Mittagong, NSW - St Stephen's Anglican
Year Built: 1878
Denomination: Anglican
Saint: Stephen
Address: Main Street , Mittagong, New South Wales, 2575
Architect: Edmund Blackett
Traditional Owners: Gundungurra and Tharawal people
Last Updated: 27/09/2023
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History and Architecture:
In 1876, the foundation stone was laid by Frederic Barker, the Bishop of Sydney, in front of five-hundred people. Work then began on the sandstone church building, designed by famed colonial architect Edmund Blackett, which opened on November 10, 1878. The Church cost over a £1,000's to build.
In 1928 the church was expanded in size by a third to reach its present size. A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was laid by Mrs J.C. Wright 10 - 11 - 28".
The new parish hall was constructed in 2007 to replace the original weatherboard structure erected in the late 1800's.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 - 1896 | Rev Frederic Charles Williams | 1843 | 1928 | |
| 1922 - 1925 | Rev William Robertson Bowers | 1860 | 1925 | |
| 1925 - 1935 | Rev Clifton Plessay Brown | 1882 | 1963 | |
| 1938 - 1942 | Rev George Arnold Conolly | 1900 | 1964 | |
| 1942 - | Rev Thomas Jackson Yates | Locum | 1914 | 1976 |
| 1945 - | Rev Thomas Jacksin Yates | Locum | 1914 | 1976 |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
1. Cable Clerical Index.
2. Historical board at front of church.