
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
1893
Official authorization granted for construction of the Presbyterian church in Barrington
1896
Commemorative services held to mark the church anniversary
1927
Services resumed after a period of closure
reopenedcirca 1929
Began a collaborative arrangement with the Anglican denomination
1938
Church edifice slated for relocation to Gawler in the Ulverstone district
relocated
Gallery
References
- R S Miller, Presbyterian Church of Tasmania, Triple Jubilee 1973, Presbytery of Tasmania, Hobart, 1973, p. 58Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- 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
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- Barrington (1927, October 29). Advocate (Burnie, Tas.: 1890 - 1954), p. 4. Retrieved June 20, 2019
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- County News (1896, March 27). Launceston Examiner (Tas.: 1842 - 1899), p. 3. Retrieved June 20 2019
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- Barrington (1938, May 24). Advocate (Burnie, Tas.: 1890 - 1954), p. 6. Retrieved June 20 2019
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- Barrington (1929, October 17). Advocate (Burnie, Tas.: 1890 - 1954), p. 4. Retrieved June 20, 2019
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Services
Relocated to Gawler
Open
Not recorded
Address
Barrington, Barrington TAS 7306
Contact
Not recorded
Accessibility
Not recorded

