Peterborough, SA - St Peter's Anglican
Year Built: 1888
Denomination: Anglican
Saint: Peter
Address: 55 Kitchener Street, Peterborough, South Australia, 5422
Architect: William K Mallyon
Traditional Owners: Incl Narungga, Nukunu, Ngadjuri people
Last Updated: 12/02/2025
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History and Architecture:
The Church was built in 1888 and opened in January 1889 with seating capacity of 200. It was extended in 1913 and had rose window incorporated into the western end of the building at the same time.The St Peters Parish Hall at the back of the church was built in 1904 as a Sunday school whilst the rectory was built in 1888 as a residence for the minister.
The foundation stone of the Church was laid on 2 October 1888 by the Reverend Dean Marryatt.
A Foundation stone on the Church Hall reads, " A.M.D.G. In Memory of Samuel French Archdeacon and incumbent of Peterburg 1893 - 1901. This stone was laid by Lord Bishop of Adelaide March 2nd 1904".
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 - | Rev Walter Harold Miller | Curate | 1883 | 1942 |
| 1921 - 1921 | Rev Warren Alexander Swan | locum tenens | 1886 | 1950 |
| 1921 - 1934 | Rev Charles Reed | Rural Dean 28 - 34 | 1866 | 1955 |
| 1952 - 1956 | Rev Geoffrey Ernest Martin | 1903 | 1987 |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
1. Cable Clerical Index with permission.