Camden, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1938
Denomination: Presbyterian
Saint: Andrew
Address: 42 John Street, Camden, New South Wales, 2570
Architect: George B. Gray
Traditional Owners: Dharawal people
Last Updated: 07/08/2024
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History and Architecture:
An article in the 23rd June 1938 edition of the Camden News states in part, " The building which will contain nave, porch and vestry, with dais in chancel. The church will provide seating accommodation for 110. Mr. R. G. Vale, of Maroubra, is the (building contractor. The structure will be of dark brick facings externally, with semi-glazed tiled, roof, the walls internally are to be of brick with dado and plastered above the chancel of dark face bricks".
The Foundation stone was to be laid on July 9th.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 - 1937 | Rev Gordon Robson Garner | |||
| 1946 - 1948 | Rev James Stephen Frederick Buck | 1912 | 1992 | |
| 1949 - 1950 | Rev Douglas Graham Ritchie | 1923 | 2005 | |
| 1952 - 1963 | Rev Adrianus van der Hoeven | |||
| 1961 - 1964 | Rev Jan Stavleu | With Picton | 1913 | 1994 |
| 1966 - 1970 | Rev Robert Harold Vickers | 1904 | 1984 | |
| 1971 - 1974 | Rev Donald Robert Spence | With Picton | 1919 | 2004 |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
1. TROVE
2. Biographical Register of Presbyterian Ministers in Australia 1901-1977 New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia with permission Rowland Ward and Malcolm Prentis.