Elections 1999

        Uncontested Elections

        On Monday 11 October 1999 the President declared the following persons elected, the number of nominations not being in excess of the number of persons required to be elected.

        1. Standing Committee of Synod - Persons from the Georges River Region elected by Regional Electors of Georges River (Ordinance 1897)
        2 Qualified Ministers elected for 3 years
        The Rev C.J. Moroney
        The Rev Z. Veron

        4 Qualified Laypersons elected for 3 years
        Mr R. Cameron
        Mr C.G. Ellis
        Mr J. Flavin
        Mr G.A. Nelson

        2. Standing Committee of Synod - Persons from the North Sydney Region elected by Regional Electors of North Sydney (Ordinance 1897)
        2 Qualified Ministers elected for 3 years
        Canon T.K. Dein
        The Rev Dr J.W. Woodhouse

        4 Qualified Laypersons elected for 3 years
        Dr K. Hawtrey

        Mr I.C. Miller
        Dr B.C. Newman
        Miss E. Paddison

        3. Standing Committee of Synod - Persons from the South Sydney Region elected by Regional Electors of South Sydney (Ordinance 1897)
        4 Qualified Laypersons elected for 3 years
        Mr G.O. Blake
        Mr J. Creelman
        Dr M.D. Horsburgh
        Ms K. Sowada

        4. Standing Committee of Synod - Persons from the Western Sydney Region elected by Regional Electors of Western Sydney (Ordinance 1897)
        2 Qualified Ministers elected for 3 years
        The Rev B.J. Hall
        The Rev S.C. Semenchuk

        4 Qualified Laypersons elected for 3 years
        Mr R.S. Dredge
        Mr P.C.G. Gerber
        Mr G. Marks
        Mr W.B. Nicholson

        5. Standing Committee of Synod - Persons from the Wollongong Region elected by Regional Electors of Wollongong (Ordinance 1897)
        2 Qualified Ministers elected for 3 years
        The Rev Dr G.N. Davies
        Canon P.J. Tasker

        4 Qualified Laypersons elected for 3 years
        Mr P.G. Kell

        Mr G.R.S. Kyngdon
        Mr R. Warren
        Dr A.R.M. Young

        6. Anglican Church Property Trust Diocese of Sydney (Ordinance 1965)
        1 person elected for 6 years
        The Rev Dr L.M. Stoddart

        7. Anglican Counselling Centre Council (Ordinance 1963)
        1 Clergyman licensed to a parochial unit within the Diocese of Sydney elected for 3 years
        The Rev J.W. Woo

        1 Clergyman licensed to a parochial unit within the Diocese of Sydney elected for 1 year
        The Rev Dr N. Emerson

        8. Sydney Anglican Home Mission Society (Anglicare) (Ordinance 1971)
        3 persons elected for 3 years
        Canon J.R. Livingstone
        The Rev M.B. Robinson
        Miss A. Watson

        1 person elected for 1 year
        Assoc Prof M.D. Horsburgh

        9. Anglican Provident Fund (Ordinance 1990)
        2 employer representatives elected for up to 4 years
        Mr E.P. Groombridge
        Vacancy to be filled by Standing Committee

        2 member representatives elected for up to 4 years
        Mr A. McDonald
        The Rev J.A. Pettigrew

        10. Anglican Retirement Villages Diocese of Sydney (Ordinance 1961)
        4 persons elected for 3 years
        Dr R.D. Clark
        Mrs A. Hewetson
        Mr G.V. Kells
        Vacancy to be filled by Standing Committee

        11. Anglican Youth and Education: Diocese of Sydney (Ordinance 1975)
        1 layperson elected for 3 years
        Mr G. Crichton

        12. Arden Anglican School Council (Ordinance 1962)
        4 persons, at least one of whom must be a clergyman, elected for 3 years
        Mrs J. McMahon
        Mr L. May
        The Rev S.G.E. Smith
        Mr I. Wallace

        13. Arundel House Council (Ordinance 1977)
        3 persons elected for 3 years
        Dr J. Blomfield
        Mr F. Gehrmann
        Mr A. Guile

