Dulwich Hill, NSW - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1886
Denomination: Anglican
Address: Corner Herbert & Seaview Streets, Dulwich Hill, New South Wales, 2203
Architect: Charles Rosenthal
Traditional Owners: Cadiga people
Last Updated: 08/02/2024
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History and Architecture:
A timber hall on the site of the present church where services where held (this hall was then divided up, part of which is now the Jennifer Russell Hall standing behind the Holy Trinity, 1886 church building.
The first Holy Trinity Anglican Church was on the opposite side of the present day church and was dedicated by Bishop Barry on 10 April 1886. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by The Most Reverend John Charles Wright DD Archbishop of Sydney on June 19th 1915. CA Chambers MA Rector".
The Church £8,000 to build.
A brick church with moulded brick and sandstone detailing. It has heavy square brick pilasters and butressing. Rusticated sandstone walling to Herbert and Seaview Streets.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 - 1889 | Rev James Clarke | 1856/57 | 1942 | |
| 1889 - 1895 | Rev William Harris Saunders | 1852 | 1896 | |
| 1895 - 1911 | Rev E. A. Colvin | 1856 | 1924 | |
| 1911 - 1916 | Rev William George Hilliard | Curate | 1887 | 1960 |
| 1911 - 1928 | Rev George Alexander Chambers | 1877 | 1963 | |
| 1928 - 1934 | Rev Francis William Tugwell | 1884 | 1970 | |
| 1933 - 1934 | Rev Allan Leonard Ironside | Curate | 1907 | 1975 |
| 1934 - 1940 | Rev Herbert Edward Taylor | 1848 | 1924 | |
| 1940 - 1953 | Rev E. L. Milliard | |||
| 1949 - | Rev Harry Edwards | |||
| 1953 - 1967 | Rev Leslie Stewart Richards | |||
| 1967 - 1977 | Rev Kenneth James Leask | |||
| 1978 - 1981 | Rev James Edward Murray Endean | |||
| 1981 - 1989 | Rev Alwyn Geoffrey Griffiths | |||
| 1990 - | Rev David Bruce Smith | |||
| 2023 ? - | Rev Simon Keith |
Organ:
The Organ was built by Charles Richardson in 1902. Originally fitted with tubular-pneumatic action it was rebuilt with electro-pneumatic action by Ian D Brown in 1974. It has (2/21 electro-pneumatic).
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Source:
1. Holy Trinity Church Dulwich Hill 1886 - 2015. John Coleman and Robert Irving 283.9441 2015
2. Cable Clerical Index with permission.
3. Organ Music Society of Sydney with permission.