July 20, 2017
Nanango’s Immanuel Lutheran Church has received a grant from Heritage Bank Nanango to repair its historic church building in Drayton Street.
The church is the former Station Master’s residence, built in the early 1900s when the railway line came to Nanango.
In September 1965, the building was bought for use as a Lutheran Church, at a cost of $2734.75.
After tireless hours of effort, the building was ready for dedication as the Lutheran Church Centre, Nanango, on December 19, 1965.
Further renovations and development have continued throughout the years since then.
The latest renovations, including a new roof and window awnings, are expected to be completed before Christmas.
“The church building and surrounding Railway Lane area received South Burnett Regional Council Heritage Listing in 2016,” a parish spokesperson said.
“This wonderful grant will bring our church building up to a rewarding standard of development within the community.
“We look forward to sharing a Thanksgiving Service and celebration with the community after the completion of the renovations.
“The Church stands as a testimony to the love of God in the hearts of the people who have given so generously toward its development and growth.
“Once again, many thanks to Heritage Bank Nanango, and we pray that God will continue to bless the work you do within the community.”
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The Nanango rail line was the sixth and final stage of the link from Theebine which passed through Kilkivan, Goomeri, Murgon, Wondai and Kingaroy.
The Kingaroy to Nanango stage opened on November 13, 1911, and passed through Edenvale, Hornley, Coolabunia, Hodgleigh and Darlil.
By 1914, there was a twice daily rail service to Nanango.
The railheads at Nanango, Yarraman (Brisbane Valley branch terminus) and Cooyar (Oakey branch terminus) were only a short distance apart but were never joined up.
