Inscription:
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN MEMORY OF
THE REV’D ROSS HEWTON
RECTOR OF THIS PARISH 1921-’33.
See linked biography for Revd. David Ross Hewton who died in 1933, only months after his retirement as rector of St. John's Church.
Memorial organ screen - David Ross Hewton
Identifer
ASJ2023.70Physical Description
Carved screen surrounding the organ console in chancel of St. John's Church.Inscription:
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN MEMORY OF
THE REV’D ROSS HEWTON
RECTOR OF THIS PARISH 1921-’33.
Historical Details
The screen that surrounds the organ console was dedicated 9th December 1934 at the time of a major improvement of the organ. The console had previously been located in the organ chamber, above the west end of the northern choir stalls.See linked biography for Revd. David Ross Hewton who died in 1933, only months after his retirement as rector of St. John's Church.
Materials
polished Tasmanian hardwoodDating of Item
1934 to presentDatabase Date: Faculty Date:
December 29 2023;;July 2 1934;