Mitchelton, QLD - Presbyterian

Denomination: Presbyterian

Address: 40 Ruby Road, Mitchelton, Queensland, 4053

Architect: Unknown

Traditional Owners: Turrbal people

Last Updated: 06/08/2024

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History and Architecture:

The stump capping ceremony for the original church building in Ruby Street was held on 3rd July 1926. The Church was opened on the 22nd of August 1926. The Church was opened by Rev. W.H. Waters. (B.A.). Moderator of Assembly. Services of worship commenced on this day.

The Foundation stone of the current Church was laid on 8th November 1964. The Church building was opened on the 10th of April 1965 by the Moderator of the Presbytery in Brisbane Rev M.W. Roberts.

Clergy:

The following have ministered as appointees of the Dept of Home Missions or as Ordained Ministers

Years Name Annotation D.o.B D.o.D
1926 - Rev Arthur Asboe 1895 1973
1930 - 1931 Rev James Frederick McKay 1907 2000
1932 - Rev Malcolm Charles Mayes 1907 1989
1932 - 1933 Rev Reginal Graham Skerman 1913 1975
1933 - Rev Peter Munro 1907 1942
1933 - 1934 Rev Thomas Cunningham Watson 1907 1991
1935 - 1936 Rev J. C. McDiamid
1937 - 1938 Rev James Richard Sweet 1912 2007
1939 - 1940 Rev Andrew Robert Wilson 1914 2007
1941 - 1942 Rev Eric Ballinger 1908 1988
1942 - 1942 Rev Theaker
1943 - 1944 Rev A. I. McKay
1945 - 1945 Rev Thomas Johnson Patterson 1918 1964
1946 - 1948 Rev George William Taylor 1908 1971
1949 - 1951 Rev Leslie William Wyer 1922 2010
1952 - 1955 Rev N. T. Barker
1955 - 1956 Rev I. M. Taylor
1956 - 1957 Mr A. G. McLaren
1957 - 1966 Rev R. B. McIntyre
1967 - Rev N. W. Wallis

Organ:

No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.

Source:

1. Mitchelton Presbyterian Church Diamond Jubilee History 1926 - 1986 Theme Behind and Beyond 86.
2. Biographical Register of Presbyterian Ministers in Australia 1901-1977 New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia with permission Rowland Ward and Malcolm Prentis.