Camperdown, VIC - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1863
Denomination: Anglican
Saint: Paul
Address: Corner Church & Fergusson Streets, Camperdown, Victoria, 3260
Architect: Michael McCabe
Traditional Owners: Eastern Maar people
Last Updated: 22/03/2023
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History and Architecture:
The building of St Paul's Parish Church commenced in 1863 with substantial contributions from families whose descendants still worship in the parish. With local tradesmen directing the stonework and carpentry, both the church and the vicarage were completed within four months.
The Church was built in three stages with chancel and sanctuary, and transepts and bell tower added later. In 1894 a vestry and Lady Chapel were added. Architecturally it is a mixture of styles, including Norman and Gothic.
Both the church and the vicarage are built in bluestone with Welsh slate roofs. The church features sandstone surrounds for the doors and windows. The pulpit and font are cut from the same sandstone. The original pews and choir stalls are still in use, however, in 1989 the floor was replaced and carpeted, and heating installed.
Clergy:
These names are now in the Database and can be searched individually.
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1868 - 1886 | Rev John Hutchinson | 1813 | 1891 | |
| 1894 - 1912 | Rev Jon Horton Macfarlaine | |||
| 1902 - 1904 | Rev John William Geer | Curate | 1877 | 1941 |
| 1908 - 1909 | Rev John Brodie Armstrong | 1858 | 1937 | |
| 1912 - 1916 | Rev Arthur David Davies | 1860 | 1916 | |
| 1916 - 1916 | Rev Thomas Alexander Colebrook | 1866 | 1924 | |
| 1925 - 1932 | Rev Walter Guthrie Bower | 1876 | 1936 | |
| 1925 - 1926 | Rev Herbert Douglas Campbell | Curate | 1887 | 1960 |
| 1950 - 1957 | Rev Leslie Burgess | 1900 | 1979 | |
| 1957 - 1966 | Rev George Eric Mutten | 1899 | 1996 | |
| 1959 - 1963 | Rev Lewis Samuel Langdon | 1903 | 1975 | |
| 1968 - 1973 | Rev Douglas Robert Stewart | RD | ||
| 1982 - 1983 | Rev Arthur Mellish Savage | Acting RD | ||
| 2019 - | Rev Mathew Crane |
Organ:
Built in 1895 by Fincham & Hobday and constructed out of material already worked up. Rebuilt in 1962 by George Fincham & Sons. It has 2m, 18 sp st, 7c, el pn. Gt: 8.8.8.8.4.4.2. Sw: 8.8.8.8.4.8. Ped: 16.8.8.5-1/3.4. The Organ cost £438 and was opened in August 1895.
A full description and photos can be seen here.
Source:
1. Cable Clergy Index with permission.
2. Organ Historical Trust of Australia with permission.