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Adelaide Holy Trinity Anglican church
Plaque in memory of Elizabeth, wife of John Hurtle Fisher, who died 2 Jul 1857.
“The lady of the Hon. James Hurtle Fisher, President of the Legislative Council, died yesterday morning. . . Mrs. Fisher was one of our earliest colonists, and was not only respected and beloved by the numerous members of her own family, but by all who were honoured with her intimate acquaintance.” [Register 3 Jul 1857]
Church foundation stone 26 Jan 1838 by Governor Hindmarsh, opened Aug 1838. Building closed 1 Dec 1844, walls & tower having cracked dangerously and congregation moved to St John’s, Halifax St, re-opened 10 Aug 1845. Named as pro-cathedral with arrival of Bishop Short 1847, consecrated Jul 1848. New schoolroom opened Sep 1887. Worship in schoolroom while church enlarged & renovated 1888-89, architect Edward John Woods, walls raised 4-5 feet, tower also raised, new stone darker than original limestone from quarry behind Government House.
Adelaide Holy Trinity Anglican church
Plaque in memory of Elizabeth, wife of John Hurtle Fisher, who died 2 Jul 1857.
“The lady of the Hon. James Hurtle Fisher, President of the Legislative Council, died yesterday morning. . . Mrs. Fisher was one of our earliest colonists, and was not only respected and beloved by the numerous members of her own family, but by all who were honoured with her intimate acquaintance.” [Register 3 Jul 1857]
Church foundation stone 26 Jan 1838 by Governor Hindmarsh, opened Aug 1838. Building closed 1 Dec 1844, walls & tower having cracked dangerously and congregation moved to St John’s, Halifax St, re-opened 10 Aug 1845. Named as pro-cathedral with arrival of Bishop Short 1847, consecrated Jul 1848. New schoolroom opened Sep 1887. Worship in schoolroom while church enlarged & renovated 1888-89, architect Edward John Woods, walls raised 4-5 feet, tower also raised, new stone darker than original limestone from quarry behind Government House.