Tahlee Bible College, Bible college in Tahlee, New South Wales, Australia
Tahlee Bible College occupies a 170-acre property on the shores of Port Stephens, less than an hour north of Newcastle. The Theobald family moved into the Waterfront Cottage in June 1949 and used the ballroom and billiard room for their work. A swimming pool was installed and a library established in 1970, and four Nissen huts were purchased for $21 each in 1972.
The Gospel Fishermen Mission first visited Tahlee in 1948 for a picnic and moved into the Waterfront Cottage in June 1949, using the ballroom and billiard room for its work. In 1959 owner Alfrey Beecher Stewart White offered the property, which the mission bought with a large donation. Lectures began on 10 June 1959 under principal Rev. Eric Potter, and the public opening on 31 October drew 400 people.
The name Tahlee comes from the property's historic estate, and the site still hosts camps and events for children, young people and families. Tours of the historic buildings are run by Tahlee Ministries Inc., the organisation that oversees activities on the 170-acre property. The college itself trained more than 1000 students over the years.
The site sits approximately three hours north of Sydney and one hour from Newcastle in a coastal location. Visitors will find accommodation options, a swimming pool, and a specialized theological library on the property.
The site received multiple heritage designations including registration with the National Trust of Australia and placement on the State Heritage Register. These recognitions acknowledge the architectural and cultural importance of the historic buildings and their overall setting.
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