Warrnambool, VIC - Baptist
Year Built: 1869
Denomination: Baptist
Address: 207 Koriot Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Eastern Maar people
Last Updated: 23/04/2023
History and Architecture:
The first Baptist church was erected in 1869 after the land was procurred in 1865. This church was extended in 1874 and remodelled in 1961. The Foundation stone at that time was laid by Reverend F Marsh President General of the Baptist Union on 26 March 1969.
Clergy:
These names are now in the Database and can be searched individually.
Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
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1865 - 1868 | Rev J Ewence | |||
1868 - 1873 | Rev E. Henderson | |||
1873 - 1879 | Rev A Whitney | |||
1879 - 1882 | Rev C. Pickering | |||
1883 - 1895 | Rev A Steele | |||
1895 - 1899 | Rev F. Boyling | |||
1899 - 1902 | Rev P. W. Cairns | 1852 | 1929 | |
1902 - 1907 | Rev E. Dybing | |||
1907 - 1911 | Rev A. R Thompson | |||
1911 - 1915 | Rev A. E. Blackwell | |||
1916 - 1919 | Rev S. Harrison | |||
1919 - 1923 | Rev R Goodman | |||
1923 - 1924 | Rev F. A. Marsh | |||
1925 - 1928 | Rev F. J. Wood | |||
1929 - 1935 | Rev J W. Fisher | |||
1935 - 1943 | Rev H Boulter | |||
1943 - 1944 | Rev R Helmore | |||
1945 - 1950 | Rev J J. English | |||
1950 - 1955 | Rev A. L Moore | |||
1956 - 1964 | Rev P N Simmons |
Organ:
The Organ was buil in 1968 by George Fincham & Sons for the Catholic Liturgical Convention, Exhibition Building, Carlton. Insalled in present location in 1969. It has 2m, 4rks + mixture ext, elpn.
Source:
1. Organ Historical Trust of Australia with permission.