Stained Glass Window at Hawthorn West Presbyterian Church

Power Street, Hawthorn West, BOROONDARA CITY

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Hawthorn West Presbyterian [now Uniting] Church, Second World War memorial, Brooks Robinson & Co. 1947

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  • Memorial Window References & Acknowledgements

    Stained Glass Window at Hawthorn West Presbyterian Church - Memorial Window References & Acknowledgements

    Argus, 20 September 1947, p.42; Brooks, Robinson & Co. job books (1923-c1966).

    With thanks to Catherine Shaw for historical information and access to the church.

    Memorial Window Subject

    Stained Glass Window at Hawthorn West Presbyterian Church - Memorial Window Subject

    The Resurrection

    Memorial Window Text

    Stained Glass Window at Hawthorn West Presbyterian Church - Memorial Window Text

    Because I live ye shall live also

    Memorial Window Inscription

    Stained Glass Window at Hawthorn West Presbyterian Church - Memorial Window Inscription

    To the Glory of God in honour of the men and women from this congregation who served their country in the World War 1939-1945

    Memorial Window Description & History

    Stained Glass Window at Hawthorn West Presbyterian Church - Memorial Window Description & History

    The foundation stone of the Presbyterian Church in Power Street Hawthorn West was laid by James Dyer Esq. on 9 July 1910. The brick building was designed by HW and FB Tomkins and built by J Bennell & Son. It is now a congregation of the Uniting Church of Australia.

    TheResurrection was one of three lights ordered from Brooks, Robinson & Co. by Mr. JH Cameron in May 1947. The central light, the Ascension,was a memorial to the Reverend John Meers, a former minister of the church; theright hand light depicted the Descent of the Holy Spirit and was in memory of pioneers of the church; theleft hand light, measuring approximately 116 x 24 inches, was installed as a tribute to the men and women who served in the 1939-1945 war. The window was unveiled and dedicated on Sunday 21 September 1947.

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Vic War Heritage Inventory - Stained Glass Memorial Windows Study

    Author: Bronwyn Hughes
    Year: 2013
    Grading: Local

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