North Adelaide Christ Church Anglican church
Foundation stone 1 Jun 1848 by Bishop Augustus Short, designed by William Weir, opened 20 Dec 1849, nave extended 1855, organ chamber foundation stone 24 Dec 1884, bell & belfry 1939, Marryat vestry 1961.
Plaque placed on south wall as site of the 1848 foundation stone was obscured when the Mabel Marryat vestry built 1961.
“After the consecration, a large number of guests partook of the hospitalities of Prospect House, where a handsome dejeuner was provided by Mr and Mrs Adams.” [Adelaide Observer 22 Dec 1849]
“A discussion then arose as to the propriety of carrying out the nave to the extent of fifty instead of forty feet, as had been proposed, Mr E W. Wright, the architect, who had been consulted, explaining that the addition of the ten feet in length was necessary to make the building proportionate.” [Adelaide Times 29 Sep 1854]
“The works connected with the elongation of the western aisle of Christchurch, North Adelaide, are fast approaching towards completion. The side walls and the masonry forming tho front entrance are in a sufficient state of forwardness to enable the carpenters to commence tho roofing. . . The appearance of the new front will be further improved by an additional circular window to be comprised in it. The entire length of the building, when completed will exceed 120 feet.” [Register 1 Mar 1855]
“the foundation-stone of the organ chamber of Christ Church, North Adelaide, was laid by the Bishop of Adelaide (the Right Rev. Dr. Kennion).” [Evening Journal 26 Dec 1884]
“The foundation stone of Christ Church was laid by Bishop Short, with the Governor, Col. Robe, on Ascension Day, June 1, 1848. . . on Thursday, December 20, 1849 . . . was consecrated and opened for divine service. . . 'This delay gave time for adorning the apse of this Anglo Norman structure, with its stained glass windows, and emblazoning the table of the Commandments, in a manner which would not discredit any church in England. . . About 1854 an organ was installed . . . and the churchyard enclosed with walls and planted. The nave of the original cruciform church was extended in 1855 to its present length. . . For many years Christ Church was adopted by Bishop Short as his pro-cathedral, and he himself spent several hundred pounds in fitting the chancel for this purpose. He was apparently responsible for the apsidal end of the chancel, which is now the sanctuary.” [Register 25 Nov 1921]
North Adelaide Christ Church Anglican church
Foundation stone 1 Jun 1848 by Bishop Augustus Short, designed by William Weir, opened 20 Dec 1849, nave extended 1855, organ chamber foundation stone 24 Dec 1884, bell & belfry 1939, Marryat vestry 1961.
Plaque placed on south wall as site of the 1848 foundation stone was obscured when the Mabel Marryat vestry built 1961.
“After the consecration, a large number of guests partook of the hospitalities of Prospect House, where a handsome dejeuner was provided by Mr and Mrs Adams.” [Adelaide Observer 22 Dec 1849]
“A discussion then arose as to the propriety of carrying out the nave to the extent of fifty instead of forty feet, as had been proposed, Mr E W. Wright, the architect, who had been consulted, explaining that the addition of the ten feet in length was necessary to make the building proportionate.” [Adelaide Times 29 Sep 1854]
“The works connected with the elongation of the western aisle of Christchurch, North Adelaide, are fast approaching towards completion. The side walls and the masonry forming tho front entrance are in a sufficient state of forwardness to enable the carpenters to commence tho roofing. . . The appearance of the new front will be further improved by an additional circular window to be comprised in it. The entire length of the building, when completed will exceed 120 feet.” [Register 1 Mar 1855]
“the foundation-stone of the organ chamber of Christ Church, North Adelaide, was laid by the Bishop of Adelaide (the Right Rev. Dr. Kennion).” [Evening Journal 26 Dec 1884]
“The foundation stone of Christ Church was laid by Bishop Short, with the Governor, Col. Robe, on Ascension Day, June 1, 1848. . . on Thursday, December 20, 1849 . . . was consecrated and opened for divine service. . . 'This delay gave time for adorning the apse of this Anglo Norman structure, with its stained glass windows, and emblazoning the table of the Commandments, in a manner which would not discredit any church in England. . . About 1854 an organ was installed . . . and the churchyard enclosed with walls and planted. The nave of the original cruciform church was extended in 1855 to its present length. . . For many years Christ Church was adopted by Bishop Short as his pro-cathedral, and he himself spent several hundred pounds in fitting the chancel for this purpose. He was apparently responsible for the apsidal end of the chancel, which is now the sanctuary.” [Register 25 Nov 1921]