Wasleys Methodist Church built and opened 1916 - later Uniting sharing with Catholics. South Australia
- This church is now in private ownership.
*WASLEY'S STATION Sept 10th
According to advertisement, the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new Wesleyan Chapel at Wasley's Station was performed on Wednesday, September 10th. A goodly number assembled, about 2 o'clock, on the ground a little to the east of the railway station.
After singing and prayer, and explanatory remarks by the Rev R S Casely, the stone was lowered to its position and declared by Mrs Wasley, of Sheaoak Log, to whom the honour had been entrusted, to be well and truly laid.
All parties adjourned to a tent erected on the ground, where a bountiful supply of eatables and quenchables awaited them.
The sheets for the tent in which the tea was held were lent by the S A Carrying Company. This kindness, as well as the help afforded by others, was heartily appreciated. For some time past a place of worship has been felt a want in the neighbourhood of Wasley's, service hitherto having been conducted in a dwelling-house, which for commodiousness is now scarcely adequate to meet the wants of the congregation.
It is hoped that the new edifice, the dimensions of which will be 28 x 16 feet, will be completed and opened before Christmas. The proceedings were brought to a close about 5 o'clock, and the company separated highly cheered by the impetus given to the work, and encouraged to carry it through. [Ref: Bunyip (Gawler SA) 13-9-1873]
*A new church at Wasleys had cost about £170, debt £100. [Ref: Kapunda Herald and Northern Intelligence 17-10-1874]
*A cantata entitled "The Picnic in the Isle of Sylvia '' was rendered in the Wasleys Institute Hall on July 22. The cantata, which consists of a dialogue, singing, and instrumental music of an interesting and refining character, was excellently presented by a company of young people from Templers, assisted by friends from Freeling and Wasleys. The hall was well filled with an appreciative audience. Proceeds in aid of a new Methodist Church for Wasleys. [Ref: Australian Christian Commonwealth (SA) 29-10-1910]
*New Methodist Church at Wasleys
Successful Opening Ceremonies – By the Rev T Geddes White
Wednesday, November 8, was an auspicious day for Methodism in Wasleys in that it witnessed the successful opening and dedication of the new church there. The determination of the trustees to "arise and build" a better and larger house of the Lord in Wasleys is undoubtedly due to the enthusiastic and persevering efforts of the late Rev J A S Williams. The heartiest congratulations are tendered to our people upon the acquisition of such a complete and beautiful place of worship as they now possess.
It was most fitting that the ceremony of declaring the building open for the worship of God should be performed by Mrs Williams, who, since her late husband’s death has rendered the circuit invaluable service in many ways.
In a few choice words she referred to his long-sustained interest in the project, and expressed her own sense of the honour conferred upon her by the trustees.
After the service an adjournment was made to the Institute Hall, where a high tea had been prepared by the ladies. In every way the effort reflected the utmost credit.
In the evening the church was again filled to hear the President speak upon "True Imperialism, in the light of this world's great war." At the close of the lecture supper was served in the Institute, and this, too, was largely attended.
The entire cost of the building was unusually low, being only about £500, and good progress had been made in raising funds towards meeting the expenditure. The remaining liability will be easy to bear and should soon be wiped out.
The building is of stone, with brick facings, the front in freestone dressed rock-face, and the sides and back in limestone. All the latter and the sand and lime were given and carted free, and a very great amount of labour performed gratuitously, which considerably decreased the cash outlay. The entire lighting plant was given and installed free of cost. The contractor, Mr J T Quinn of Hamley Bridge, is entitled to a special need of praise for the satisfactory manner in which the works have been carried out. [Ref: Australian Christian Commonwealth (SA) 1-12-1916]
*The only new erection for the year was a church at Wasleys in the Templers circuit, and it was solely because of the very dilapidated condition of the little building which had done duty there for so many years that the trustees, after much careful thought, decided to enter upon the task of erecting a new building at such a time. [Ref: Chronicle (Adelaide SA) 17-3-1917]
*Wasleys - Church anniversary was held on November 16 and 17. Two impressive sermons were preached by the Rev H Alvey, a former minister in the circuit.
Mr W Stone gave the treasurer's report, which showed that the debt on the new church had been further reduced by £40, and now stood at £140. [Ref: Australian Christian Commonwealth (SA) 28-11-1919]
*The Rev G W Kendrew, who laid the foundation stone of the Wasleys Methodist Church on his return from the war, will take the anniversary services there tomorrow afternoon and evening. [Ref: Advertiser (Adelaide SA) 21-10-1933]
*Kindergarten Hall
The foundation stone of the Methodist kindergarten hall was laid by Mr W H George, one of the town's oldest residents, and a former superintendent of the church. Mr Close introduced the ex-President of the Methodist Conference. Church members made a special effort to have the hall built in this, the year of the diamond jubilee of the church. £12 was laid on the stone. Methodist women provided tea in the institute Hall. In the evening a concert was given by the Gawler Male Choir. under we leadership of Mr Lloyd Dawkins. [Ref: Advertiser (Adelaide SA) 13-7-1934]
Wasleys Methodist Church built and opened 1916 - later Uniting sharing with Catholics. South Australia
- This church is now in private ownership.
