Redbanks Wesleyan Methodist Church

Fast Facts

Address:	Germantown Rd
Town or Locality:	. Red Banks. S.A.
Used for:	Church services

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The foundation stone for the Wesleyan Methodist church was laid on 3rd October 1867 by Mrs T. Manuel. A quote from The South Australian Advertiser 21 September "The Wesleyans, with their usual go-ahead spirit, are about erecting a chapel in this township,Mr Manuel kindly giving an acre of land for that purpose" After witnessing the ceremony the assembled people moved into a booth where "a sumptuous tea was provded by the ladies."Later a lecture titled Luther and the Reformation was given by Mr Flockart."A subscription was then made and liberally responded to,the total,including cash, promises,and value in land and labour all amounting to 146pounds,16shillings, 6pence."quoted from S.A.Advertiser 15 Oct 1867

There are several unmarked graves on this site most being children.

The church instigated a provisional school from 1788-1880 when the land was transferred to the Education Department.

The church closed around the turn of the century but reopened and served the community prior to the new Methodist Church being built in 1934 on Lot 96 Germantown Rd. Red Banks.

The Wesleyan Church building/school was located approximately 3 kilometres south of the Redbanks township on the western side of Germantown Road. It was demolished many years ago and a cairn marks the site.

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Sources

• "Life Around the Light"; A History of the Mallala Council Area.

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