Penola, SA - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1870
Denomination: Presbyterian
Saint: Andrew
Address: 31 Arthur Street, Penola, South Australia, 5277
Architect: Unknown
Last Updated: 12/12/2024
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History and Architecture:
Mr John McInnes an accredited Gaelic Missionary of the free church of Scotland upon emigrating to Victoria made his headquarters in Camperdown and that extended eventually to Penola. He conducted church services in the local Courthouse.
The first church was erected in 1856 on a site in Bowden Street almost opposite Ulva cottage, the home of the pioneer medical doctor.
The Foundation stone of the current church was laid on 16 March 1870 by Mr John Riddoch of Yallum. The Church was opened on 23 December 1870.
The present Church was built during the ministry of the Reverend James Don. John Riddoch laid the foundation stone on the north-east corner of the building on 16th March, 1870. The new church was opened on Sunday, 18th December, 1870. The builders were James and Joseph Riddoch, nephews of John Riddoch.
A further Foundation stone reads, "This stone was laid by Miss H.J. Riddoch AD 1906".
A metal plaque set into a rock reads, " To the Glory of God celebrating 150 years of the Presbyterian Church in Penola 1856 - 2006 The Anniversary of the Porch and Bell tower built in 1906 complimenting the Church which opened for worship in 1870 October 2006".
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 - 1864 | Rev Mark Dixon | |||
| 1864 - 1872 | Rev James Don | |||
| 1873 - 1880 | Rev Henry Finlay | |||
| 1881 - 1919 | Rev David Souter - more details | 1853 | 1923 | |
| 1920 - 1922 | Rev John Percy Chalinor | 1964 | ||
| 1922 - 1924 | Rev J. M. Taylor | |||
| 1924 - 1928 | Rev R. Rankin | |||
| 1929 - 1933 | Rev A. W. Cooper | |||
| 1934 - 1935 | Rev A. J. McNaughton | |||
| 1935 - 1937 | Rev C. J. Williams | |||
| 1938 - 1942 | Rev H. E. Carey | |||
| 1942 - 1949 | Rev Martin Trudinger | 1919 | 2002 | |
| 1950 - 1952 | Rev A. Sutherland Jones | |||
| 1954 - 1958 | Rev Chas A. Gibson | |||
| 1960 - 1966 | Rev David Fotheringham | |||
| 1967 - 1973 | Rev G. I Goode | |||
| 1974 - 1977 | Rev G. Wilson |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Contributions:
1. David Cowan 2021, link to bio of Rev Souter
Source:
1. St Andrews Presbyterian Church Penola 1856 - 1981 Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. SA 285.2994234 B749
2. Heritage board at front of church.