St John's Anglican Church - Northam, Western Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg
S 31° 39.049 E 116° 40.526
50J E 469226 N 6498221
A century old Anglican church in a country town
Waymark Code: WMKZ0P
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 06/18/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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St John's Anglican Church was built in 1889 in the Gothic Revival style of local stone. The church has a distinctive stone bell tower topped by a battlement. The roof of the church was replaced with shingles in 1928, repaired with sheoak shingles after a fire in 1944, and replaced with asbestos shingles in 1977. A vestry was added in 1971
The foundation stone was laid on April 2nd 1889 by the Bishop of Perth Dr H H Parry.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 04/02/1889

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: 10:00 AM

Street address of Church:
11 Wellington Street,
Northam , W.A Australia
6401


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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