The Anglican Church at Cherbourg c1990

The Anglican Church, then known as the Church of England, holds its first service at the settlement on February 2 1919 with 25 people attending. Vicar RW Shand from Murgon holds regular monthly services.

 

The Anglican Church is built and dedicated by the Right Reverend Bishop H Dixon on February 19 1939. Prior to this, services were held in the Welfare Hall, Miss Stewart assisted in the services.

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