Kangaroo Point, QLD - St Mary's Anglican
Year Built: 1872
Denomination: Anglican
Saint: Mary
Address: 455 Main Street, Kangaroo Point, Queensland, 4169
Architect: R.G. Suter
Traditional Owners: Turrbal and Jagera people
Last Updated: 05/06/2023
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History and Architecture:
The first Anglican church was built in John (now Rotherham) Street, and the first services were taken by Archdeacon Glennie of The Downs, with the first Rector being Rev. Bodenham.
The foundation stone of the present church was laid in 1872, and the church was consecrated on 5 November 1873,2 replacing an earlier timber church built nearby in John Street (then Church Lane) in 1849. The building is constructed of porphyry stone (Brisbane tuff) obtained close by. It was designed by the architect, R.G. Suter.
Clergy:
These names are now in the Database and can be searched individually.
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1869 - 1871 | Rev James R. Moffatt | 1821 | 1875 | |
| 1871 - 1888 | Rev David A. Court | 1831 | 1888 | |
| 1888 - 1892 | Rev Herbert Heath | 1831 | 1913 | |
| 1892 - 1899 | Rev Charles Codling | 1858 | 1938 | |
| 1899 - 1903 | Rev Charles W. Barron | |||
| 1903 - 1912 | Rev William Maitland Woods | 1864 | 1927 | |
| 1912 - 1922 | Rev Harry Gradwell | 1874 | 1955 | |
| 1922 - 1935 | Rev John Thompson Perry | 1880 | 1954 | |
| 1935 - 1946 | Rev John Edward Norman Osborn | 1882 | 1966 | |
| 1946 - 1951 | Rev Alexander Charles C. Stevenson | 1903 | 1955 | |
| 1951 - 1957 | Rev Walter Brian Ward | 1906 | 1989 | |
| 1957 - 1978 | Rev Reuben Athelstane Foote | 1910 | 1994 | |
| 1978 - 1984 | Rev Peter W. Allan | |||
| 1984 - 1993 | Rev Ross R. Burnett | |||
| 1993 - 1999 | Rev John R. Warner | |||
| 1999 - 2003 | Rev Robert W. Nolan | |||
| 2003 - 2014 | Rev Stephen H. Redhead | |||
| 2014 - 2021 ? | Rev Gary F. Harch | |||
| 2023 - | Rev Richard James |
Organ:
The Organ was built by H.C. Lincoln of London in 1823 or earlier. Installed in 1876 in present church, and 1893 in new transept. Restored in 1897 by Whitehouse & Marlor of Brisbane. Additions in 1898 by Whitehouse & Marlor, Brisbane. Additions again in 1922 by Whitehouse Brothers of Brisbane. 2 manuals, 12 speaking stops, mechanical action. Rebuilt & enlarged in 1961 by Whitehouse Brothers of Brisbane. It has 2 manuals, 15 speaking stops, electro-pneumatic action.
For a full description and photos click here.
Contributions:
1. 2023 John Huth Photo and list of names
Source:
1. Cable Clerical Index with permission
2. Organ Historical Trust of Australia with permission.
3. Church website.