Deloraine, TAS - Baptist
Year Built: 1880
Denomination: Baptist
Address: 3 Bonney Street, Deloraine, Tasmania, 7304
Architect: Unknown
Last Updated: 09/12/2022
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History and Architecture:
According to the book William and Mary Ann Gibson by Greg Luxford apparently William Gibson donated the sale proceeds of one of his Ram's at the Royal Melbourne Show to fund the building of the Tabernacle. That figure was £1,000. The family also paid for the building of stables and allegedly a manse. They also paid for the Ministers salary.
The Church is classified by the National Trust as a fine Italianate chapel with classical facade. The main south facade is stucco in Italianate style with pilasters and pediment. Central entry with double four panel door, fanlight and decorative keystone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 - 1871 | Rev Jesse Pullen | |||
| 1863 - 1871 | Rev J. S. Harrison | Interim | ||
| 1881 - 1882 | Rev H. W. Wood | |||
| 1882 - 1884 | Rev E Vaughn | |||
| 1884 - 1887 | Rev A. Hyde | |||
| 1887 - 1892 | Rev H. D. Archer | |||
| 1892 - 1895 | Rev H. W. Wood | |||
| 1895 - 1898 | Rev S. A. Harris | |||
| 1898 - 1901 | Rev Howard Leslie Elliot | |||
| 1901 - 1905 | Rev W. H. Short | |||
| 1905 - 1908 | Rev V. G. Britten | |||
| 1909 - 1914 | Rev J. W. Fisher | |||
| 1914 - 1916 | Rev A. Butler | |||
| 1916 - 1917 | Rev J. Parker | |||
| 1918 - 1921 | Rev A. P. Dawson | |||
| 1921 - 1925 | Rev A. B. Holloway | |||
| 1926 - 1930 | Rev J. G. Langton | |||
| 1930 - 1933 | Rev V. G. Britton | |||
| 1930 - 1933 | Rev R. Wotton | Asst | ||
| 1933 - 1936 | Rev F. T. Belot | |||
| 1936 - 1938 | Rev R. Steel | |||
| 1936 - 1938 | Rev J. D. Williams | Asst | ||
| 1939 - 1943 | Rev W. Black | |||
| 1944 - 1946 | Rev R. Kingsmill | |||
| 1946 - 1950 | Rev T. C. Cronau | |||
| 1951 - 1955 | Rev S. Bath | |||
| 1955 - 1956 | Rev M. D. Brewer | |||
| 1957 - 1961 | Rev T. W. Fist | |||
| - | Rev W. Tate | Interim | ||
| - | Rev R. Pocklington | Interim | ||
| - | Rev R. Steel | Interim | ||
| - | Rev V. Ratcliffe | Interim | ||
| 2005 - | Rev Edward Nibbs | Interim | ||
| 2017 - 2020 | Rev Michael Rowels |
Source:
1. A brief history of the Deloraine Baptist Church 1859 - 1959 Centenary Year Celebrations. LSC P 286.194631 FIS
2. William and Mary Ann Gibson. Greg Luxford. LSC P 286.1946 GIB