Woonona, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1871
Denomination: Presbyterian
Saint: Andrew
Address: 7 Gray Street, Woonona, New South Wales, 2517
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Dharawal people
Last Updated: 20/11/2023
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History and Architecture:
The Presbyterians of Woonona proceeded to erect their church in 1864, land being given by Mr. J. Rolfe in 1870. A successful tender for construction of the church was submitted by Mr. G. Haberley for £204. The church, a modest structure, was opened on 29 September 1871.
A plaque at the rear of the Church reads, " St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Woonona Memorial Park in memory of those buried here 1873 - 1932".
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 - 1893 | Rev W. Fraser | |||
| 1895 - 1906 | Rev James Lawrie | |||
| 1907 - 1914 | Rev Joseph Thomas Dudley | |||
| 1916 - 1920 | Rev William Powell | |||
| 1920 - 1925 | Rev Herbert James Hillman | |||
| 1926 - 1929 | Rev Archibald Wood | 1929 | ||
| 1930 - 1934 | Rev William Hewlett | |||
| 1935 - 1937 | Rev Richard Bourne Garner | |||
| 1937 - 1942 | Rev Sydney Thomas Knight | |||
| 1943 - 1955 | Rev William Harrison | |||
| 1956 - 1959 | Rev John Emrys Davies | 1960 | ||
| 1961 - 1966 | Rev Louis K. Ollett | |||
| 1968 - 1974 | Rev Kenneth Buchanan Walker | |||
| 1975 - 1979 | Rev Norman Lloyd Secombe | |||
| 1987 - | Rev Peter John Curries |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
1. Out of the wilderness: a history of the Presbyterian Church in Illawarra via Illuminate