The Christian church in early Australia provided a moral guide, living by Biblical teachings, thus establishing the Westminster system of civil governance.
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As in other parts of Australia’s new European settlement, the need for resident clergymen became apparent, to provide spiritual support through many pioneering challenges.
Several denominations were approached by Yarrawonga residents.
The Congregational Union of Victoria was the first to respond. In 1877 Rev Pittman began leading services in the Apollo Hall.
Besides churches being built within the town, outlying districts also constructed churches. One example is the 1888 Presbyterian churches in Burramine, Bundalong and Telford, which was moved from Hill Plain in early 1888.
Space constraints limit this page to the six earliest denominations.