A faculty was issued by the diocese 4 April 1946 for the carillon.
Carillon - end of World War II peace thanksgiving
Identifer
ASJ2024.2Physical Description
A set of tubular bells enclosed in a polished timber case, incorporating a small keyboard to allow peals to be played. Amplified by a microphone suspended internally, and connected through a power amplifier to horn speakers in the upper (belfry) part of the west tower.Historical Details
The chimes were donated by the congregation as a peace thanksgiving at a cost of £450 and were first heard on 17 November 1946 being operated by the organist, Mr Arthur Gee. The chimes have signalled the call to worship, and the joy of newly-weds for decades, and important announcements such as the birth of a baby to Princess Elizabeth. – National Library of AustraliaA faculty was issued by the diocese 4 April 1946 for the carillon.
Materials
likely brass or another alloy in timber casing, with other materials for the keyboard and strikers.Dating of Item
1946 to presentDatabase Date: Faculty Date:
January 1 2024;;April 4 1946;