Port Adelaide, SA - Presbyterian (Former)
Denomination: Presbyterian
Address: Saint Vincent Street, Port Adelaide, South Australia, 5015
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Kaurna people
Last Updated: 11/04/2024
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History and Architecture:
Land for the first church was purchased on the corner of Leadenhall and Marryatt Streets, for the cost of £350. The foundation stone was laid on 21st August, 1856, by Sir Thomas Elder, and the church opened for public worship on 22nd February, 1857. Full cost of the building was £1,600, and seating accommodation provided for 300 people.
For another two and a half years services were conducted in the old building, but the need of a larger building becoming increasingly necessary, it was decided to build in a more central position. £1,700 secured the new site and the building was duly erected at a cost of £3,993. The foundation stone was laid by Mr. David Murray on 26th March, 1881.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 - 1865 | Rev Thomas Smillie | |||
| 1867 - 1871 | Rev James Henderson | |||
| 1871 - 1878 | Rev Peter McLaren | |||
| 1879 - | Rev John Hall Angus | |||
| 1927 - | Rev Hugh Morris |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
1. Port Adelaide Presbyterian Church The History of the Church The first 115 years. SA 285.294 P839 1964
2. Photo State Library of SA