Canterbury, VIC - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1927
Denomination: Presbyterian
Address: 137 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, 3126
Architect: W.H. Ford
Traditional Owners: Wurundjeri people
Last Updated: 11/03/2023
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History and Architecture:
The foundation stone of the new Presbyterian Church, Canterbury was laid on 19 February 1927. The building was designed by architect W.H. Ford.
Clergy:
These names are now in the Database and can be searched individually.
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 - | Rev T. A. Darling | Trove record | ||
| 1997 - | Rev Grant Lawry | |||
| 1972 - 1980s | Rev Marvin Hagan | approx dates |
Organ:
The Organ was built in 1928 by Frederick Taylor. Rebuilt in 1960 by Hill, Norman & Beard (Australia) Pty Ltd. It has 2 manuals, 22 speaking stops, 9 couplers, electro-pneumatic action.
For a complete history click here.
Contributions:
1. Rosie Leslie 2021, Rev Hagan dates.
2. Organ Historical Trust of Australia