aquilareen
Riverton Holy Trinity Anglican church
Foundation stone 16 May 1857 by Mrs James Masters, consecrated 25 May 1858, restored 1903, kindergarten 1929, new vestry 1958. James Masters Hall (new parish hall) opened 9 Sep 2001. First church built 1840s of wattle & daub on main street block later occupied by parish hall.
“Rev. F. P. Strickland . . . was also appointed to the township of Riverton, where similar results attended his labors, a numerous congregation having been established. A beautiful church and a substantial stone-built parsonage have been erected by the contributions of the people alone.” [Advertiser 18 Oct 1859]
“Some fifty years ago some enthusiastic churchmen at Riverton determined to erect a building for worship under the ritual of the Church of England. On May 16, 1857, the foundation-stone was laid by Mrs. Masters. The edifice was completed and consecrated next year.” [Kapunda Herald 26 Jun 1908]
“Extensive renovations and alterations to the Church of England have much improved the premises.” [Kapunda Herald 24 Jul 1903]
“Holy Trinity, Riverton, was the last church in South Australia to use candles for illumination. In the time of the Rev. W. Perrin they were stuck here and there, about the pews, in iron holders, with boxes of matches attached. The members of the congregation lit their own particular candle when necessary, making literally a ‘striking' illustration of that verse of the Psalms, which says 'They also shall light my candle; the Lord my God shall make my darkness to be light'.” [Register 30 May 1914]
“Holy Trinity Church. James Masters . . . most generous religious benefactions fell to the lot of Holy Trinity Church. Riverton, where there is a tablet to the memory of himself and his wife. The latter laid the foundation-stone. The church was endowed with 84 acres of land by Mr. Masters, 20 acres by Mr. Swinden, and £100 worth by Mr. Monckton. The consecration took place on May 25, 1858. The vestry was built at the expense of Samuel Stocks, sen.” [Advertiser 17 Oct 1929]
Riverton Holy Trinity Anglican church
Foundation stone 16 May 1857 by Mrs James Masters, consecrated 25 May 1858, restored 1903, kindergarten 1929, new vestry 1958. James Masters Hall (new parish hall) opened 9 Sep 2001. First church built 1840s of wattle & daub on main street block later occupied by parish hall.
“Rev. F. P. Strickland . . . was also appointed to the township of Riverton, where similar results attended his labors, a numerous congregation having been established. A beautiful church and a substantial stone-built parsonage have been erected by the contributions of the people alone.” [Advertiser 18 Oct 1859]
“Some fifty years ago some enthusiastic churchmen at Riverton determined to erect a building for worship under the ritual of the Church of England. On May 16, 1857, the foundation-stone was laid by Mrs. Masters. The edifice was completed and consecrated next year.” [Kapunda Herald 26 Jun 1908]
“Extensive renovations and alterations to the Church of England have much improved the premises.” [Kapunda Herald 24 Jul 1903]
“Holy Trinity, Riverton, was the last church in South Australia to use candles for illumination. In the time of the Rev. W. Perrin they were stuck here and there, about the pews, in iron holders, with boxes of matches attached. The members of the congregation lit their own particular candle when necessary, making literally a ‘striking' illustration of that verse of the Psalms, which says 'They also shall light my candle; the Lord my God shall make my darkness to be light'.” [Register 30 May 1914]
“Holy Trinity Church. James Masters . . . most generous religious benefactions fell to the lot of Holy Trinity Church. Riverton, where there is a tablet to the memory of himself and his wife. The latter laid the foundation-stone. The church was endowed with 84 acres of land by Mr. Masters, 20 acres by Mr. Swinden, and £100 worth by Mr. Monckton. The consecration took place on May 25, 1858. The vestry was built at the expense of Samuel Stocks, sen.” [Advertiser 17 Oct 1929]