Gisborne Presbytery Records


Matawhero Presbyterian Church - A return of records from the Parish in 1954 states "All [Session] books burned by a previous Session clerk." These books probably dated from 1899.
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Gisborne - No Communion rolls 1888 to 1916 and from 1894 to 1919; no annual reports 1873 to 1902 (noted as missing in 1954 and 1984).
The congregations 8 Communion Trays were destroyed by fire in a cabinet makers shop c.1938-39, presumably prior to delivery. The Church Insurance Committee paid the cost which was £5 pounds.  
Tokomaru Bay Presbyterian Church - Session book c.1916 to 1947 "lost in an Accountant's fire"; Baptismal register prior to 1922 missing; no Communion rolls prior to 1923 (noted as missing in 1954).
Wairoa Presbyterian Church - The church was severly damaged in an earthquake in 1931.
No Communion rolls 1900 to 1943; Baptism rolls to 1924 missing (noted as missing in 1954 and 1984).

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