        1 person elected for 1 year
        Vacancy to be filled by Standing Committee

        14. Barker College, the Council of (Ordinance 1978)
        2 laypersons elected for 3 years
        Mr P.A. Binstead
        Mr A. Wright

        15. Board of Enquiry (Ordinance 1962)
        1 clergyman elected for 3 years
        The Rev W.S. Stuckey

        2 laypersons elected for 3 years
        Dr R.K. James
        Mr I.C. Miller

        16. Board of Enquiry - Supplemental List (Ordinance 1962)
        2 clergymen elected for 3 years
        The Rev D.H. Courtney

        The Rev R.G. Robinson

        4 laypersons elected for 3 years
        Mr R.H.Y. Lambert
        Mr W.B. Nicholson
        Mr B. Robinson
        Ms K. Sowada

        17. Continuing Education for Ministers, Council for (Ordinance 1989)
        1 clergyman being an incumbent of an ecclesiastical unit elected for 3 years
        The Rev G. O'Brien

        1 clergyman elected for 1 year
        The Rev J.R. Gray

        1 layperson elected for 3 years
        Mr S. Brissenden

        18. Diocesan Representatives on Council of Churches in NSW (Constitution of the Council)
        17 persons elected for 3 years
        Mrs G. Angelopoulos
        The Rev G. Boughton
        The Rev C. Chardon
        Mr R. Ford
        Mrs D. Gould
        The Rev R.E. Heslehurst
        Mrs L. Hicks
        The Rev S.A. Horton
        The Rev R.A. Miller
        The Rev R.J. Nicholson
        Miss D. Porter
        Deaconess M.A. Rodgers
        The Rev A.G. Tress
        Mr E.C. Wallis

        3 Vacancies to be filled by Standing Committee

        19. Department of Evangelism, Board of Management (Ordinance 1978)
        15 persons elected for 3 years
        The Rev S. Bligh
        The Rev P. Bolt
        Dr R.D. Clark
        Ms M. Dale
        Mr D. Hall
        Dr R. Hawkes
        Mr N. Humphreys
        Mr R. Lamb
        Archdeacon D.D. Nicolios
        The Rev G. O'Brien
        Mr C.M. Orpwood, QC
        The Rev I.R. Powell
        The Rev D. Ritchie
        The Rev B. Telfer
        Mr R. Whelan

        20. Diocesan Tribunal (Ordinance 1962)
        2 clergymen elected for 3 years
        Canon Dr P.F. Jensen
        The Rev Dr L.M. Stoddart

        3 laypersons elected for 3 years
        Dr B.C. Newman
        Mr C.M. Orpwood, QC
        Mr R. Tong

        21. Diocesan Tribunal - Supplemental List (Ordinance 1962)
        2 clergymen elected for 3 years
        The Rev J.H.L. Johnstone

        The Rev J.M.C. Lowe

        3 laypersons elected for 3 years
        Mr L.B. Patrick
        Dr P. Selden
        Mr R.N. Warren

        22. Enquiry Committee (Ordinance 1906)
        1 clergyman elected for 3 years
        The Rev S.A. Horton

        1 layperson elected for 3 years
        Mr C.M. Orpwood, QC

        23. Georges River Regional Council (Ordinance 1995)
        7 Ministers from the Region (at least 1 Minister from each Area Deanery) elected for 3 years by the Georges River Regional Electors

        Bankstown Area Deanery
        The Rev G.N. Nelson

        Canterbury Area Deanery
        The Rev R. Nixey

        Liverpool Area Deanery
        The Rev B.J. Dingwall
        The Rev G.C. Taylor

        St George Area Deanery
        The Rev H.T. Barnett
        The Rev N. Speyer

        Salt Pan Creek Area Deanery
        The Rev I. Lee

        9 laypersons from the Region (at least 1 layperson from each Area Deanery) elected for 3 years by the Georges River Regional Electors

        Bankstown Area Deanery
        Mr C.G. Ellis
        Mr E.K. Jones
        Mrs K. Newmarch

