Rose Bay, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1913
Denomination: Presbyterian
Saint: Andrew
Address: Corner Dover Road and Carlisle Street, Rose Bay, New South Wales, 2029
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Cadigal people
Last Updated: 15/03/2024
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History and Architecture:
The first Church was erected in 1834 and sold in 1910. The last service was held on 5 November 1911 and the building was demolished soon after.
A new block was purchased in Ian Street but was later discarded as un suitable and sold.
Plans for the new church were submitted and approved in November 1912 and the current Church was opened on 1 November 1913. It contains stained glass windows, 'barn-Gothic' rafters, the 'Hill' organ (1885), cedar pews, stone font, memorial plaques and communion plate (1839) which came from the original St Andrew's Scots Church built in 1835 and located in Sydney City behind St Andrew's Cathedral.
The Manse was erected in 1915 at a cost of £1,400.
A Foundation stone reads, " This tablet records the erection of St Andrew's Scots Church at Rose Bay. which contains fittings Organ, Memorial windows erected 1834 Thomas Morgan Moderator of Assembly 1912 - 1913".
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 - | Rev Dr J. McGarvie | |||
| 1853 - 1868 | Rev J. Dougall | |||
| 1869 - 1873 | Rev R. Lewers | |||
| 1873 - 1884 | Rev W. M. White | |||
| 1885 - 1896 | Rev A. Miller | |||
| 1914 - 1937 | Rev John Edwards | |||
| 1937 - | Rev William Kinmont | Locum | ||
| 1938 - | Rev Thomas McDougall | |||
| 1975 - 1978 | Rev Murray Ramage | |||
| 2018 - | Rev Glen Pather |
Organ:
The Organ was built by Hill & Son in 1884 (2/18 mechanical). The organ remains in original condition except for the addition of an electric blower. Pitchford & Garside restored the instrument in 1975.
For a full description and photos click here.
Source:
1. St Andrew's Scots Church Silver Jubille Celebrations Programme and Historical Record. 1913 - 1938.
2. Organ Music Society of Sydney with permission.