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St Andrew's Presbyterian War Memorial Church and Hall, Wingham

St Andrew's Presbyterian War Memorial Church and Hall, Wingham
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St Andrew's Presbyterian Church War Memorial Church and Hall, Wingham, dedication plaque
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St Andrew's Presbyterian Church War Memorial Church and Hall, Wingham, foundation stone
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St Andrew's Presbyterian Church War Memorial Church and Hall, Wingham, dedication stone
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Description / Background

The new St Andrew's Presbyterian Church and Hall were built in honour of those who served in the First and Second World Wars. The adjoined buildings are both constructed primarily from brick, timber, and glass. The hall extends off the church building in a T-shape, with entrances on the eastern and western sides. The entrance to the church features a bright blue front door and coloured glass panes, edged with lattice work. On either side of the door are the foundation and dedication stones.

The roof of the main church building is gabled and finished with tiles. There is a smaller gabled section over the entrance foyer, which is also tiled. Two metal crosses are positioned on these roofs. The hall also has a gabled roof, but it is topped with metal sheets. It is set much lower than the church's roofline. 

The original timber church was designed by Warren Scobie of Maitland, and was completed in May 1894. After the Second World War, action was taken to replace it with this modern brick building. The Reverend Philip Lucock M.P. set the foundation stone on 3 September 1960. Less than a year later, the church was dedicated on 22 April 1961 by the Right Reverend Neil Macleod.

Located inside the foyer is the Upper Manning Church First World War Honour Roll, Wingham. Access inside the church and hall is restricted to their opening hours. 

Inscription

Dedication plaque

[Emblem: Presbyterian Church of Australia]

This new

Saint Andrew's church

and hall

are dedicated

to the glory of God

and

as a war memorial

in honour of

those gallant

men and women

who gave their lives

and

those who served

in World Wars 1 and II.

Foundation stone

To the glory of God

This stone was set by

the Reverend Philip Lucock M.P.

on the 3rd of September 1960.

Dedication stone

This church was dedicated

by the Moderator

The Right Rev. Neil Macleod

on the 22nd of April 1961.

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Address
32 Moon Street
Wingham NSW 2429
Local Government Area
Mid-Coast Council
Setting
Roadside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Building
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1960
Dedication date
22 April 1961
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Brick
Concrete
Glass
Metal