        Canterbury Area Deanery
        Vacancy to be filled

        Liverpool Area Deanery
        Mr P. Singleton

        St George Area Deanery
        Vacancy to be filled

        Salt Pan Creek Area Deanery
        Mr E. McFarlane
        Mr I. Scarfe
        Vacancy to be filled

        24. "Gilbulla" Board of Management (Ordinance 1962)
        6 persons elected for 3 years
        Mr P. Bennett
        Mr P. Davies
        Mr A. Hudson
        Mrs J. Livingstone
        Mr D. Pontin
        Mr E. Siddell

        25. Illawarra Grammar School, the Council of the (Ordinance 1958)
        2 laypersons elected for 4 years
        Prof D.E. Lewis

        Mr C.C. Wulff

        1 layperson elected for 2 years
        Mrs J. Starky

        26. The Council of the King's School (Ordinance 1922)
        2 clergymen elected for 6 years
        The Rev K.P. Allen
        The Rev M.B. Robinson

        2 laypersons elected for 6 years
        Mr A.E.D. Mobbs
        Dr D.P. Speed

        27. Macarthur Region Anglican Church School, Council of the (Ordinance 1982)
        4 persons elected for 3 years
        Dr L. Holley
        Mr C. Lees
        Mr B. Lim
        Mr J.M. Waterhouse

        28. The Mission to Seamen, Sydney Port Committee (Synod Resolution 10/63)
        5 persons elected for 3 years
        The Rev C. Acton
        The Rev P.J. Bradford
        The Rev S.R. Colefax
        Commodore N. Helyer
        Vacancy to be filled by Standing Committee

        29. Moore Theological College Council (Ordinance 1984)
        2 laypersons elected for 3 years
        Dr B.C. Newman
        Mr R. Tong

        30. North Sydney Regional Council (Ordinance 1995)
        7 Ministers from the Region (at least 1 Minister from each Area Deanery) elected for 3 years by the North Sydney Regional Electors

        Gordon Area Deanery
        The Rev G.A. Burke

        Hornsby Area Deanery
        The Rev N.A. Flower

        North Sydney Area Deanery
        The Rev K. Yapp

        Ryde Area Deanery
        The Rev G.N. Collison

        Warringah Area Deanery
        The Rev K.G. Coleman
        The Rev B.L. Heath
        The Rev R.F. James

        9 laypersons from the Region (at least 1 layperson from each Area Deanery) elected for 3 years by the North Sydney Regional Electors

        Gordon Area Deanery
        Mr K. Alexander
        Miss E. Paddison

        Hornsby Area Deanery
        Mr J.R. Keith
        Mr A.R. Tong

        North Sydney Area Deanery
        Mr F. Chilton

        Ryde Area Deanery
        Mr A. Mitchell

        Warringah Area Deanery
        Dr K. Hawtrey
        Mr D. Woutersz
        Vacancy to be filled

        31. Presentation Board (Ordinance 1988)
        2 clergymen elected for 3 years
        The Rev A.M. Blanch
        The Very Rev B.A. Jobbins

        1 clergyman as an alternate elected for 3 years
        Canon P.J. Tasker

        2 laypersons elected for 3 years
        Mr G.A. Collins
        Mr R. Tong

        1 layperson as an alternate elected for 3 years
        Dr B.C. Newman

        32. Diocesan Representatives on Provincial Synod (Ordinance 1986)
        12 clergymen elected for 3 years
        Canon D.G. Anderson
        The Rev H.F. Dillon
        The Rev D.H. Courtney
        Archdeacon G.R. Huard
        The Rev I. Lee
        The Rev J.M.C. Lowe
        The Rev I.R. Mears
        Bishop R.J. Piper
        The Rev B.G. Roberts
        Archdeacon P.J.R. Smart
        The Rev J.W. Woo
        Vacancy to be filled by Standing Committee

