Campbelltown, NSW - S Peter's Anglican
Year Built: 1823
Saint: Peter
Address: 12 Cordeaux Street, Campbelltown, New South Wales, 2560
Architect: Francis Lawless
Last Updated: 16/05/2024
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History and Architecture:
Built on a site selected by Governor Macquarie to a design of and by Francis Lawless. Completed 1823. A rare Georgian parish Church. A simple well proportioned sandstock brick Georgian Church. The clock by Tolhurst of London was installed 1838.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1843 - 1846 | Rev George Vidal | 1815 | 1878 | |
| 1849 - 1855 | Rev William Stack | 1810 | 1871 | |
| 1869 - 1876 | Rev Robert Speir Willis | 1837 | 1912 | |
| 1902 - 1902 | Rev Thomas Hillhouse Taylor | Locum | 1861 | 1925 |
Organ:
The first organ in the church was commenced by Holroyd & Edwards in 1922. A new tracker action organ was built by J. W. Walker & Sons of England and was installed by the Australian branch of the firm in 1981. It has (2/12 mechanical).
For a complete description and photos click here.
Source:
1. Organ Music Society of Sydney with permission.
2. Cable Clerical Index with permission.
3. Australian Heritage Database.