Scots Memorial Church
1823: Rev Macarthur arrives.
1824: Initially preaches at women’s prison. Macquarie and Murray St.
1824: A building for St Andrews Church erected. Exists today at rear of church as St Andrews Hall.
1829: Ship arrives in Hobart containing six large clocks. They were given to churches. One went to Scots. Five to Anglican churches. The clock is still in position. Still working.
1834: Foundation stone laid by Arthur.
1836: Church building completed. Services begin.
1859: Present organ installed.
1936: Two branches merge to become Scots Presbyterian Church.
1973: Two Congregational churches merged with Scots Presbyterian Church.
Since the building was completed, its occupants have split, merged or changed their name.
Today it is called Scots-Memorial Uniting Church Hobart.
https://www.scotschurch.com.au/
1824: Initially preaches at women’s prison. Macquarie and Murray St.
1824: A building for St Andrews Church erected. Exists today at rear of church as St Andrews Hall.
1829: Ship arrives in Hobart containing six large clocks. They were given to churches. One went to Scots. Five to Anglican churches. The clock is still in position. Still working.
1834: Foundation stone laid by Arthur.
1836: Church building completed. Services begin.
1859: Present organ installed.
1936: Two branches merge to become Scots Presbyterian Church.
1973: Two Congregational churches merged with Scots Presbyterian Church.
Since the building was completed, its occupants have split, merged or changed their name.
Today it is called Scots-Memorial Uniting Church Hobart.
https://www.scotschurch.com.au/