St Denys Anglican Church, Anglican church in Amiens, Queensland, Australia
St Denys is a small timber church in Amiens, Queensland, with three lancet windows on each side and a steeply pitched roof of corrugated iron. The building sits on its site with a straightforward rural design and clear architectural lines typical of early 20th century rural churches.
The church was built in 1923 for returned soldiers who received land grants following the 1917 Discharged Soldiers Settlement Act. This settlement scheme allowed veterans to establish themselves in the Pikedale area and form new agricultural communities.
The dedication to Saint Denys, patron saint of France, honours the wartime service of many in the congregation. The altar ornaments and frontal cloth came from the Australian base at Le Havre and are believed to originate from Amiens Cathedral, given as thanks for Australian soldiers' part in the 1914-18 war. The altar and credence table were donated by the Ladies Guild of Palmer Green, London, in 1923.
The church sits on Trevethan Lane and is easily spotted from the road, thanks to its distinctive shape and rural location. Services occur irregularly, so checking locally about timing before visiting is worthwhile.
The altar and credence table were donated in 1923 by the Ladies Guild of Palmer Green, London, not from Le Havre. The altar ornaments and frontal cloth came from the Australian base at Le Havre and are believed to originate from Amiens Cathedral in France, given in gratitude for Australian soldiers' role in the 1914–18 war.
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