Baptismal Register, St Paul's Presbyterian Church, 1899 to 1942
Maker
St Paul's Presbyterian Church
Production date
1899-1942
Object detail
Brief Description
St Paul's Presbyterian Church Baptismal Register dated 1899 to 1942.
The first baptism recorded in this book took place on 5 March 1899. The majority of the early entries record only the date and name of the person baptised. From 1921, entries also include the date of birth and place of abode and from July 1935 there are records of the parents' names and place of baptism. From 1938, it is also recorded by whom the baptism was conducted, namely Reverend Stuart Francis.
The first baptism recorded in this book took place on 5 March 1899. The majority of the early entries record only the date and name of the person baptised. From 1921, entries also include the date of birth and place of abode and from July 1935 there are records of the parents' names and place of baptism. From 1938, it is also recorded by whom the baptism was conducted, namely Reverend Stuart Francis.
Production date
1899-1942
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Production period
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Media/Materials description
Soft maroon leather cover with gold border. Maroon marbled paper lines the inside of the front and back covers. Entries are handwritten in black ink on lined pages.
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Measurements
Height x Width: 220 x 180mm
Classification terms
Subject person
Subject period
Subject date
1899-1942
Credit line
gifted by St Paul's Presbyterian Church
Other number(s)
m2009/12/36, 52821
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