Batesford, VIC - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1860
Denomination: Presbyterian
Address: 40 Ross Street, Batesford, Victoria, 3213
Architect: Joseph Lowe Shaw
Architectural Style: Gothic Early English
Last Updated: 21/02/2024
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History and Architecture:
First services were held in private homes such as "Darriwill" home of the Hope family. Later Reve Sutherland conducted services in a tin shed on top of Batesford Hill until he left in 1887. In December 1859 tenders were let by the Architect Joseph Lowe Shaw for the erection of a bluestone church.
A plaque on the upper section of the church building reads 1860 however a reference on the front fence reads 1854.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1854 - 1857 | Rev Alexander Sutherland | |||
| 1857 - 1866 | Rev Alexander Proudfoot | |||
| 1867 - 1876 | William Campbell Wallace | |||
| 1879 - 1882 | Rev William Alexander Lind | |||
| 1884 - 1900 | Rev Alexander S. Houston |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
Churches of Geelong and District Vol 2