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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

The Anglican Church

The Anglican Church at Belfast was erected in the early days of the province by the Church of England Trustees as a schoolhouse, Mr. Folger being the first schoolmaster. It was used for services on Sundays, and a small chancel was aftcrwards added, rendering the building more complete and convenient for public worship. For many years it was the only church in Belfast. The district was originally part of the parish of Papanui, from which it was separated in 1899, when the present vicar, the Rev. Frank Dunnage was appointed. Owing to the increased number of parishioners, it has been decided to build a new church, for which plans have been prepared by Mr. Hurst Seager, A.R.I.D.A. The design is that of a typical English church, and the building will be in concrete and wood. Inside there will be a tablet in memory of the pioneer settlers of the district. Sufficient funds are now (August, 1902) in hand, and the building will shortly be in the hards of the contractor.