Mitchelton, QLD - Presbyterian
Denomination: Presbyterian
Address: 40 Ruby Road, Mitchelton, Queensland, 4053
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Turrbal people
Last Updated: 06/08/2024
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.