Parkes, NSW - Uniting

Year Built: 1897

Denomination: Uniting

Address: 17 Court Street, Parkes, New South Wales, 2870

Previous Denomination: Methodist

Architect: J. Rigelsford

Last Updated: 04/08/2024

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History and Architecture:

The Church was erected in 1897 to the design of the architect, J. Rigelsford. An intact example of the Federation Gothic style. The north-western facade fronting the street is a steeply pitched gable parapet flanked by two adjoining buttresses surmounted by finials. The roof is clad with corrugated iron. The entrance vestibule is a smaller component of materials, and features a segmental bay. The facade evoked the striking composition of rich, red ochre brick of Flemish bond, white stucco embellishment including quoinage, and gothic pointed archway entrance. Three leadlight windows and timber louvred circular vent are centred above the vestibule. with a plaster finial adorning the parapet apex.

A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by Rev W.G. Taylor President of Conference Feb 3rd 1897. Rev W. Pearson Minister". A further foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by Owen J. Howard Esq J.P. The Building was opened by Mrs H. Bowditch Nov 27th 1912". A final stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set by Wesley W. Watson J.P. Senior Trustee on 6th August 1961. Rev F. Haynes Minister".

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
1897 -	Rev W. Pearson	M
1938 - 1942	Rev Robert Grayson	M
1946 - 1949	Rev Guy L. Walker	M		1977
1949 - 1953	Rev Arnold C. Towner	M	1907	2000
1953 - 1957	Rev Garwood H. Ingate	M		1993
1957 -	Rev John F. Hayes	M
1961 -	Rev Haynes	M

Organ:

The Organ was built in 1963 by S.T. Noad & Son. It has 2m., 3 rks. ext., el.mag.
A full description can be seen here.

Source:

1. Cable Clerical Index.
2. Ryerson Index.
3. Organ Historical Trust of Australia.