Rose Bay, NSW - St Mary Magdalene's Catholic
Year Built: 1871
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Saint: Mary
Address: 835 New South Head Road, Rose Bay, New South Wales, 2029
Previous Denomination: Congregational
Architect: J. Barlow
Last Updated: 15/07/2024
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History and Architecture:
The Church was opened for worship on 21 October 1871. The Preacher was Rev John Graham of the Pitt Street Congregational Church. The Church was built to the designs of Architect J. Barlow. The tower was added in 1932 and additions made in 1938 by Leslie Wilkson.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 - 1872 | Rev A. A. Aspinall | |||
| 1872 - 1879 | Rev Walter Mathison | |||
| 1879 - 1882 | Rev R. N. Spence | |||
| 1882 - 1888 | Rev Robert Dey | |||
| 1888 - 1911 | Rev Thomas Roseby | |||
| 1911 - 1921 | Rev Fred Priest | |||
| 1921 - 1925 | Rev G. J. Leese | |||
| 1926 - 1927 | Rev G. P. Bray | |||
| 1927 - 1928 | Rev L. H. | |||
| 1928 - 1932 | Rev Frederick Vicary Pratt | 1932 | ||
| 1932 - 1945 | Rev Harold Weir | |||
| 1946 - 1949 | Rev C. A. Hibbard | |||
| 1949 - 1951 | Rev E. G. Ewen | |||
| 1952 - 1953 | Rev W. G. Sands | |||
| 1953 - 1958 | Rev R. A. Bowden | |||
| 1958 - 1966 | Rev C. F. McLean | |||
| 1966 - 1967 | Rev M. H. Hutton | |||
| 1968 - | Rev Robert Emery |
Organ:
The Organ was built in 1938 by E.F. Walcker & Cie., Ludwigsburg, Germany. It's located in a west gallery with a split case. The console is located in the middle between the two cases with a large window behind. It has 3m., 4 rks. ext., el.pn.
For a complete description and photos click here.
Source:
1. A Church is built a souvenir of the Silver Jubilee 1914 - 1939 of St Mary Magdalene's Parish Rose Bay.
2. Organ Music Society of Sydney with permission.