Holbrook, NSW - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1887
Denomination: Anglican
Saint: Paul
Address: Young Street, Holbrook, New South Wales, 2644
Architect: Unknown
Last Updated: 28/06/2023
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History and Architecture:
Original built in 1887 the church was opened in 1887. A Sanctuary was added in 1967. Other alterations took place in 1958 and 1964.
The Rev. Julius Scott took charge early in 1884, and appears to have been the first occupant of the Parsonage. He must have been a capable man and of strong personality, for it was he who had largely promoted the formation of Germanton as a separate parish while he was still only a deacon-assistant in Albury.
The old Rectory was built in 1882-1883. The old Rectory is now a private dwelling. The new Rectory was built in 1971-1972. The Foundation stone was laid on 20th February, 1972 Dedicated on 14th May, 1972 The Rectory was made of brick veneer construction on a concrete raft base. It comprise, living, dining, and family areas, four bedrooms, and a study, plus the usual office double garage was added in 1985.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1839 - 1851 | Rev Charles Ferdinand Brigstocke | From Yass | ||
| 1844 - | Rev William Lisle | Locum | ||
| 1851 - 1858 | Rev Henry Elliott | From Albury | 1814 | 1858 |
| 1858 - 1862 | Rev Rober Potter | From Albury | ||
| 1863 - 1867 | Rev Marcus Blake Brownrigg | From Albury | ||
| 1867 - 1871 | Rev D E Jones | From Albury | ||
| 1871 - 1871 | Rev W Locke | From Albury | ||
| 1872 - 1881 | Rev Alfred Davidson Acocks | From Albury | ||
| 1873 - 1877 | Rev Jonathan T Evans | Asst | ||
| 1877 - 1878 | Deacon William Anderson | Asst | ||
| 1878 - 1881 | Deacon Julius Scott | Asst | ||
| 1881 - 1881 | Deacon A. C Newstead | |||
| 1882 - 1883 | Rev R H.W. Christie | |||
| 1884 - 1891 | Rev Julius Scott | |||
| 1891 - 1891 | Rev E. F Hutchings | Locum | ||
| 1892 - 1894 | Rev A. R Shaw | |||
| 1894 - 1896 | Rev D C Bates | |||
| 1896 - 1898 | Rev T E Owens Mell | |||
| 1898 - 1914 | Rev James Bean | |||
| 1914 - 1914 | Rev J J.E. Done | Locum | ||
| 1914 - 1916 | Rev Arthur Phillips | |||
| 1917 - 1922 | Rev W Parkes | |||
| 1923 - 1928 | Rev J. M Thomas | |||
| 1928 - 1929 | Rev J. W. Platt | Locum | ||
| 1929 - 1930 | Rev J. D Nicholson | Locum | ||
| 1930 - 1936 | Rev G E Wheeler | |||
| 1936 - 1970 | Rev H H Kyte | |||
| 1970 - 1975 | Rev D J. Primmer | |||
| 1977 - 1980 | Rev B. J. Fernley | 1945 | ||
| 1980 - 1980 | Rev Edwin Charles Byford | 1947 | ||
| 1980 - 1984 | Rev Stephen Heath Williams | 1951 | ||
| 1989 - 1993 | Rev A B. Ewing | 1951 | ||
| 1993 - 1996 | Rev C. R Littlejohn | |||
| 2000 - | Rev Trevor Stuart Smith | |||
| 2002 - 2010 | Rev Kevin Farrellt | |||
| 2011 - 2019 | Rev James Coats |
Source:
1. A Quick Look over our Shoulder. Anglicans in the Holbrook Area 1839 - 1987. DE Francis. 283.099448 FRA
2. The Australian Anglican Directory 2000