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(1) The altar
(2) The reredos
(3) The credence table
(4) The flower pedestals
(5) The lectern
(6) The organ
(7) The font
(8) The brass ewer
(9) The pulpit
(10) The prayer desk
(11) The Glastonbury chair

the altar(1) The altar is beautifully carved from English oak, and was presented by Mrs. Joseph Fisher for the Diamond Jubilee in 1912. Vine leaves, grapes and wheat are incorporated into the design, and at the base is carved "Who So Eateth My Flesh and Drinketh My Blood Hath Eternal Life". As a result of a bequest from Mr. Newenham, the handsome brass altar rails were added in 1899. They originally enclosed the altar on three sides. but during the renovations in 1963 the sanctuary was enlarged by 6 ft. into the nave, and the rails re-sited in their present position. 

(2) The reredos behind the altar is of a darker timber and was given by the G.F.S. in 1904. The carved screens of English oak were "A Thank offering for Peace after the Great War 1919" by Miss Lilly and Miss Adelaide Rymill, and Miss Eva Wait. They are made of Singapore cedar, and were crafted by John Cain of North Adelaide.

credence table(3) The credence table to the right of the altar was given by Mrs. Mollie Bowen in memory of her parents "A. W. Clampett M.A. Rector of this Church, and Alice his wife". The credence table was dedicated in 1954.

(4) The wooden flower pedestals were given by Mr. A. S. Bissland in memory of his wife.

lectern(5) The Lectern is a memorial to Mr. H.M. Hawkes for valued service to the Church over a long period. The inscription reads "In memoriam Henry Morgan Hawkes Obit. Aug. 6 MDCCCC". The Lectern was dedicated in 1901

organ(6) The history of our organ began in 1877, when Mrs. Read, the Incumbent's wife, who was on holiday in England at the time, took the necessary steps to secure a suitable organ. Three organs of this type were built by the firm of Bishop of London, and imported into S. A. (another being in St. Peter's College chapel, and the third originally in St. Peter's Cathedral and now in St. Augustine's, Unley). Our organ was delivered in Port Adelaide for the sum of five hundred pounds, and installed by Mr. McKenzie in 1878, for twenty five pounds. The organ was originally situated on the southern wall where it was powered by water (to the detriment of the foundations). In 1944 it was moved to its present position and converted to electricity, and was restored by George Stephens during 1994 and 1995.

font(7) Apparently is the original one. The brass ewer, shown below, was a gift from Mrs. Granville Price in September 1912, Diamond Jubilee year.

brass ewer(8) The brass ewer

pulpit(9) There are no records concerning the pulpit, except that during the 1963 renovations it was lowered. Early photos show the candelabra as having been used in various parts of the Church. After being forgotten for several decades, they were rebuilt and replaced on the Pulpit on Christmas Eve 1976.

prayer desk(10) The origins of the prayer desk are unknown.

glastonbury chair(11) The Glastonbury Chair was crafted by John Cain of North Adelaide, and dedicated circa 1903.


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