Bendigo Diocese at a State auction in 1924. Donations from established farmers and new migrant settlers helped in the the building, dedicated on November 28, 1926. All Saints' Ladies Guild held its first fete the day before the church was opened and raised enough money to liquidate the remaining debt on the building. - From 1926~1928, the choir master was a migrant settler FA Pitman, who prior to coming to Australia had conducted the Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir in London. In 1927 a social club was formed that became very popular and established the first local tennis court on the church grounds. - Harvest festivals were held each year followed by a concert the next evening at which fruit and vegetables were auctioned. The Ladies Guild raised the cash for the Sunday School building and church repairs by holding annual fetes, debutante balls and catering for weddings. 

Date Opened: 28-11-1926
Date Closed: 00-00-2007
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

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The All Saints' Anglican Church, Murrabit is closed, and the property was sold about 2007. The church building was opened/dedicated on 28/11/1926. No other details are known. More historical information/photographs of the former church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 7/1/2023.
Last Updated: Saturday 7th January, 2023
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