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1913

The vicarage was built on land donated by Judge Bennett.

1923

Memorial Pulpit was given by the Sunday School in memory of the fallen in the 1914 -1918 war. Their names are recorded on a brass plaque. A similar plaque records the names of those who died in the 1939 -1945 war.

1924

The reredos and a new altar was made by Mr C Rein of Pietermaritzburg.

1925-1926

The stained glass windows in the Sanctuary were given by Mr H Winder in memory of his wife Blanche.

1950

The Vestry was finally built.

1951

The original Cathedral-type chairs were replaced by the present pews at a cost of £684.2s.6d. Borer had been discovered in 1948.

1959

The Garden of Remembrance was established.

1964

The new Rectory was built.

1967

Cathedral glass replaced the original jubilee glass in the windows.

1969

A new slate roof replaced the original iron at a cost of R2 760.

1971

The hall, kitchen and a new vestry were built.

1980

New offices, the library and a paved courtyard were constructed.

1996

A second new roof replacing the slate with metal sheeting at a cost of R30 000.

1998-1999

Stained glass windows were installed by various donors.

1999

The pipe organ was installed.

2004 Parish celebrates Centenary
2005 Parish Vision Adopted
2005 Hall Extensions completed
2007 Pipe Organ installed

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