Lower Barrington Salvation Army
Lower Barrington, Tasmania
On the 11th of August 1895, the Salvation Army inaugurated their newly established barracks in Lower Barrington, marking a significant milestone in their presence within the community....
- Denomination
- Salvation Army
- Region
- North
- Year Built
- Unknown
- Architectural Style
- Church
- Heritage Status
- Not recorded
Overview
On the 11th of August 1895, the Salvation Army inaugurated their newly established barracks in Lower Barrington, marking a significant milestone in their presence within the community.
According to Miss Hilda Rockliff's recollection, Mr. John Harry French generously provided a split paling and shingle building on his property known as Wattle Grove for the Salvation Army to use as a hall. Weekly services were conducted every Tuesday evening, with Salvation Army officers making the journey from Latrobe to lead these gatherings. They would spend the night before returning to Latrobe the following day. Additionally, regular harvest thanksgiving services were observed, fostering community participation and support.
As of 2022, the site of Wattle Grove has evolved into Wattle Grove Retreat, serving as a Bed & Breakfast accommodation, thus continuing its role in the local community albeit in a different capacity.
History
1895-08-11
Salvation Army inaugurated newly established barracks in Lower Barrington
opened
Gallery
References
- Three Old Scholars, The Days of Our Youth, C L Richmond, Devonport, 1985, p. 15Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- The French and Badcock Family Book Committee, Go, be fruitful and multiply, Tasmania, 1989, p. 129Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Links
- Barrington (1895, August 12). Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas.: 1883 - 1928), p. 4. Retrieved September 01, 2019
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Services
No longer exists
Open
Not recorded
Address
964 Sheffield Road, Lower Barrington TAS 7306
Contact
Not recorded
Accessibility
Not recorded
