Eaglehawk, VIC - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1860
Denomination: Presbyterian
Address: 75A Victoria Street, Eaglehawk, Victoria, 3556
Architect: Mr Duncan
Traditional Owners: Dja Dja Wurrung people
Last Updated: 18/11/2023
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History and Architecture:
The Foundation stone was laid by "Bendigo Mac" i.e. Mr Lachlan McLachlan Police Magistrate of the district. The total cost of building the Church was £500. The Church plans were drawn by Mr Duncan who gave his services free and the Church was built by Messrs Griffiths and Co.
On 1st April, 1860, three special services were held to celebrate the formal opening of the Eaglehawk Presbyterian Church. The morning service was conducted by Rev. W. R. Fletcher )Congregational) the afternoon service by n Robert He service by Rev. J. Nish (St. Andrew's, Bendigo) and the evening service by Rev Robert Henderson.
Clergy:
These names are now in the Database and can be searched individually.
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 - 1862 | Rev Robert Henderson | |||
| 1862 - 1869 | Rev James Abernethy | |||
| 1870 - 1873 | Rev W. Moore White | |||
| 1873 - 1876 | Rev J. Bentley Reid | |||
| 1877 - 1898 | Rev Robert Lewers | |||
| 1899 - 1907 | Rev David Telfer | 1907 | ||
| 1907 - 1910 | Rev William Cunningham | |||
| 1911 - 1915 | Rev A. Irving Davidson | 1875 | 1961 | |
| 1916 - 1920 | Rev Andrew Brownlie | 1927 | ||
| 1920 - 1923 | Rev James Kelly | |||
| 1924 - 1928 | Rev Albert Harvey | |||
| 1928 - 1932 | Pastor Henry Lyons | |||
| 1932 - 1935 | Rev Thomas Darby | 1882 | 1973 | |
| 1935 - 1936 | Rev James Ashmore | |||
| 1937 - 1940 | Pastor James Blackney | |||
| 1941 - 1941 | Pastor E. Vertigan | |||
| 1941 - 1945 | Rev Arthur Henderson | |||
| 1947 - 1951 | Rev Norman Pfeiffer | 1976 | ||
| 1951 - 1951 | Rev Arthur Stamp | |||
| 1951 - 1954 | Rev A. Renolds Walters | |||
| 1955 - 1958 | Rev George Leicester | |||
| 1959 - 1964 | Rev Neil Scott | |||
| 1965 - 1966 | Rev Wilfred Collins | |||
| 1967 - 1971 | Rev John McDermid | |||
| 1973 - 1975 | Rev Robert Stenton | |||
| 1976 - 1977 | Rev John Roberts | |||
| 1977 - 1980 | Rev John Aitken | |||
| 1980 - 1983 | Rev Colin A. Harrison | |||
| 1985 - 1995 | Rev John E. Webster | |||
| 1995 - 1995 | Rev Andrew M. Clarke | |||
| 1995 - 2008 | Rev Robert V. Romeo | |||
| 2008 - 2009 | Rev Grant Vayne | |||
| 2023 - | Rev Jesse Walz |
Organ:
The introduction of hymns and instrumental music caused much misgiving among members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Wm. Simpson tried to assist by putting in a Harmonium in 1864. It was tried for three months, after which a vote was taken and the instrument was rejected and removed. The Harmonium was finally received in April, 1865.
Source:
1. Church website.
2. Ryerson Index.
3. Presbyterian Church from 1859 - 2009 at Eaglehawk. 285.29454 E3E