Hamilton, QLD - St Augustine's Anglican
Year Built: 1920
Denomination: Anglican
Saint: Augustine
Address: 56 Racecourse Road, Hamilton, Queensland, 4007
Architect: G.H.M Addison & Son
Traditional Owners: Turrbal people
Last Updated: 07/06/2023
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History and Architecture:
The Church was built as a thank-offering to God for deliverance and peace, and as a War Memorial Church to the valour, sacrifice and endurance of Australian men and women who served in the Great War. The present red brick, rectangular church, erected due east and west of the site, was completed in 1920 at a cost of £6,392 including seats.
The present church is 120 feet by 32 feet and can seat 350 people with an extra fifty places available in the Gallery. The great 'Te Deum' window is a significant feature, bathing the interior of the church in a kaleidoscopic glow of colour throughout the day.
The architects were G.H.M Addison & Son.
Clergy:
These names are now in the Database and can be searched individually.
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 - 1917 | Rev Harold Hadyn Green | 1880 | 1922 | |
| 1914 - 1914 | Rev Cecil Geoffrey Turner | Curate | 1878 | 1947 |
| 1918 - 1933 | Rev John Bridie Armstrong | 1858 | 1937 | |
| 1933 - 1952 | Rev Francis Butler Birch | 1883 | 1976 | |
| 1934 - 1935 | Rev George Ratcliff Hemming | Curate | 1908 | 2003 |
| 1936 - 1937 | Rev Theodore Bruce McCall | Curate | 1911 | 1969 |
| 1937 - 1939 | Rev Howard Wlliam Grubb | Curate | 1906 | 1942 |
| 1938 - 1938 | Rev Ormonde Winstanley Birch | Locum | 1879 | 1969 |
| 1939 - 1940 | Rev William Don Clavell Dunbar | Curate | 1906 | 1999 |
| 1940 - 1940 | Rev Cryil Harry Sharpe | Curate | 1907 | 1992 |
| 1973 - | Rev Jack Kruger | |||
| 1978 - | Rev William F. Carter | |||
| 1980 - | Rev Arthur J. Grimshaw | |||
| 1985 - | Rev Michae. A. Paxton Hall | |||
| 1989 - | Rev Arthur E. Jordan | |||
| 1998 - | Rev Robert R. Braun | |||
| 2008 - | Rev Marian J. Free |
Organ:
The present Organ was built by Whitehouse Brothers of Brisbane in 1959. 2 manuals, 15 speaking stops, electro-pneumatic action. Additions were made in 1988. Rebuilt & enlarged in 2007 by W.J. Simon Pierce of Brisbane. It has 2 manuals, 19 speaking stops, electro-pneumatic action.
For a full description and photos click here.
Contributions:
1. John Huth, board with list of clergy, rear and internal photo
Source:
1. Cable Clerical Index.
2. Heritage Brisbane website.
3. Organ Historical Trust of Australia with permission.