
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
1890-10-31
St. Andrew's Church formally opened
opened1890-10-31
St. Andrew's Church consecrated
consecrated1998-11-13
Closing ceremony for the church building
closed2001
Church building relocated to 18 Stockdale Avenue, Sisters Beach
relocated
Gallery
References
- The Advocate Newspaper, 29 Jun 2001, p2Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- The Tasmanian Mail newspaper, 26 Oct 1911, p. 23, photographer H.H. McLarenTasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- Church News, January1966, p5Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- The Weekly Courier newspaper, 20 Jan 1910, p. 18, photographer H.H. McLarenTasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- The Weekly Courier newspaper, 01 Jul 1905, p. 23, photographer H.H. McLarenTasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- 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
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Services
Moved (Private residence)
Open
Not recorded
Address
1218 Castra Road, Sprent TAS 7315
Contact
Not recorded
Accessibility
Not recorded

