Tumut, NSW - All Saints' Anglican
Year Built: 1876
Denomination: Anglican
Saint: All Saints
Address: 8 River Street, Tumut, New South Wales, 2720
Architect: Edmund Blacket
Traditional Owners: Wiradjuri, Wolgalu & Ngunnawal
Last Updated: 26/02/2024
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History and Architecture:
The foundation stone of the present All Saints' Church was laid in December 1875 and the building opened in 1878, the tower and spire being completed in 1882, the latter donated by Mr C.D. Bardwell. The building is an outstanding example of the work of Edmund Blacket in the Norman style constructed in red brick with cement dressings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 - 1851 | Rev John Davies Mereweather | 1816 | 1896 | |
| 1898 - 1906 | Rev Thomas Edward Owens Mell | 1840 | 1934 | |
| 1923 - 1931 | Rev Kenneth Leslie McKeown | 1890 | 1948 |
Organ:
Sited in an open position in the north transept the Organ was built in 1926 by T.C. Edwards. It was re built in 1963 by S.T. Noad & Son at a cost of £1,250. It has 2m., 13 sp.st., 6c., el.pn.
A full description and photos can be seen here.
Source:
1. Organ Historical Trust of Australia with permission.