Scone, NSW - Anglican
Year Built: 1883
Denomination: Anglican
Address: 79 Hill Street, Scone, New South Wales, 2337
Architect: John Wiltshire Pender
Traditional Owners: Geawegal people
Last Updated: 16/04/2023
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History and Architecture:
The Church was built in 1883-84 to replace an older church erected in 1841. The current structure is red-brick with stone dressings and was designed by John Wiltshire Pender (1833-1917) who was a Maitland sketcher, architect and builder.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 - 1895 | Rev Alfred Cayley Thomas | 1832 | 1909 | |
| 1879 - 1878 | Rev John Shaw | 1829 | 1904 | |
| 1892 - 1893 | Rev Henry Alexander Woodd | Curate | 1865 | 1954 |
| 1896 - | Rev William Henry William Walter | Lay Reader | 1869 | 1966 |
| 1916 - 1918 | Rev Walter Warr | Curate | 1888 | 1963 |
| 1919 - 1920 | Rev John Carlos Strech | Curate | 1885 | 1967 |
| 1930 - 1932 | Rev Bertram Douglas Cyril Simpson | Asst | 1985 | 1980 |
| 1935 - 1945 | Rev Bicton Clemence Wilson | 1881 | 1945 | |
| 1945 - 1955 | Rev Sydney Victor Satchell | 1901 | 1980 | |
| 2022 - | Rev Jess Robert Baker |
Organ:
The Organ was built in 1887 by Halmshaw & Sons of Birmingham. In 1980 it was restored by Brown & Arkley of Sydney. It has 2 manuals, 11 speaking stops, 3 couplers, mechanical action.
A full description and photos can be seen here.
Source:
1. Cable Clerical Index.
2. Organ Historical Trust of Australia with permission.