Beaufort, VIC - St John the Baptist Anglican
Year Built: 1957
Denomination: Anglican
Saint: John
Address: Hill Street, Beaufort, Victoria, 3373
Architect: G.S. Richards
Traditional Owners: Wadawurrung people
Last Updated: 22/03/2023
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History and Architecture:
An earlier church was opened in November 1868 to the design of the Ballarat architect H.R. Caselli, costing more than £900.00. The foundation stone of the present church, designed by Ballarat diocesan architect G.S. Richards, was laid in April 1957. It was constructed in cream brick in a refined Gothic style: there is a small tower at the west end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 - | Mr William Henry Geer | Lay Reader | 1848 | 1910 |
| 1878 - | Mr Joseph William Arnold | Lay Reader | 1854 | 1919 |
| 1881 - 1882 | Rev Charles Harris | Curate | 1847 | 1934 |
| 1889 - 1891 | Rev Edward John Davies | Curate | 1859 | 1934 |
| 1927 - 1936 | Rev Alfred Talbot | 1876 | 1963 | |
| 1949 - 1951 | Rev Cecil Stanley Bull | 1902 | 1994 | |
| 1957 - 1970 | Rev Walter Charles Duffy | 1900 | 1972 | |
| 1971 - 1976 | Rev T. M. Pamflett |
Organ:
The organ, of anonymous manufacture, was in use before 1908 and is believed to have been built locally. The Organ has 1m, 5spst, no pedals, tr.
Man: 8.8 divided.4.4.2. All pipework of wood.
A full desciption and photos can be seen here.
Source:
1. Organ Historical Trust of Australia with permission.
2. Cable Clerical Index with permission.