Discover Ipswich Magazine 2020

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HERITAGE

8 Gorgeous churches to see in Ipswich Beginning back in 1827, Ipswich once aspired to be the capital of Queensland, leading to some of the oldest churches in the state, mansions, historic houses and cottages being built here. Here’s some of the churches included in Ipswich heritage trails.

History and heritage on show If you’re after more history take a trip out to the Cooneana Heritage Centre , which is home to the newly restored Cooneana Homestead . The 150 year old house showcases newspaper print that was found on the walls that dates back to 1874 as well as Victorian era wallpaper. At the heritage centre there is also a historic mining and machinery shed, blacksmith workshop, the Ipswich Spinners and Weavers, and the Ipswich Genealogical Society. Plan to spend a few hours wandering the history preserved by the Ipswich Historical Society including images of Ipswich Past and a collection of historical motorcycles. Ipswich Historical Society from 7 reviews.

1. St Mary’s Catholic Church Elizabeth St In 1904 St Mary’s was

4. St Paul’s Anglican Church and Rectory d’Arcy Doyle Place Built in 1859 this is the oldest Anglican Church in Queensland. The first pipe organ in Queensland was installed here and is still in use. 5. Salvation Army Citadel South St The Ipswich Corp of the Salvation Army was founded in 1885 and the citadel was opened in 1922. 6. St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church and Sabbath Hall Gordon St St Stephen’s was built in 1866 and it’s tall steeple is a prominent landmark in Ipswich. The interior has interesting stained glass windows. Its decorative style is referred to as Carpenter Gothic. 7. Bush Chapel Queens Park The land for the bush chapel was set aside in 1842 and formally became a park in 1863. The chapel is popular for wedding ceremonies. 8. St Thomas’ Anglican Church 15 Lawrence St The 1980s brick exterior of the church conceals a remarkable interior, a typical English-style timber church. The church was constructed in 1889 but the pipe organ is believed to be much older as it came from the original Methodist Church located in Albert St, Brisbane.

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constructed out of Helidon sandstone.

The interior is impressive and the grounds include a primary school, presbytery, parish hall and convent. Hitching rings are still present on the wall opposite the church. This is the oldest Baptist Church in Queensland, it was constructed in 1876 as a simple Gothic-style building. The front wall was

2. Baptist Church 188 Brisbane St

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altered in 1938 when it was modernised with an Art Deco twist. 3. Ipswich City Uniting Church 27 Ellenborough St The Ipswich City Uniting Church was built in

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1858 and is the oldest church in Queensland in continuous use. The interior features a roof with scissor beams, a large pipe organ

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and fine stained glass windows.

COONEANA HERITAGE CENTRE 1041 Redbank Plains Rd, New Chum QLD 4303

Other Groups on site Historic Motorcycle Club Ipswich Genealogical Society Inc Queensland Metal Artisans Collective Ipswich Mini Crafters * Groups may not be open at all times

Ipswich Historical Society INCORPORATED

150 year old Cooneana Homestead Historical Photos and Documents

Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am - 2pm 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month 10am - 2pm (March to November) ADMISSION: Adults $5 Children under 12 Free

Spinners and Weavers WW1 Centenary Display

Historical Artefacts Blacksmiths Forge Mining Displays

Email: ipswichhistoricalsociety@gmail.com Phone: (07) 3282 0358 when open