Daylesford, VIC - St Andrew's Presbyterian (Former)
Year Built: 1904
Denomination: Presbyterian
Saint: Andrew
Address: 21 Camp Street, Daylesford, Victoria, 3460
Architect: Clegg & Miller
Traditional Owners: Wurundjeri, Taungurung & Dja Dja Wurrung people
Last Updated: 19/09/2024
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History and Architecture:
The foundation stone was laid in 1903 by Mrs Jessie Leggatt of a prominent Daylesford family (there is a Leggatt Street in the town). Mrs Leggatt gave the money to build the church and her marble memorial plaque remains affixed inside the empty porch. The style is a modified English Decorated.
A brick church built between 1903 and 1904 designed by Clegg & Miller.
The Church closed in 2002 when the Presbyterians moved to a smaller location.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 - 1864 | Rev Jarrett | |||
| 1867 - 1871 | Rev J. Barlow | |||
| 1871 - | Rev James Smeaton | |||
| 1896 - | Rev E. Rorke | |||
| 1900 - | Rev J. A. Burns | |||
| 1914 - 1914 | Rev S. H. McGowan | |||
| 1915 - 1915 | Rev J. McIntosh | |||
| 1916 - 1918 | Rev S. H. McGowan | |||
| 1920 - | Rev Carson |
Organ:
Built in 1904 by E. Cornwall Cook. Renovated in 1906 by George Fincham & Sons. It has 2 manuals, 11 speaking stops, 4 couplers, mechanical action.
A full history can be seen here.
Contributions:
1. 2024 Daylesford & District Historical Society Inc. Research.
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Source:
1. Organ Historical Trust of Australia with permission.