Hurstville, NSW - St Giles War Memorial Presbyterian
Year Built: 1955
Denomination: Presbyterian
Saint: Giles
Address: Corner Park & McMahon Streets, Hurstville, New South Wales, 2220
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Bidjigal people
Last Updated: 05/03/2024
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History and Architecture:
The first Presbyterian Church in Hurstville was a wooden building built in 1904 in Forest Road. The second Church was built in 1923 and is now the Youth Centre opposite the current Church.
The Foundation stone of the current church reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set by Lieut General Sir John Northcott KCMC CVO OB 5th March 1955. Minister Rev R C Cruikshank".
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 - | Rev R. C. Cruickshank | |||
| 2012 - | Rev David McDougall | |||
| 2015 - | Rev Chor Tim Tan |
Organ:
The Organ was built c.1930 by Wurlitzer Co. of Tonawanda, N.Y. (for Strand Theatre, Hobart?). Rebuilt and installed in 1954 in present church Hill, Norman & Beard. (new console & 3 rk mixture supplied) (o/n 14344). 2m., 20 sp.st. (some extension), 5c., el.pn.
Gt: 16.8.8.4.4.2.8. Sw: 8.8.8.4.2-2/3.2.III.8. Ped: 16.8.8.5-1/3.4.
For a full description and photos click here.
Source:
1. PresKey
2. Organ Music Society of Sydney with permission.