Croydon, NSW - St James Anglican
Year Built: 1883
Denomination: Anglican
Saint: James
Address: 2 Highbury Street, Croydon, New South Wales, 2132
Architect: Edmund Blacket
Traditional Owners: Wangal people
Last Updated: 07/02/2024
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History and Architecture:
The Church was designed by Edmund Blacket and opened in 1883 – the building was originally intended to be used as a school and temporary church, but the arrangement became permanent and in 1891 the building was extended with the additions of a transept and chancel.
The other heritage building on our site, known as ‘Wynola’, was originally a neighbouring private home designed by Horbury Hunt. It was acquired by St James in 1926.
A wall plaque reads, " To the Glory of God commemorating the first service held in a marquee 10th September 1882 dedicated by James Holmes Rector 12th September 1982".
Clergy:
These names are in the database and can be searched individually
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 - 1882 | Rev Walter Beresford Irving | Curate | 1842 | 1912 |
| 1882 - 1900 | Rev Samuel Fox | 1830 | 1902 | |
| 1887 - 1888 | Rev Maurice Gray | Locum | 1845 | 1918 |
| 1894 - 1894 | Rev John Frazer Sydney Russell | Lay Reader | 1871 | 1932 |
| 1897 - 1900 | Rev Frederick Joseph Dillon | Curate | 1866 | 1958 |
| 1900 - 1918 | Rev Joseph Best | 1855 | 1919 | |
| 1904 - | Rev John Henry Willcoxson | Lay Reader | 1881 | 1975 |
| 1908 - 1909 | Rev Jeremiah Chaffers Welsh | Locum | 1842 | 1912 |
| 1913 - 1913 | Rev Charles Lindesay Williams | Curate | 1887 | 1964 |
| 1914 - 1917 | Rev Frank Hope Dangerfield Alderton | Catechist 14 Curate 16 - 17 | 1884 | 1962 |
| 1918 - 1924 | Rev Charles Hughesdon | 1868 | 1942 | |
| 1917 - 1918 | Rev Nathan Middleton Lloyd | Curate | 1861 | 1937 |
| 1919 - 1920 | Rev Vernon Harold Jenkyn | Curate | 1885 | 1973 |
| 1921 - 1922 | Rev Charles Lindesay Williamn | Curate | 1887 | 1964 |
| 1924 - 1936 | Rev Arthur Leslie Wade | 1876 | 1970 | |
| 1925 - 1927 | Rev Eric Clive Yarrington | Curate | 1901 | 1948 |
| 1936 - 1941 | Rev Frederick Henry Barnier Dillon | 1901 | 1959 | |
| 1941 - 1945 | Rev Gilbert Alexander Hook | 1907 | 1992 | |
| 1945 - 1963 | Rev James Rodwell Le'Huray | 1897 | 1971 | |
| 1946 - 1948 | Rev William Thomas Price | Curate | 1875 | 1962 |
| 1949 - 1949 | Rev John Francis Chapple | Locum 6 months | 1873 | 1952 |
| 1964 - 1971 | Rev Leonard John Harris | 1911 | 1988 | |
| 1974 - 1974 | Rev Lancelot Herbert Arthur Broadley | Locum | 1907 | 1976 |
| 1988 - | Rev Robert Gordon Fillingham | Locum | 1915 | 1997 |
Organ:
The present fine organ was built in 1893 by James Conacher & Sons of Huddersfield (a firm not to be confused with the rival company, established by James' brother, and known as Peter Conacher & Co., "The Old Firm").
A full description and photos can be seen here.
Source:
1. Organ Music Society of Sydney with permission.
2. Cable Clerical Index with permission.