Balmattum, VIC - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1938
Denomination: Presbyterian
Address: Hume Highway, Balmattum, Victoria, 3666
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Yorta Yorta people
Last Updated: 06/01/2021
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History and Architecture:
The Church is part of the the Benalla Presbyterian Parish since its inception, but at the time was knows as duck pond the name derived from a chain of water holes crossing the route of the Sydney Road. The first srvices were held in the school. The wooden church building was erected in 1878 and opeend on 6 October 1878 by Reverend Reid.
The Foundation stone of the current Church was laid by Collier R. Call Esq on 26 January 1938.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 - 1894 | Rev Thomson | |||
| 1895 - 1896 | Rev Dr Black | |||
| 1898 - 1909 | Rev F. Robinson | |||
| 1909 - 1918 | Rev J. Garde | |||
| 1918 - 1924 | Rev W. Rowlands | |||
| 1925 - 1928 | Rev W. J. Yongston | |||
| 1929 - 1937 | Rev F. L. Hume | |||
| 1938 - 1941 | Rev D. Drennan | |||
| 1942 - 1947 | Rev A. R.C. Jamieson | |||
| 1947 - 1959 | Rev R. F. Peirce | |||
| 1961 - 1964 | Rev H. A. Robinson | |||
| 1964 - | Rev A. Thomas | |||
| 2016 - | Rev Stephen McDonald |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Euroa 1865 - 1965. LTP 285.29451