Violet Town, VIC - St Andrews Uniting
Year Built: 1893
Denomination: Uniting
Saint: Andrew
Address: 22 Tulip Street, Violet Town, Victoria, 3669
Previous Denomination: Presbyterian
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Nira Balun people
Last Updated: 13/11/2022
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History and Architecture:
Formerly St Andrews Presbyterian Church the first minister to conduct a Presbyterian service in Violet Town was Rev George Tait. These early services were held in a slab hut in Primrose Street. Services were later conducted, first in a building near the then police station, until the Friendly Society Hall was built. The Rev. J. Gilsennon was the first minister appointed to the Violet Town charge in 1885. The following year the work of the church spread to surrounding districts.*
The first minister to conduct a Presbyterian service in Violet Town was Rev.George Tait. These early services were held in a slab hut in Primrose Street. Services were later conducted, first in a building near the then police station, until the Friendly Society Hall was built. The Rev. J. Gilsennon was the first minister appointed to the Violet Town charge in 1885. The following year the work of the church spread to surrounding districts.
The home of the late Isaac Wallace was used for services at Earlston. These services were commenced in 1887. At a later date a mid-week service was conducted by Rev Charles Attwood in the home of Mr Osbert Henderson, Harry's Creek Road.*
The site of the local church was bought from J. Stivey on March 9, 1888, at a cost of £50. The church was erected in 1893 and the first service was conducted in the new building by the Rev. Black (Euroa). The first marriages in the Violet Town church were held in 1893 and 1896.
The old manse was built in 1900 and Rev.W. Ride was the first occupant.*
The stipend in 1930 was £17 per month.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Rev J. Gilsennon | |||
| - | Rev C. Attwoord | |||
| - | Rev W. Chamberlin | |||
| - | Rev Walker | |||
| - | Rev W. Ride | P | ||
| - | Rev Welsh | P | ||
| 1908 - | Rev F. Johnson | P | ||
| - | Rev G. Lee | P | ||
| 1920 - | Rev T. C.L Goble | P | ||
| - | Rev V. Hadley | P | ||
| 1933 - | Rev J. McNaughton | P | ||
| - | Rev I Thompson | P | ||
| - | Rev E. Sykes | P | ||
| 1938 - 1941 | Rev F. Parker | P | ||
| 1941 - 1944 | Rev T. Darby | P | ||
| 1944 - 1945 | Rev L Bean | P | ||
| 1945 - | Rev Louis Morton Humphery M.A. - more details | P | 1894 | 1970 |
| 1973 - 1979 | Mr C. Purton | P | ||
| 1974 - 1978 | Rev G. Goode | U | ||
| 1979 - 1984 | Rev S. Fishley | U | ||
| 1980 - 1984 | Rev B. Buttery | U | ||
| 1985 - | Rev J. Wilson | U |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
Centenary, The Uniting Church in Violet Town. LTP 287.93099455 UN3U