Neutral Bay, NSW - St Augustine Anglican
Year Built: 1958
Denomination: Anglican
Address: 75 Shellcove Road, Neutral Bay, New South Wales, 2089
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Cammeraygal people
Last Updated: 16/11/2023
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History and Architecture:
The Church is now known as the Bridge Church. A Foundation stone reads, To the Glory of God and in memory of those who gave their lives and all who served in World War 1939 - 1945 this stone was set by The Most Reverend H.W.K. Mowll CMG DD Archbishop of Sydney Primate of Australia on February fifteenth 1958. C Kenderine ThL Rector".
Clergy:
These names are now in the database and can be searched individually
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 - 1921 | Rev George North Ash | 1848 | 1926 | |
| 1908 - | Rev Egerton Augustine North Ash | Lay Reader | 1888 | 1954 |
| 1908 - 1908 | Rev James Herbert Chaseling | Curate | 1871 | 1939 |
| 1909 - 1914 | Rev Hubert Saumarez Smith | locum tenens | 1874 | 1950 |
| 1922 - 1937 | Rev William Thomas Louis Pearce | 1883 | 1949 | |
| 1923 - 1925 | Rev James rodwell Le'Huray | Curate | 1897 | 1971 |
| 1925 - 1927 | Rev Charles Thomas Kenderdine | Curate | 1896 | 1971 |
| 1928 - 1934 | Rev William Hursthouse Stanger | Curate | 1902 | 1986 |
| 1932 - 1942 | Rev Arthur Henry Lidbetter | Curate | 1914 | 1976 |
| 1935 - 1935 | Rev Hubert Keith Gordon | locum tenens | 1881 | 1960 |
| 1935 - 1936 | Rev Frederick George Standen | Curate | 1907 | 1979 |
| 1937 - 1959 | Rev Charles Thomas Kenderdine | 1896 | 1971 | |
| 1955 - 1957 | Rev Eric Joseph Seatree | locum tenens | 1906 | 1988 |
| 1958 - 1958 | Rev John Samuel Cowland | locum tenens | 1891 | 1974 |
| 1959 - 1982 | Rev Thomas Frederick McKnight | 1911 | 1988 |
Organ:
The Organ was built by Hill, Norman & Beard in 1929, to specifications drawn up by George Faunce-Allman. In 1981 extensive repairs and tonal alterations were carried out by Walkers, retaining the original tubular pneumatic action. renovated by Walkers 1981 (2/14 tubular-pneumatic.
For a complete description and photos click here.
Source:
1. Cable Clerical Index with permission.
2. Organ Music Society of Sydney with permission.