Broadford, VIC - St George's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1912
Denomination: Presbyterian
Saint: George
Address: Corner High & Hamilton Streets, Broadford, Victoria, 3658
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Taungurung people
Last Updated: 05/01/2021
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History and Architecture:
The original church was a small wooden Methodist church built in 1895, opened on 9 June and demolished in 1912. The Builder was Mr McDonald of Broadford. A Foundation stone was laid by M McKenzie MLA on 1 June 1912 when a newer church was erected. The builder was James Sutherland.
The foundation stone was laid by MK McKenzie MLA on 1 June 1912. Built by James Sutherland, the church was opened the first week of December 1912; the preacher on the day was Rev. Professor DL Adam MA, DD.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1873 - 1878 | Rev A. Hardie | |||
| 1878 - 1880 | Rev D. S. Maxwell | |||
| 1880 - 1897 | Rev J. Reid | |||
| 1897 - 1911 | Rev G. Jones | |||
| 1911 - 1927 | Rev R. Foyster | |||
| 1927 - 1936 | Rev J. F. Sims | |||
| 1936 - 1944 | Rev W. McCovh | |||
| 1944 - 1947 | Rev K. Billings | |||
| 1947 - 1953 | Rev W. Finsh | |||
| 1953 - 1959 | Rev H. Usher | |||
| 1959 - | Rev J. S. Buck | |||
| 2009 - | Rev J. Playfoot |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.