Scarness, QLD - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1960
Denomination: Presbyterian
Address: 5 Denmans Camp Road, Scarness, Queensland, 4655
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Butchulla people
Last Updated: 10/08/2024
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History and Architecture:
As far back as 1922, Presbyterian worship was conducted in the Scarness Picture Theatre by ministers travelling from St Stephen's Church, Maryborough.
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Greater Glory of God this stone was laid by Rev Professor H.S.R. Innes Dean Faculty of Theology Presbyterian Church of Queensland 19th Day of March 1960".
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 - 1949 | Rev Robert Painton | Home Mission with Hervey Bay | 1924 | 1986 |
| 1951 - 1951 | Rev Norman Thomas Barker | Home Mission | ||
| 2022 - | Rev Rob Nicholls |
Organ:
Built by Whitehouse Bros, Brisbane 1959. A full description can be seen here.
Source:
1. Organ Historical Trust of Australia with permission
2. Biographical Register of Presbyterian Ministers in Australia 1901-1977 New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia with permission Rowland Ward and Malcolm Prentis.