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South Riana Uniting Church, South Riana, Tasmania
South Riana Uniting Church, South Riana, Tasmania
№236

South Riana Uniting Church

South Riana, Tasmania

The foundation stone was laid by Mr. Joseph Atkins (of Evandale) on the 9th November 1902. The building contractor was Mr. William Rowsthorn. The cost of the weatherboard building was £72,...

Denomination
Uniting Methodist
Region
North West
Year Built
1902
Architectural Style
Church
Heritage Status
Not recorded

Overview

The foundation stone was laid by Mr. Joseph Atkins (of Evandale) on the 9th November 1902. The building contractor was Mr. William Rowsthorn.

The cost of the weatherboard building was £72, leaving a debt of £20. Mr. Fielding was given a vote of thanks for cutting most of the timber for the church.

A large gathering attended the opening of the Methodist church in February 1903. The choir sang special hymns under the direction of Mr. Walter Clark and Miss Lizzie Clark played the organ, after which followed a public tea.

Tenders were called in November 1920 by Mr. W.S. Clarke for the purpose of painting the church.

This church became part of the Uniting Church of Australia in 1977. The last service was held on Sunday 9th February 2014.

In 2017 this church was advertised for sale and sold - spacious and ideal for converting into a back packer accommodation.

History

  1. 1902-11-09

    foundation stone laid for the Methodist church

    built
  2. February 1903

    Methodist church opened

    opened
  3. November 1920

    painting of the church was tendered

    renovated
  4. 1977

    church became part of the Uniting Church of Australia

    transferred
  5. 2014-02-09

    last service held at the church

    closed
  6. 2017

    church advertised for sale and sold

    sold

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References

  1. John Barker, South Riana from the beginning, South Riana, 1985?Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index

Links

  • Tasmanian Archives, PH30/1/8077, Miscellaneous Collection of Photographs

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  • Mark Acheson, South Riana Uniting Church closes, The Advocate, 2014, February 25, online

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  • Riana (1903, February 27). The North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times (Tas.: 1899 - 1919), p. 2. Retrieved Secember 28, 2019

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  • Advertising (1920, November 10). Advocate (Burnie, Tas.: 1890 - 1954), p. 4. Retrieved December 28, 2019

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  • realestate.com.au

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Quick Facts

Church Number
№236
Denomination
Uniting Methodist
Region
North West
Year Built
1902
Church Status
Privately owner
Heritage Status
Not recorded
Address
1689 Pine Road, South Riana TAS 7316
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