Baptist Tabernacle
Deloraine, Tasmania
The inaugural Baptist service in Deloraine was held in 1859 by Reverend Henry Dowling, who journeyed from Launceston to officiate. A chapel was subsequently erected on Barrack Street. From...
- Denomination
- Baptist
- Region
- North
- Year Built
- 1859
- Architectural Style
- Church
- Heritage Status
- Heritage listed
Overview
The inaugural Baptist service in Deloraine was held in 1859 by Reverend Henry Dowling, who journeyed from Launceston to officiate. A chapel was subsequently erected on Barrack Street. From 1863 until 1873, Reverend Jesse Pullen conducted services there, serving as the principal minister during this period.
The Launceston Examiner reported that the foundation stone for the new Baptist Tabernacle was laid in June 1880. The opening ceremony took place on Sunday, December 5th, 1880, with an estimated attendance of between 300 and 400 individuals. Mr. Gibson of Perth generously donated the Tabernacle to the Deloraine congregation, he also provided the seating, fencing, and other necessary furnishings. The total cost of erection was £1000.
In June 2024 this church was still in use.
See also No 1251
History
1859
Inaugural Baptist service held in Deloraine
founded1859
Chapel erected on Barrack Street
built1863-1873
Reverend Jesse Pullen conducted services as principal minister
1880-12-05
Opening ceremony for the Baptist Tabernacle
opened1880-06
Foundation stone for the new Baptist Tabernacle laid
built
Gallery
References
- Skemp, J.R., History of the Deloraine Municipality, Foot & Playsted, Launceston, 1964, p. 29Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Links
- THE SUEZ MAIL. (1880, June 24). Launceston Examiner (Tas.: 1842 - 1899), p. 3
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE. (1864, January 23). Launceston Examiner (Tas.: 1842 - 1899), p. 3
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- Read, Peter Laurie, Photographic Carte-De-Visite Collection (NS1442), Tasmanian Archives
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- Immig, John (Deloraine - R11 17), photograph, Tasmanian Archives, NS2937/1/364
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Services
Still in use.
Open
Not recorded
Address
3 Bonney Street, cnr West Parade, Deloraine TAS 7304
Contact
Not recorded
Accessibility
Not recorded
