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St Andrew's, Sprent, Tasmania
St Andrew's, Sprent, Tasmania
№237

St Andrew's

Sprent, Tasmania

This wooden church was framed in hardwood by the distinguished architect and builder, Mr. R. Eustace of Ulverstone. The structure measured 45 feet in length and 19 feet in width, featuring...

Denomination
Anglican
Region
North
Year Built
Unknown
Architectural Style
Church
Heritage Status
Not recorded

Overview

This wooden church was framed in hardwood by the distinguished architect and builder, Mr. R. Eustace of Ulverstone. The structure measured 45 feet in length and 19 feet in width, featuring stained glass windows at both ends and an additional six stained glass windows along the sides. The interior lining was crafted from tongue and groove varnished pine, while the rafters and communion rails were made of elegant blackwood.

On Friday, 31 October 1890, His Lordship Bishop Montgomery formally opened and consecrated St. Andrew's Church. The ceremony was attended by 30 parishioners, marking a significant event in the church and Sprent's history.

Church News January 1966 states:

However, the present church is not the original church building erected by the Church of England at Sprent.
The first church, which was also used as a school was built by working bees, organised by the men of the district. The initial services were held in this church by the Revd. C. B. Broome.

A closing ceremony took place on 13th November 1998 and in 2001 the building was relocated to 18 Stockdale Avenue, Sisters Beach and is now a private residence.

History

  1. 1890-10-31

    St. Andrew's Church formally opened

    opened
  2. 1890-10-31

    St. Andrew's Church consecrated

    consecrated
  3. 1998-11-13

    Closing ceremony for the church building

    closed
  4. 2001

    Church building relocated to 18 Stockdale Avenue, Sisters Beach

    relocated

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References

  1. The Advocate Newspaper, 29 Jun 2001, p2Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
  2. The Tasmanian Mail newspaper, 26 Oct 1911, p. 23, photographer H.H. McLarenTasmanian Pictorial Church Index
  3. Church News, January1966, p5Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
  4. The Weekly Courier newspaper, 20 Jan 1910, p. 18, photographer H.H. McLarenTasmanian Pictorial Church Index
  5. The Weekly Courier newspaper, 01 Jul 1905, p. 23, photographer H.H. McLarenTasmanian Pictorial Church Index
  6. The Weekly Courier newspaper, 02 Jul 1914, p. 23, photographer M.F. NicholsTasmanian Pictorial Church Index

Links

  • SPRENT CHURCH. (1890, November 3). Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas.: 1883 - 1928), p. 4

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Quick Facts

Church Number
№237
Denomination
Anglican
Region
North
Year Built
Unknown
Church Status
Moved (Private residence)
Heritage Status
Not recorded
Address
1218 Castra Road, Sprent TAS 7315
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Moved (Private residence)

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Address

1218 Castra Road, Sprent TAS 7315

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