Wentworth, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican
Year Built: 1871
Denomination: Anglican
Saint: John the Evangelist
Address: 88 Darling Street, Wentworth, New South Wales, 2648
Architect: Alberto Dias Soares
Traditional Owners: Barkindji river people
Last Updated: 12/07/2024
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History and Architecture:
The Parish of Wentworth was formed in 1871 and Reverend William Cocks organised the building of the Church (believed to be based on an English structure). The materials were brought to the site by barge, although locally made bricks were also used in the construction.
It was designed by Reverend A. D. Soares of Queanheyan and built in 1871. On 14 August 1874 the foundation stone of the rectory was laid by Mrs William Crozier of Moorna Station. The nave is 55ft x 25ft, and 34ft from the top of the roof to the floor. The roof is lined with pine and varnished.
A plaque reads, " To the Glory of God On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Town of Wentworth This plaque commemorates the laying of the Foundation stone of St John the Evangelist on the 23rd May 1871 and the untiring work of the first Rector William Cocks 1827 - 1895 Unveiled by The Bishop of Riverina The Right Reverend Dr Douglas Stephens on 21st June 2009".
A further Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This new Foundation stone was laid by the Right Reverend Donald Kirk Bishop of Riverina on the 23rd May 2021 to commemorate the Sesqui - Centenary of the laying of the original Foundation stone on the 23rd May 1871 by His Honour Judge Francis Titus 2:13 Wait for the Blessed Hope".
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 - 1876 | Rev William Cocks | 1828 | 1895 | |
| 1880 - 1883 | Rev Samuel Robinson | 1880 | 1883 | |
| 1883 - 1884 | Rev Joseph Untott Taylor | 1851 | 1925 | |
| 1885 - 1888 | Rev Jacob Verso | 1854 | 1920 | |
| 1888 - 1889 | Rev Isaac John Sparling | 1841 | 1905 | |
| 1889 - 1892 | Rev Tom Ward | 1842 | 1919 | |
| 1893 - | Rev William Bernard Sisam | 1855 | 1937 | |
| 1896 - 1897 | Rev Henry Barnard Wingfield | 1866 | 1953 | |
| 1897 - 1898 | Rev Alfred Dallas | 1856 | 1899 | |
| 1899 - 1911 | Rev George Edward Goodall Dainty | 1860 | 1932 | |
| 1911 - 1913 | Rev William Alexander Abraham Brice | 1880 | 1953 | |
| 1913 - 1915 | Rev Horace Clarence George Walton | Curate | 1879 | 1955 |
| 1914 - 1915 | Rev John Stafford Frederick Farrier | Curate | 1890 | 1970 |
| 1915 - 1917 | Rev Arthur Mills | Curate 1915 | 1882 | 1947 |
| 1917 - 1918 | Rev Claud Antisell Baker | 1887 | 1967 | |
| 1920 - 1924 | Rev Walter George Bennett | Deacon 22 - 23 | 1889 | 1978 |
| 1925 - 1929 | Rev Launcelot Coulston Ferris | 1878 | 1946 | |
| 1925 - 1934 | Rev William Richard Elvery | 1862 | 1935 | |
| 1929 - 1934 | Rev Joseph George Pollard | 1888 | 1972 | |
| 1934 - 1937 | Rev Moses Maurice Waugh | 1902 | 1945 | |
| 1937 - 1939 | Rev Robert Rolleston Sansom | 1906 | 1962 | |
| 1939 - 1943 | Rev Henry Holbrook Perrottet | 1897 | 1984 | |
| 1950 - 1952 | Rev Hugh David Butler | 1913 | 2003 | |
| 1952 - 1955 | Rev Alan Josland Cutts | 1905 | 1964 | |
| 1982 - 1984 | Rev Archie Lynn Browne | 1914 | 1998 |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Contributions:
1. Image by Rosie Lesie 2022.
Source:
1. Visit Wentworth.com
2. Trove
3. Cable Clerical Index.