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28-August-2020
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The cairn commemorates the centenary of Congregational Church from 1866 to 1966.
Huge population growth was expected in Alma with the proclamation of four neighbouring settlements being Alma North, Alma Plains, Alma and Alma South. A few kilometres further north saw the township of Alma Plains grow, and the Congregational Church (1866) was an integral part of the town. However membership numbers waned during the early 20th Century and the church was relocated to Alma and continued services until 1972 when it was sold to a local resident.
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Huge population growth was expected in Alma with the proclamation of four neighbouring settlements being Alma North, Alma Plains, Alma and Alma South. A few kilometres further north saw the township of Alma Plains grow, and the Congregational Church (1866) was an integral part of the town. However membership numbers waned during the early 20th Century and the church was relocated to Alma and continued services until 1972 when it was sold to a local resident.
Location
| Address: | Almond Tree & Freebairn Roads, Alma Congregational Church, Alma, 5401 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.238032 Long: 138.634991 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1866 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1966 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 23rd October, 1966 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis Cairn Was Dedicated By The
Rev. John Bennett, M.A., B.Litt.
President Of The Congregational
Union Of S.A. On October 23rd 1966
To Mark The Centenary Of The
Congregational Church At Alma.
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