Neutral Bay, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1890
Denomination: Uniting
Address: 49A Yeo Street, Neutral Bay, New South Wales, 2089
Previous Denomination: Presbyterian
Architect: Mr Statyer
Traditional Owners: Cammeraygal people
Last Updated: 19/03/2024
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History and Architecture:
Previously known as St John's Presbyterian. The first portion of the Church was erected in I890 at a cost of £673 on land donated by Captain Robert Craig, and opened on 19th July 1890. The Church was enlarged in 1898 at a cost of £567 and again in 1908 at a cost of £700 . The complete building, cost £1940. It is in the Neo Gothic style. The Architect was Statyer.
Clergy:
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| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 - 1892 | Rev Robert Thompson | P | ||
| 1893 - 1918 | Rev Robert Hope Waugh | P | 1927 | |
| 1919 - 1938 | Rev Sydney B. Evans | P | ||
| 1939 - | Rev John Waugh | P |
Organ:
An Organ was purchased from Messrs. Chas. Richardson & Co. and was installed in 1912, at a cost of £433 and was dedicated on Sunday, October 13. It was restored by PDG Jewkes in 1993 (2/10 mechanical and tubular-pneumatic).
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Source:
1. Neutral Bay Presbyterian Church 1889-1939 : a jubilee history of the Church from Illuminate