Another of Adelaide's numerous churches that were built in the 19th century. On the corner of Pultney Street and North Terrace in the City, it was built in1851 as the Chalmers Free Church by a group of Presbyterians who supported the Free Church of Scotland. It is now part of the Uniting Church of Australia.
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Monday, November 3, 2008
Scots Church
Another of Adelaide's numerous churches that were built in the 19th century. On the corner of Pultney Street and North Terrace in the City, it was built in1851 as the Chalmers Free Church by a group of Presbyterians who supported the Free Church of Scotland. It is now part of the Uniting Church of Australia.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
ABC Wednesdays - P for Primitive Methodists
This building caught my eye in Willunga last weekend, especially the inscription relating to its history.Built in 1867 as a Primitive Methodist Church, it became a private residence in 1890 and then Vanessa's restaurant in 1979 and is now Christina's on High Street.
The Primitive Methodists was one of three streams of Methodism that was being practised in the early days of South Australia. Originally started in 1808 in England by a Methodist lay preacher Hugh Bourne after his expulsion from the Methodist movement; his ideas were deemed radical by the Methodists' leadership.
In 1900 the three streams of Methodism - Bible Christians, Primitive Methodists and Wesleyans were united to form the Methodist Church of Australia.
The ABC Wednesday meme was created by Denise Nesbitt. To find out more about ABC Wednesdays and see other participants' contributions click here
Monday, June 23, 2008
Christ Church
Christ Church in North Adelaide is one of our oldest churches. Built in 1848-49, it served as Adelaide's cathedral while St Peter's was being built.Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Inside Christ Church
This is a view of the inside of Christ Church in North Adelaide; not a elaborate as St Peter's, but none the less still quite impressive.
The current organ was installed in 1873, but it was been renovated and enhanced on several occasions; in 2003 it underwent a major refurbishment.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Scots Church illuminated
Scots Church (posted yesterday) is one of the North Terrace buildings that is illuminated at night.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Mary MacKillop Bridge
This rail bridge, opened in May this year, is named after Sister Mary MacKillop who founded the Sisters of St Joseph at Penola in 1866. In 1867 she established a school adjacent to the church in Dale Street, Port Adelaide.She is acknowledged for her commitment to the welfare and education of the disadvantaged and is the first Australian to have been made a saint within the Roman Catholic Church.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
St Peter's College
St Peter's College was established by the Church of England in 1847, making it one of the oldest private schools in South Australia. The building was designed by architect Henry Stuckey, along the lines of the colleges in England.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Fireman memorial - George Anderson
The information for today's post was written by a friend, Ray, who knew I was featuring aspects of Port Adelaide on my blog. Thanks Ray.Located in amongst many of the old memorial statues in the Cheltenham Cemetery is one of a very brave fireman, George James Alexander Anderson, who along with two other firemen tragically lost their lives when the munition ship, "The City of Singapore", exploded and caught fire on 26th April, 1924.
This lifesize, look-alike statue, tombstone and white tiled/marble edged grave site belonging to the much respected Portonian, was erected in his memory by contributions made by the citizens of Port Adelaide and surrounding districts. It was sculptured to exact detail from a family photograph, in Sweden, and on completion shipped out to Port Adelaide for erection.
Beneath the tiled surface, there are three coffins--two belonging to his parents, Jim and Kate Anderson, and his. It is not widely known, that enclosed in his coffin is a small silver trove containing only some of his remains (a few bones and dentures) recovered from the disaster scene.
To accommodate the weight of his statue and memorial stone are several ex-railway lines and steel reinforcements, strategically placed to prevent collapse or topple over.
On the day of his funeral, trading and business in Port Adelaide came to a standstill. It commenced with a memorial service in the capacity filled St Paul's Anglican Church (in St. Vincent Street Port Adelaide), then was followed by a two and a half hour walking entourage via Ocean Steamers Road to the Cheltenham Cemetery. Literally "hundreds of people" lined the route with many actually joining in the procession to pay their respects to the hero fireman. To this day, it was one of the biggest funerals ever celebrated in Port Adelaide's history.
In latter years, the location of the ship's fire led to the naming of one of the main Port River shipping docks as "Tragedy Dock".
Friday, February 22, 2008
The Magdalene Window
Like all cathedrals, St Peter's has many stained glass windows. Many of these are traditional and were made in the late 1800's and early 1900's.The Magdalene Window is contemporary; installed in 2001. A publication from the cathedral describes it as follows: The Magdalene Window acknowledges and celebrates the role of women in the Scriptures, in the history of the Church and in the forefront of social change in South Australia.
It was designed by David Wright, a glass artist from Melbourne.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
ABC Wednesdays - S for Sorry Day
National Sorry Day has been held in Australia since 1998; a day of remembrance each year to commemorate the history of forcible removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and its effects.
From the late 1800's until 1969 as many as 100,000 indigenous children were taken from their families in the name of assimilation. These children became known as the Stolen Generation.
Indigenous children were placed into government-run institutions, taken into church-run institutions and adopted or fostered by white families.
Yesterday a free community Sorry Day event was held in Victoria Square. This is a photo of one of the acts on stage; the lead singer Jarrad attended Warriappendi High School where I work in a computer support role. Students and staff from the school were there to support him.
The ABC Wednesday meme was created by Denise Nesbitt. To find out more about ABC Wednesdays and see other participants' contributions click here
From the late 1800's until 1969 as many as 100,000 indigenous children were taken from their families in the name of assimilation. These children became known as the Stolen Generation.
Indigenous children were placed into government-run institutions, taken into church-run institutions and adopted or fostered by white families.
Yesterday a free community Sorry Day event was held in Victoria Square. This is a photo of one of the acts on stage; the lead singer Jarrad attended Warriappendi High School where I work in a computer support role. Students and staff from the school were there to support him.The ABC Wednesday meme was created by Denise Nesbitt. To find out more about ABC Wednesdays and see other participants' contributions click here
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Abc Wednesdays - C for cathedral
This is St Peters Cathedral, the head place of worship of the Anglican Church in Adelaide.Last year we travelled to France and saw many beautiful churches and other old buildings. Whilst this cathedral is not as large or as old as the Notre Dames in Paris and Lyon, it is none the less a significant and beautiful building.
The first stone was laid in 1869 and the cathedral was officially opened in 1904. Architect Edward John Woods used plans purchased from William Butterfield of England. Wood's work was influenced by French Gothic architecture; there are features similar to the Notre Dame in Paris.
Tomorrow I will post a view of the inside of the cathedral.
To find out more about ABC Wednesdays go to mrs nesbitts place.
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