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Barrington Presbyterian Church, Barrington, Tasmania
Barrington Presbyterian Church, Barrington, Tasmania
№794

Barrington Presbyterian Church

Barrington, Tasmania

In August 1893, official authorization was granted for the construction of a Presbyterian church in Barrington. Positioned atop a prominent hill, the church quickly became a notable...

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

Overview

In August 1893, official authorization was granted for the construction of a Presbyterian church in Barrington. Positioned atop a prominent hill, the church quickly became a notable landmark within the district.

In March 1896, commemorative services were held to mark the anniversary of the Presbyterian church in Barrington.

Following a period of closure, services resumed in October 1927, signaling a renewed phase of activity for the church.

Around 1929, the Presbyterian church in Barrington began a collaborative arrangement with the Anglican denomination, reflecting a spirit of ecumenism.

In May 1938, local newspapers reported that the church edifice was slated for relocation to Gawler in the Ulverstone district, marking a significant transition in its geographical presence.

History

  1. 1893

    Official authorization granted for construction of the Presbyterian church in Barrington

  2. 1896

    Commemorative services held to mark the church anniversary

  3. 1927

    Services resumed after a period of closure

    reopened
  4. circa 1929

    Began a collaborative arrangement with the Anglican denomination

  5. 1938

    Church edifice slated for relocation to Gawler in the Ulverstone district

    relocated

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References

  1. R S Miller, Presbyterian Church of Tasmania, Triple Jubilee 1973, Presbytery of Tasmania, Hobart, 1973, p. 58Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
  2. D Henslowe, Our Heritage of Anglican Churches in Tasmania, Printed by Mercury-Walsh, Moonah, 1978, p. 69Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index

Links

  • Central Board of Health (1893, August 16). The Mercury (Hobart, Tas.: 1860 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved June 20, 2019

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  • Barrington (1927, October 29). Advocate (Burnie, Tas.: 1890 - 1954), p. 4. Retrieved June 20, 2019

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  • County News (1896, March 27). Launceston Examiner (Tas.: 1842 - 1899), p. 3. Retrieved June 20 2019

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  • Barrington (1938, May 24). Advocate (Burnie, Tas.: 1890 - 1954), p. 6. Retrieved June 20 2019

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  • Barrington (1929, October 17). Advocate (Burnie, Tas.: 1890 - 1954), p. 4. Retrieved June 20, 2019

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Quick Facts

Church Number
№794
Denomination
Presbyterian & Anglican
Region
North
Year Built
Unknown
Church Status
Relocated to Gawler
Heritage Status
Not recorded
Address
Barrington, Barrington TAS 7306
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Services

Relocated to Gawler

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Address

Barrington, Barrington TAS 7306

Contact

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Accessibility

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