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ST ANDREW'S UNITING CHURCH

Other Name ST ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Location Memorial Road Glenelg Highway GLENTHOMPSON, Southern Grampians Shire File Number 211 Level Stage 2 study complete

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?
St Andrew's Uniting (former Presbyterian) Church is located in Memorial Road, Glenthompson at the north-east corner of Wyselaskie (officially misspelled Wylelaski) Street approximately opposite the Post Office. The church was constructed in 1915 and replaced an earlier timber structure. No architect or builder has been linked with its design. The church is a red brick building with cement render details. It has two perpendicular high pitched gable roofs covered with corrugated iron. Although cruciform in plan, its interior is arranged centrally as an auditorium which was typical of Presbyterian churches of the period. There are two entrances, each set within the angles of the nave and transepts. The interiors include a range of memorials, the original pews, fittings such as the altar, podium and decorative works. The church is in good condition and retains a high degree of integrity. There are mid-twentieth century gates in memory of the local Thacker family.

How is it significant?
St Andrew's Uniting (former Presbyterian) Church is of architectural, historical and social significance to the township of Glenthompson and the Southern Grampians Shire.

Why is it significant?
St Andrew's Uniting (former Presbyterian) Church is of social significance to the township of Glenthompson as the focus for the strong Presbyterian population who settled the area in the mid to late nineteenth century. Historically, it is significant for its association with the great Presbyterian philanthropist, J. D. Wyselaskie of nearby Narrapumelap and for demonstrating the strong Presbyterian faith in the Shire. Architecturally, it demonstrates a style of building which is typical of Presbyterian churches in the late ninetieth and early twentieth centuries.