1890 - Church of St John the Evangelist, Moruya, NSW
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S 35° 54.670 E 150° 04.644
56H E 236261 N 6021956
The cornerstone is near the north east corner of the church.
Waymark Code: WMDRDT
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 02/18/2012
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The granite foundation stone on the north-east corner was obtained from the quarry at Pompey Point and laid by Mrs Emilie Mort on 29th October 1890.
Since 1862 there have been two St John's churches in the present grounds. The first was a wooden structure, used as both a church and a church school. By 1886 it had become unserviceable and in 1890 work began on a new brick and stone building alongside the old one.
The new church was designed by Arthur Blackett, son of the well-known architect Edmund Blackett. Building was completed in April 1891 and the church was opened free of debt. It was dedicated to divine worship on 5th April 1891 and consecrated on 26th April 1893.
The church is heritage listed & is very well maintained mainly by volunteers.
The above information was obtained from the Anglican Parish of Moruya website. Credit: (
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