St Matthews was built by the early pioneers and celebrated its centenary in July 2003. St Michaels was built in 1940. The vicar at that time was the Rev Oscar Muspratt.  Because of its appeal St. Michaels is very popular for weddings.

A brief history of St Matthews was written by Volkhard Wehner “St Matthew's Olinda (1903-1978) A brief historical outline” and a history of St. Michaels has been written by Henry Speagle O.A.M “A Light in The Hills”.

A book giving the history of the stain glass windows in St. Matthews and St Michaels has been written by Henry Speagle and was launched in March 2003.

You will find links below that cover the History of the Anglican Parish of Mount Dandenong, the Church's St Michael's and the Church of St Matthews.

[The development of The Anglican Parish of Mount Dandenong]

[Evolution of St Matthews (Olinda) & St Michael's (Kalorama)]

[Clergy serving the Parish 1901-2003]

[St Matthews, over 100 years old]

[St Michael's]

[St Michael's Furnishings]

[St Michael’s Hall]

[The Sunday School and other congregational organizations]

 

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