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Holy Trinity Church, Lawrence.
- 1867 Anglican
services were held in the Weslyan church or in the school.
- 1868 The
Vicarage was built. This was used until 1948, but is now a private residence.
- 1870 The
first Vicar was appointed.
- 1871 The
original Church was opened on 7 May. Bishop-elect Nevill presided.
- 1872 Parochial
District of Tuapeka established.
- 1874 Rev
John Dewe ordained priest in Holy Trinity. Said to be the first
in the Diocese and the first at which Bishop Nevill presided.
- 1882 Sunday
School Hall was opened (This has recently been sold)
- 1898 The
small Pipe organ which is still in use was donated.
- 1925 The
present red brick Church was built and was consecrated by Bishop Richards,
a former Vicar.
- 1896 The
bell tower was built. This was restored in 1982.
Holy Trinity's belfry
Font.
Story has it that it is made of Caen stone and taken from France to England
at the time of the Norman Conquests. During Oliver Cromwell`s time it
was discarded and used as a stock trough. Bishop Richards had it shipped
to Dunedin for use at St Paul`s Cathedral.
Holy Trinity's font
St Matthew's Waitahuna. St Alban's Beaumont.
These have been sold and are now used as private residences.
1898 St Matthew's was opened.
1922 St Alban's was opened.
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