Hunters Hill, NSW - Life Congregtional
Year Built: 1878
Denomination: Congregational
Address: 20 Alexander Street, Hunters Hill, New South Wales, 2110
Architect: Albert Bond
Traditional Owners: Wallumedegal people
Last Updated: 20/11/2023
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History and Architecture:
The Church held its first service in November 1876. The site the Church sits on was purchased for £200. The building, predominantly of sandstone, was completed in 1878 by builder Antonio Bondietti, an immigrant from Switzerland. Its architect was Albert Bond.
A metal plaque on the stone fence reads, " In memorium William C. Howard a Deacon for many years OBIT Jan 26th 1932".
Clergy:
These names are now in the database and can be search individually
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Rev Beckingham | |||
| 1894 - | Rev John R. Jones | |||
| - | Rev S. Pratt | |||
| - | Rev A. H. Austin | |||
| - | Rev John Olley | |||
| - | Rev S. C. Fairey |
Organ:
The organ was supplied by Charles Richardson in 1922, being officially opened on Sunday 23 April. (2/9 mechanical). The Organ has several interesting features including mechanical action to the manuals at a time when tubular-pneumatic action was long established as the industry standard.
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Source:
1. Organ Music Society of Sydney with permission.
2. TROVE