Wilmington, SA - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1885
Denomination: Anglican
Address: 15 Main North Road, Wilmington, South Australia, 5485
Architect: Unknown
Last Updated: 05/12/2024
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History and Architecture:
An Historical board at the front of the church reads, " Christ Church was built early 1885 at a cost of £436 ($872) to accommodate 148 worshippers. It was opened on August 23rd 1885 by George Wyndham Kennion, the Bishop of Adelaide. Previously, regular services were held in the local courthouse. A fine toned bell weighing 102 pounds (46.4kg) was rung for the first time on August 9th 1891. To complete the church unit, a Sunday School Hall costing £321 ($642) was built with the foundation stone laid on August 24th 1905. A rectory was built in 1913 which is situated at No. 3 Fifth Street.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 - 1887 | Rev Henry Mason | With Melrose | 1853 | 1926 |
| 1887 - 1892 | Rev William Cooke | With Melrose | 1848 | 1928 |
| 1892 - 1894 | Rev St George Henry Caulfield | With Melrose | 1859 | 1934 |
| 1894 - 1896 | Rev Charles Herbert Young | With Mlrose & Pinda | 1853 | 1938 |
| 1902 - 1906 | Rev Edward Herbert Bleby | With Melrose | 1870 | 1943 |
| 1897 - 1897 | Rev Francis Vey | Curate with Melrone & Pinda | 1865 | 1945 |
| 1897 - 1900 | Rev William Alfred Moore | With Melrose | 1865 | 1912 |
| 1900 - 1902 | Rev Reginald Abrahall Bryant | With Melrose | ||
| 1912 - 1913 | Rev Joseph Depledge Crabtree | With Melrose | 1873 | 1951 |
| 1914 - 1919 | Rev Samuel Raymond Baron Cornish | With Melrose | 1884 | 1963 |
| 1930 - 1946 | Rev Herbert Davidson | With Melrose | 1888 | 1950 |
| 1906 - 1910 | Rev Arthur William Burch Everitt | With Melrose | 1871 | 1935 |
| 1910 - 1912 | Rev John Hastings Lloyd | With Melrose | 1881 | 1958 |
Source:
1. Cable Clerical Index with permission.