Mooroolbark, VIC - St Francis in the Fields Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1962
Denomination: Anglican
Address: 218 Hull Road, Mooroolbark, Victoria, 3138
Architect: Wystan Widdows
Traditional Owners: Wurundjeri people
Last Updated: 04/08/2024
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History and Architecture:
Designed by the architect Wystan Widdows as a hall, the foundation stone was laid on 18 February 1962. The Church closed in 2017.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 - 1968 | Rev Robert Holden Ford | 1906 | 1983 | |
| 1966 - 1968 | Rev Albert Edward Bellamy | 1902 | 1970 | |
| 1988 - 1989 | Rev Graham Leslie Harrison | 1907 | 1990 | |
| 2015 - | Rev Andrew Lang | |||
| 2015 - | Deacon Ann Wakeling | |||
| 2015 - | Deacon Louise Lang |
Organ:
The organ was built by William Anderson in 1877 for St Mark's Church, Fitzroy and was in continuous use there until 1998 when St Mark's was restored and the opportunity taken to replace their 121 years old organ with an instrument from Oxford in England.
Source:
1. Organ Historical Trust of Australia with permission.