Christ Church, Bong Bong, NSW
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Tuena
S 34° 32.268 E 150° 23.433
56H E 260522 N 6175118
Christ Church, Bong Bong was the first permanent church in the Southern Highlands area.
Waymark Code: WMFX2A
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 12/10/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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It was built by Charles Throsby in 1845 and consecrated by the first Anglican Bishop of Australia. Charles Throsby was an early explorer who settled nearby & owned a substantial estate. Bong Bong was the first settlement in the southern highlands but nothing apart from the church remains above ground.

The church is still open with services each Sunday at 9 a.m. It is not open to the public at other times. The church is surrounded by a cemetery with graves dating from the 1850's to the present day.

I obtained the above information from the Southern Highlands of NSW website: (visit link)
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 03/17/1845

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:00 AM

Street address of Church:
Church Road
Moss Vale, NSW Australia
2577


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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