Riverton, SA - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1857
Denomination: Anglican
Address: Torrens Road, Riverton, South Australia, 5412
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Ngadjuri people
Last Updated: 01/12/2024
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History and Architecture:
Construction of the church was commenced in 1857 on land donated by local citizens.
The Church was built and consecrated in 1858. Originally the church had a slate roof (this was replaced in 1903 and the Bell was removed in 1903). The new vestry was built in 1958. The Church of England was endowed with 100 acres here in 1854. Reverend R.P. Strickland, the first Minister, served from 1857-1861; the second, Rev. J.B. Titherington, was drowned in 1867 attempting to cross the Light River in flood. His successor, Archdeacon Twopenny, was killed in 1869 when he fell from his horse whilst riding with the Governor, Sir James Fergusson. This beautiful stone church is well-known for its excellent construction.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1857 - 1861 | Rev R. P. Strickland | |||
| 1862 - 1867 | Rev J. B. Titherington | |||
| 1869 - | Rev Thomas Nowell Twopeny | 1820 | 1869 | |
| 1901 - 1905 | Rev William Eugene Perrin | 1863 | 1942 | |
| 1905 - | Rev Allan Maclaren Webb | 1876 | 1929 | |
| 1918 - 1918 | Rev George Thomas Shetcliffe | locum tenens | 1889 | 1956 |
| 1935 - 1937 | Rev Albert Reginald Thrush | 1900 | 1975 | |
| 1941 - 1944 | Rev Harold Aubrey Williams | 1890 | 1951 | |
| 1951 - 1955 | Rev Phillip Hoseason Smith | 1912 | 1980 | |
| 1975 - 1981 | Rev Ian Alexander Hardy | |||
| 1982 - 1983 | Rev Ronald Philip Keynes | |||
| 1993 - 1996 | Rev P. M. Linn |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.