Footscray, VIC - Baptist
Year Built: 1904
Denomination: Baptist
Address: 60 Paisley Street, Footscray, Victoria, 3011
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Wurundjeri people
Last Updated: 30/04/2023
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History and Architecture:
A Foundation stone reads, " This memorial stone was laid by Rev S Pearce Carey M.A.. President of the Baptist Union of Victoria Aug 6th 1904". Another Foundation stone reads, " This memorial stone was laid by Mrs Westmore G Stephens Aug 6th 1904 - McKellar Architect - A Parker Contractor".
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 - 1932 | Rev Joseph Goble | 1863 | 1932 | |
| 1903 - | Rev T Keith Ewen | 1942 | ||
| 1920 - | Rev C. W. Collard | |||
| 1985 - 1989 | Rev Ian Carmichael | |||
| 2021 ? - | Rev Cheryl Williams |
Organ:
The Organ was built in 1948 by Hill, Norman & Beard. It has 2 manuals, 15 speaking stops, 8 couplers, electro-pneumatic action
A full description and photos can be seen here.
Source:
1. Trove.
2. Organ Historical Trust of Australia with permission.