*WASLEY'S STATION Sept 10th
According to advertisement, the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new Wesleyan Chapel at Wasley's Station was performed on Wednesday, September 10th. A goodly number assembled, about 2 o'clock, on the ground a little to the east of the railway station.
After singing and prayer, and explanatory remarks by the Rev R S Casely, the stone was lowered to its position and declared by Mrs Wasley, of Sheaoak Log, to whom the honour had been entrusted, to be well and truly laid.
All parties adjourned to a tent erected on the ground, where a bountiful supply of eatables and quenchables awaited them.
The sheets for the tent in which the tea was held were lent by the S A Carrying Company. This kindness, as well as the help afforded by others, was heartily appreciated. For some time past a place of worship has been felt a want in the neighbourhood of Wasley's, service hitherto having been conducted in a dwelling-house, which for commodiousness is now scarcely adequate to meet the wants of the congregation.
It is hoped that the new edifice, the dimensions of which will be 28 x 16 feet, will be completed and opened before Christmas. The proceedings were brought to a close about 5 o'clock, and the company separated highly cheered by the impetus given to the work, and encouraged to carry it through. [Ref: Bunyip (Gawler SA) 13-9-1873]
*A new church at Wasleys had cost about £170, debt £100. [Ref: Kapunda Herald and Northern Intelligence 17-10-1874]
*A cantata entitled "The Picnic in the Isle of Sylvia '' was rendered in the Wasleys Institute Hall on July 22. The cantata, which consists of a dialogue, singing, and instrumental music of an interesting and refining character, was excellently presented by a company of young people from Templers, assisted by friends from Freeling and Wasleys. The hall was well filled with an appreciative audience. Proceeds in aid of a new Methodist Church for Wasleys. [Ref: Australian Christian Commonwealth (SA) 29-10-1910]
*New Methodist Church at Wasleys
Successful Opening Ceremonies – By the Rev T Geddes White
Wednesday, November 8, was an auspicious day for Methodism in Wasleys in that it witnessed the successful opening and dedication of the new church there. The determination of the trustees to "arise and build" a better and larger house of the Lord in Wasleys is undoubtedly due to the enthusiastic and persevering efforts of the late Rev J A S Williams. The heartiest congratulations are tendered to our people upon the acquisition of such a complete and beautiful place of worship as they now possess.
It was most fitting that the ceremony of declaring the building open for the worship of God should be performed by Mrs Williams, who, since her late husband’s death has rendered the circuit invaluable service in many ways.
In a few choice words she referred to his long-sustained interest in the project, and expressed her own sense of the honour conferred upon her by the trustees.
After the service an adjournment was made to the Institute Hall, where a high tea had been prepared by the ladies. In every way the effort reflected the utmost credit.
In the evening the church was again filled to hear the President speak upon "True Imperialism, in the light of this world's great war." At the close of the lecture supper was served in the Institute, and this, too, was largely attended.
The entire cost of the building was unusually low, being only about £500, and good progress had been made in raising funds towards meeting the expenditure. The remaining liability will be easy to bear and should soon be wiped out.
The building is of stone, with brick facings, the front in freestone dressed rock-face, and the sides and back in limestone. All the latter and the sand and lime were given and carted free, and a very great amount of labour performed gratuitously, which considerably decreased the cash outlay. The entire lighting plant was given and installed free of cost. The contractor, Mr J T Quinn of Hamley Bridge, is entitled to a special need of praise for the satisfactory manner in which the works have been carried out. [Ref: Australian Christian Commonwealth (SA) 1-12-1916]
*The only new erection for the year was a church at Wasleys in the Templers circuit, and it was solely because of the very dilapidated condition of the little building which had done duty there for so many years that the trustees, after much careful thought, decided to enter upon the task of erecting a new building at such a time. [Ref: Chronicle (Adelaide SA) 17-3-1917]
*Wasleys - Church anniversary was held on November 16 and 17. Two impressive sermons were preached by the Rev H Alvey, a former minister in the circuit.
Mr W Stone gave the treasurer's report, which showed that the debt on the new church had been further reduced by £40, and now stood at £140. [Ref: Australian Christian Commonwealth (SA) 28-11-1919]
*The Rev G W Kendrew, who laid the foundation stone of the Wasleys Methodist Church on his return from the war, will take the anniversary services there tomorrow afternoon and evening. [Ref: Advertiser (Adelaide SA) 21-10-1933]
*Kindergarten Hall
The foundation stone of the Methodist kindergarten hall was laid by Mr W H George, one of the town's oldest residents, and a former superintendent of the church. Mr Close introduced the ex-President of the Methodist Conference. Church members made a special effort to have the hall built in this, the year of the diamond jubilee of the church. £12 was laid on the stone. Methodist women provided tea in the institute Hall. In the evening a concert was given by the Gawler Male Choir. under we leadership of Mr Lloyd Dawkins. [Ref: Advertiser (Adelaide SA) 13-7-1934]