Further information to supplement these pictures is to be found on the "St Leonards-it's History" page.
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View from Strickland Street
The Australian native gardens can be seen
to good effect in this picture.
StLeonard's has regularly won awards in
the annual garden competitions and of
recent years this has largely been thanks
to Mrs Nan Turra, who has worked
tirelessly to maintain them. |
View of the Western (Porch) end of the building.
The unique church bell can be seen to the left of the picture. |
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The Church Bell
This "bell" consisting of the rim of a railway
wheel, probably from the timber mill line of
the early days. It replaced the original bell which
disappeared early in the church's history. It is
surprisingly effective, giving a very clear ring. |
Inside the building
This picture, taken from just inside the porch, begins to show the charm of the old building.
The richness of the timbers is evident as is the loving care of the builders.
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The Sanctuary
Note the unusual timber arch. |
The Centenary Wall Hanging
This was made by the ladies of the parish to mark the church's centenary in 1999.
Each square was made by a different parishioner, using varying techniques and skills.
The centre square depicts the church as it was originally.
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The Church as it was in 1914
In the picture to the left are little Gladis
Rose, the postmaster's daughter, Gavin
Rose, her father, the Denmark Postmaster
of the time, and the Rev'd William
Augustus Wolseley, Rector from 1911
until 1919. The picture to the right is
Rev'd Worseley. It is believed this picture
was taken around the same time. See the
article on Rev'd Wolseley in the "A Glimpse
into Our Colourful Past" page. The picture
on the left was taken from Strickland Street
before the church modifications that saw the
ends reversed. |
