Dimboola, VIC - St Peter's Anglican
Denomination: Anglican
Saint: Peter
Address: Church Street, Dimboola, Victoria, 3414
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Incl Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali & Wergaia people
Last Updated: 11/03/2023
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History and Architecture:
In 1858 Bishop Perry first visited this area. The first church was a log cabin built approximately in 1861 but conjecture surrounds where it came from and who supplied it (Presbyterians or a local land holder). The first Minister to reside in Dimboola was Rev George Geer in 1881. Tenders for a new brick church were called in November of 1884 and a Mr Cooper was the builder. The foundation stone was laid on 23 June of 1885 by Archdeacon Churchill Julius. The opening of the church took place in November of 1885.*
An extension was embarked on in 1927 and again in 1957. Planning for the centenary was commenced in 1983 and at this time repairs were made to the interiors including painting, re stripping of plaster and the structure of the building.*
Clergy:
This list may not contain every serving cleric, past or present, for this church.
Further submissions welcomed.
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 - 1884 | Rev George Geer | |||
| 1884 - 1886 | Rev Reginald Hayman | |||
| 1886 - 1888 | Rev William Howell | |||
| 1888 - 1893 | Rev William Puttock | |||
| 1893 - 1895 | Mr Francis Knowles | |||
| 1895 - 1900 | Mr William Osman Jessop | |||
| 1900 - 1906 | Mr George Chapman | |||
| 1906 - 1910 | Rev Albert Panchaud | |||
| 1910 - 1916 | Rev Walter Charles Wood | |||
| 1916 - 1917 | Rev Norman Crawford | |||
| 1917 - 1921 | Rev Lewis Williams | |||
| 1921 - 1924 | Rev William John Powney | 1862 | 1932 | |
| 1932 - 1934 | Rev Malcolm Cecil Whiteridge Gooden | 1894 | 1969 | |
| 1934 - 1937 | Rev John Hall | |||
| 1937 - 1941 | Rev Kenneth Goodisson | |||
| 1941 - 1942 | Rev James Neil | |||
| 1942 - 1944 | Mr Arnold Mott | |||
| 1944 - 1946 | Rev Hubert Price | |||
| 1946 - 1954 | Rev Lewis Samuel Langdon | 1903 | 1975 | |
| 1954 - 1955 | Rev Stephen Greenham | |||
| 1955 - 1957 | Rev Jack Wills | |||
| 1957 - 1961 | Rev Anthony James Taylor | 1932 | ||
| 1961 - 1966 | Rev Neville John Thulborn | 1935 | ||
| 1966 - 1970 | Rev Graham Farrell | |||
| 1970 - 1974 | Rev Gavin Ott | |||
| 1974 - 1980 | Rev Austin Brehaut | 1935 | ||
| 1980 - | Rev Neil William Fryer | 1944 | ||
| 1991 - 1995 | Rev D. R. Oulton |
Organ:
A Mason and Hamlin was the first organ installed followed by Esley in 1905. Miss Ann Powney was the Organist from 1921 1968 a total of 47 years.*
Source:
The Rock Endures. A History of the Anglican Church in Dimboola. SLT 283.9458 R59W