Turramurra, NSW - St James Anglican
Year Built: 1941
Denomination: Anglican
Saint: James
Address: 15 King Street, Turramurra, New South Wales, 2074
Architect: Adam, Wright, and Apperly
Architectural Style: Gothic
Traditional Owners: Tarramerragal people
Last Updated: 19/03/2024
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History and Architecture:
The church was designed in English Gothic style by the architects Adam, Wright, and Apperly of Sydney, was opened on Saturday 27 September 1941. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set by The Most Rev H.W.K. Nowll D.D. Archbishop of Sydney 8th March 1941 R. L. Cameron Rector".
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 - 1914 | Rev Ronald John Cameron | Curate | 1869 | 1949 |
| 1927 - 1927 | Rev Edward Charles Knox | Locum | 1867 | 1940 |
| 1949 - 1961 | Rev George Thorold Earp | 1905 | 1970 | |
| 1956 - 1957 | Rev Nigel A'Beckett Backhouse | Curate | 1888 | 1966 |
| 1957 - | Rev Harry Norman Powys | Asst | 1890 | 1969 |
| 1961 - | Rev Frederick Hugh Hordern | Curate | 1889 | 1975 |
| 1984 - | Rev John Roderic Lindsay Johnstone | Locum | 1914 | 2003 |
| 2023 - | Rev David Smith |
Organ:
The first Organ was built by Whitehouse Brothers of Brisbane in 1941. Additions (undated) by S.T. Noad & Son, Sydney. 2 manuals, 14 speaking stops, tubular-pneumatic action. The present Organ was built by Anthony Welby, of Sydney in 1976, incorporating some stops from the Whitehouse Organ. It has 2 manuals, 21 speaking stops, mechanical action.
For a complete history and photos click here.
Source:
1. Cable Clerical Index with permission.
2. Organ Music Society of Sydney with permission.