Warrnambool, VIC - St John's Presbyterian
Denomination: Presbyterian
Saint: John
Address: Spence Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280
Architect: Andrew Kerr
Architectural Style: Gothic
Traditional Owners: Eastern Maar people
Last Updated: 12/07/2024
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History and Architecture:
The Church was built of local sandstone and dedicated in July, 1875. The architect was Andrew Kerr and the cost of the building was £4,330. The church was enlarged in 1885 with transepts being added. It features a memorial plaque to the shipwreck Enterprise.
The main facade includes a five-light traceried window and tall buttressed tower to the south-west, and is striking, if somewhat infelicitous in appearance. The church was internally rebuilt in 1920-22 following a fire.
Clergy:
These names are now in the Database and can be searched individually.
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 - | Rev Ivan Barker | |||
| 1999 - 2000 | Rev Philip Mercer | Asst | ||
| 1999 - 2007 | Rev Philip Burns | Asst | ||
| 2008 - | Rev Ben Johnson |
Organ:
The original George Fincham organ of 1886, enlarged in 1893, was destroyed in the fire. The current Organ was built in 1925 by Federick Taylor and opened in 1925. It was refurbished in 1949 by Hill, Norman & Beard. It has 2m., 23 sp. st., 8c., el.pn.
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Source:
1. Organ Historical Trust of Australia with permission.