St George the Martyr's Anglican Church, Queenscliff
At Hobson and Mercer are the church and parish hall of St George the Martyr (Church of England). The church, with its steeply-pitched roof, lancet windows, buttressing and stained-glass windows was built from local limestone. It dates from 1863-66 and the square tower from 1877. The Parish Hall (1870), like the church, was designed by Albert Purchas and has a central gabled bellcote and distinctive flanking gables. The church stands on a site where Governor Latrobe once built a small cottage for himself.
Some distinguished people have been associated with St George The Martyr Church - the site was chosen by Lieutenant Governor C.J. LaTrobe and Judge Thomas Fellows was the principal benefactor. In February 1876, Justice Fellows gave a lecture at the Forester's Hall in Queenscliff in aid of the building fund for the church tower. The Governor was staying at the Royal Hotel at the time and attended the lecture.
Over the years, Queenscliff has developed as a cultural centre with an emphasis on historical and musical activities. St George The Martyr has hosted the Cologne New Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra and hopes to be involved in future musical events. In 1996, the Church was offered an 1871 George Fincham organ. A Restoration Appeal was launched for this magnificent organ.
At Hobson and Mercer are the church and parish hall of St George the Martyr (Church of England). The church, with its steeply-pitched roof, lancet windows, buttressing and stained-glass windows was built from local limestone. It dates from 1863-66 and the square tower from 1877. The Parish Hall (1870), like the church, was designed by Albert Purchas and has a central gabled bellcote and distinctive flanking gables. The church stands on a site where Governor Latrobe once built a small cottage for himself.
Some distinguished people have been associated with St George The Martyr Church - the site was chosen by Lieutenant Governor C.J. LaTrobe and Judge Thomas Fellows was the principal benefactor. In February 1876, Justice Fellows gave a lecture at the Forester's Hall in Queenscliff in aid of the building fund for the church tower. The Governor was staying at the Royal Hotel at the time and attended the lecture.
Over the years, Queenscliff has developed as a cultural centre with an emphasis on historical and musical activities. St George The Martyr has hosted the Cologne New Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra and hopes to be involved in future musical events. In 1996, the Church was offered an 1871 George Fincham organ. A Restoration Appeal was launched for this magnificent organ.
St Georges Anglican Church Queenscliff
Address:
22 Hobson Street
Queenscliff VIC 3225
Queenscliff VIC 3225
