Benalla, VIC - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1905
Denomination: Presbyterian
Saint: Andrew
Address: Corner Church & Mitchell Streets, Benalla, Victoria, 3672
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Yorta Yorta people
Last Updated: 22/03/2023
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History and Architecture:
The Foundation stone was laid David Maughan Esq on 17 May 1905.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1858 - 1867 | Rev John Freeman | 1833 | 1899 | |
| 1911 - 1912 | Rev Edward Eustace Farquharson | Curate | 1879 | 1947 |
| 1914 - 1919 | Rev Percy John Thomas Edwards | 1851 | 1940 | |
| 1942 - 1949 | Rev Robert Charles Hamilton Crigan | 1887 | 1981 | |
| 2016 - | Rev Stephen McDonald |
Organ:
The Organ was built in 1914 & rebuilt in 1966 by George Fincham & Sons. It has 2 manuals, 15 speaking stops, 8 couplers, electro-pneumatic action Gt: 8.8.8.4.2. Sw: 8.8.8.4.III.8. Ped: 16.8.5-1/3.4.
A full description and photos can be seen here.
Source:
1. Organ Historical Trust of Australia with permission.