Clunes, VIC - St Andrews Uniting
Year Built: 1864
Denomination: Uniting
Saint: Andrew
Address: Service Street, Clunes, Victoria, 3370
Previous Denomination: Methodist
Architect: J.A. Doane
Architectural Style: Low and Mixed Gothic
Traditional Owners: Dja Dja Wurrung people
Last Updated: 20/08/2024
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History and Architecture:
Constructed in the Low & mixed Gothic style it was designed by Ballarat architect J.A. Doane, and commenced in 1864. It consists of a broad nave and transepts with galleries, including cast iron balustrades. The facade incorporates a slate-roofed octagonal turret and spire and a four-light perpendicular Gothic window. The Basalt manse was erected in the mid 1860's.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 - 1871 | Rev John Seccombe | M | 1844 | 1934 |
| 1929 - 1933 | Rev Robert Jackson | M | ||
| 1940 - 1945 | Rev Frederick A. Plumb | M | 1972 | |
| 1945 - 1949 | Rev Arthur D Lelean | M | ||
| 1949 - 1952 | Rev Frederick C Ivory | M | 1885 | 1964 |
| 1952 - 1956 | Rev Wesley W Trigg | M |
Organ:
The builder of the organ is uncertain although a deteriorated handwritten paper fragment in the pallet box recorded the name of Francis N********2 fecit 186. For a complete overview of the Organ click here.
Source:
2. Organ Historical Trust of Australia with permission.