Exeter, TAS - All Saints' Anglican
Year Built: 1916
Denomination: Anglican
Saint: All Saints
Address: 91 Main Road, Exeter, Tasmania, 7075
Architect: Unknown
Last Updated: 02/01/2025
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History and Architecture:
The first move towards the establishment of a church at Exeter took place during the year 1910 when a meeting was held at the Hotel to discuss the purchase of a piece of land on which to build a church. Those attending that meeting included Rev. C. C. Macmichael, Messrs B. C. Archer, Spencer Priestley, George Bray and Eric Reid. It was decided to canvass the district. Mr. Reid was appointed Treasurer and about 20 pounds was subscribed. Mr. W. V. Reeves became Treasurer and Secretary, a position he held until his death in December 1944.
The foundation stone of the church was laid by Bishop Stevens on 24 January 1916 and the first service held on December 17 of the same year but the dedication service was not held until 20 January 1917, exactly one year after the commencement of the work. Since so much of the materials had beer given and so much of the labour was voluntary, no figures were kept on building costs. Nonetheless, reference to the minutes show that the total accounts passed by the committee amount to £600, and the amount of actual costs mentioned at the compietton was £700.
A Foundation stone reads, " A.D.M.G. This stone was laid by the Lord Bishop of Tasmania on Jan 24th 1916".
In 1910 Mr.Southerwood, the local publican, donated land for the building of a church and from thereon the West Tamar Mission conducted regular services in halls, schools and packing sheds at Rosevears, Exeter, West and East Glengarry, Frankford, Gravelly Beach and Bridgenorth.
A fuller history can be viewed here.
Clergy:
1919
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 - | Rev John Vansittart Bucland | 1850 | 1932 | |
| 1916 - | Rev John Herman | |||
| 1918 - 1919 | Rev Harry Johstone Gauntlett | 1868 | 1949 | |
| 1927 - 1934 | Rev Charles James Randell | 1876 | 1956 | |
| 1935 - 1941 | Rev Richard Bruce Cranswick | 1902 | 1972 | |
| 1942 - 1946 | Rev Malcolm Alan Frank Downie | 1913 | 1998 | |
| 1946 - 1948 | Rev C. V. Doig | |||
| 1948 - 1951 | Rev I. J. Brown | |||
| 1951 - 1954 | Rev E. J. Viney | |||
| 1954 - 1958 | Rev M. R. Stanton | |||
| 1958 - 1959 | Rev D. J. Turner | For 6 months | ||
| 1959 - 1962 | Rev Winfrid James Richards | 1909 | 1991 | |
| 1962 - 1968 | Rev I J. Carter | |||
| 1968 - 1972 | Rev B. Hutchinson | |||
| 1972 - 1977 | Rev C. Ruddock | |||
| 1977 - 1979 | Rev G. Canion | |||
| 1979 - 1980 | Rev G. Tyson | Hon Priest | ||
| 1980 - | Rev G. Jones | |||
| 2020 - | Rev Carol Hole | |||
| 2020 - | Rev Keith McCoy |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
1. A Brief history of All Saints Anglican Church Exeter Tasmania, by Phyllis Stephenson. Updated by Robin MacDonald 2008. LSC P 283.9461 STE
2. All Sains Exeter a brief History. LSC P 283.9465 STE
3. Church website. Click here.