Mitcham, SA - St Michael's Anglican
Year Built: 1852
Denomination: Anglican
Saint: Michael
Address: 18 Church Road, Mitcham, South Australia,
Architect: William Weir
Traditional Owners: Kaurna people
Last Updated: 19/04/2023
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History and Architecture:
A foundation stone was laid on 30 September 1848. McElligott's quarry at the southern end of Fullarton Road supplied the stone for St. Michaels.
Gothic Revival Church built 1852, by W.Weir, southern nave added by E.Wright in 1863, vestry in 1871. Stone was quarried in Brownhill Creek Reserve and unfortunately the original (and typical colonial) wall finish with square raked joints has been removed. The Architect was William Weir.
Clergy:
These names are now in the Database and can be searched individually.
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1864 - | Rev William Buckton Andrews | 1829 | 1918 | |
| 1864 - 1878 | Rev H Read | |||
| 1883 - 1884 | Rev George Henry Parr | 1819 | 1904 | |
| 1884 - 1888 | Rev A Sell | |||
| 1888 - 1893 | Rev F. W. Samwell | |||
| 1907 - 1908 | Rev G M Searcy | |||
| 1947 - 1952 | Rev R J. Roddick | |||
| 1961 - 1962 | Rev J C Howells | |||
| 1980 - 1982 | Rev F. G. Kernot | Asst | ||
| 1984 - 1986 | Rev Mark Arnell Thomas | Asst | 1947 | |
| 1987 - 1988 | Rev Christopher R.E Beal | Asst | ||
| 2014 - | Rev Keith Brice |
Organ:
The Organ was built by Bishop & Son in 1878. The instrument was shipped early in 1878, installed at Mitcham by Robert Mackenzie and opened on 13 October 1878. It was restored by George Stephens Pty Ltd in 1994. It has 2 manuals, 13 speaking stops, 3 couplers, mechanical action.
For a full history and photos click here.
Source:
1. Cable Clergy Index.
2. Anglican Clergymen in South Australia in the Nineteenth Century, T.T. Reed.
3. Organ Historical Trust of Australia with permission.