Our History

Early Days of Mayfield

The first residents of what is now known as Mayfield West were John Laurie Platt, an ex-officer of the British Navy, and his family and servants.

Baptist Beginnings in Newcastle

The first Baptist church service in Australia was conducted in the long room of the Rose and Crown Inn, at the corner of King and Castlereagh Streets, Sydney.

Builders working on Valencia St Church

History of Mayfield Baptist Church

It appears from the records of the Tabernacle Baptist Church that there was a small work established in the Mayfield area during the 1860's.