Centenary of the Consecration of St Augustine`s ChurchPrint Page 
The church building construction was commenced in 1888 with funds provided by Edward Christopher Merewether. The land and church cost £2,600. The church was dedicated on 5 May 1889 by the Vicar-General of the Diocese of Newcastle, the Reverend Canon A. E. Selwyn. Originally the lease of the land was for 999 years at a token rent of one peppercorn per annum, if called upon. Later the Merewether family adopted a policy of allowing their tenants to convert to freehold. So on the 6 April 1913 the church became the property of the Diocese of Newcastle and was consecrated by Bishop Stretch.
Location
| Address: | Llewellyn & Winsor Streets, St Augustine`s Anglican Church, Merewether, 2291 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.941579 Long: 151.750793 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 05-May-1889 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 05-May-1989 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 30th April, 1989 |
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To The Glory Of God
This Stone Was Blessed By
RICHARD
Auxiliary Bishop Of Newcastle
To Mark The CENTENARY
Of The Consecration Of This Church
30th April 1989.
H. Masters
A. Smith - Wardens
J. Wooden
L. G. Holmes - Rector
