Merriwa, NSW - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1900
Denomination: Anglican
Address: 40 Bow Street, Merriwa, New South Wales, 2329
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Wiradjuri people
Last Updated: 07/05/2023
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History and Architecture:
The first church commenced in 1850 and was consecrated in 1855 as "Holy Trinity" by William Tyrell, Lord Bishop of Newcastle. The present sandstone Church was completed in 1900, the same year as the church of St Columba at Cassilis was erected.
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Mrs W.S. Wilson June 24 1899".
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 - 1883 | Rev William Skinner Wilson | 1836 | 1883 | |
| 1883 - 1888 | Rev John Shaw | 1829 | 1904 | |
| 1897 - 1900 | Rev Reginald Vivian King | 1872 | 1918 | |
| 1911 - 1911 | Rev Garnet Vere Portus | Curate | 1883 | 1954 |
| 1913 - 1914 | Rev Keith Dixon Norman | Curate | 1885 | 1958 |
| 1922 - 1926 | Rev David Thomas Rees | 1879 | 1951 | |
| 1940 - | Rec Sydney Victor Satchell | 1901 | 1980 | |
| 1961 - 1972 | Rev Warwick Turvey | |||
| 1974 - 1980 | Rev Keith Coaldrake | |||
| 1981 - 1984 | Rev Douglas R. Stevens | |||
| 1984 - 1987 | Rev James Bromley | |||
| 1988 - 1993 | Rev Christopher Butterworth |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Contributions:
1. 2023 Bishop Doug Stevens additional names
Source:
1. Cable Clerical Index.
2. Upperhunter.nsw.gov.au