        12 laypersons elected for 3 years
        Mr J. Barnes
        Mr Justice K.R. Handley
        Dr R.K. James
        Mr G.R.S. Kyngdon
        Mr R.H.Y. Lambert
        Mr I.C. Miller
        Dr B. Newman
        Mr M.A. Payne
        Deaconess M.A. Rodgers
        Dr L.A. Scandrett
        Mr R. Tong
        Mr R.N. Warren

        33. St Catherine's School Waverley, Council of (Ordinance 1922)
        1 clergyman elected for 4 years
        The Rev G.W. Job

        2 laymen elected for 4 years
        Dr A.K. Beavis
        Mr R. Mann

        1 laywoman elected for 4 years
        Mrs D. McAdam

        34. Sydney Anglican Car and Insurance Fund Board (Ordinance 1978)
        3 persons elected for 3 years
        Mr R.H.Y. Lambert

        The Rev B.G. Roberts
        Vacancy to be filled by Standing Committee

        1 person elected for 1 year
        Vacancy to be filled by Standing Committee

        35. Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation (Ordinance 1947)
        8 persons elected for 3 years
        Canon D.G. Anderson
        Mr P. Davis
        Dr P. Gibbs
        Mr V.R. Gould
        The Rev R.J. Kay
        The Rev I.R. Mears
        Dr J. Milburn
        Mrs J. Pearson

        1 person elected for 1 year
        Dr A. Cole

        36. Sydney Church of England Finance and Loans Board (Ordinance 1957)
        1 clergyman elected for 4 years
        The Rev T.J. Halls

        2 laypersons elected for 4 years
        Mr J.R. Dale
        Vacancy to be filled by Standing Committee

        1 layperson elected for 1 year
        Vacancy to be filled by Standing Committee

        37. Sydney Church of England Grammar School Council (Ordinance 1923)
        3 clergymen in priests orders elected for 6 years
        The Rev M.N. Calder
        Archdeacon P.J.R. Smart
        The Rev Dr M.D. Thompson

        3 laymen elected for 6 years
        Mr R. Corbett
        Mr D. Smith
        Mr B. Thomas

        38. Sydney Diocesan Superannuation Fund Board Board of Directors (Ordinance 1961)
        3 persons as employer directors elected for 6 years
        Mr K. Dawson

        Mr J. Hibberd
        Mr P. Larby

        39. Tara Anglican School for Girls, Council of (Ordinance 1956)
        2 clergy elected for 3 years
        The Rev J.M.C. Lowe
        The Rev S. Plummer

        2 laypersons elected for 3 years
        Ms R. Druitt
        Mrs M. Noller

        40. Trinity Grammar School, Council of (Ordinance 1928)
        2 clergymen elected for 3 years
        The Rev D.L. Crain
        The Rev H.R.J. Scott

        2 laypersons elected for 3 years
        Dr R. Claxton
        Mr J.C. Rudd

        41. Western Sydney Regional Council (Ordinance 1995)
        10 laypersons from the Region (at least 1 layperson from each Area Deanery) elected for 3 years by the Western Sydney Regional Electors

        The Blue Mountains Area Deanery
        Mr J.F. Wenman

        The Hawkesbury Area Deanery
        Mr F.J. Barnard

        The Hills Area Deanery
        Mr R.J. Beer
        Mr A. Frank

        Parramatta Area Deanery
        Mr D.R. Lewarne
        Mr A.H. Woodland

        The Penrith Valley Area Deanery
        Dr R.James

        Prospect Area Deanery
        Mr W.B. Nicholson
        Mr I. Reynolds
        Vacancy to be filled

        42. William Branwhite Clarke College Council (Ordinance 1987)
        1 clergyman elected for 3 years
        The Rev F. Semler

        1 layperson elected for 3 years
        Mr D.W. Brown

        43. Wollongong Anglican Regional Council (Ordinance 1972)
        8 Ministers from the Region ( at least 1 Minister from each Area Deanery) elected for 3 years by the Wollongong Regional Electors

        Lake Illawarra Area Deanery
        The Rev T. Middleton
        Canon P.J. Tasker

        Macarthur Area Deanery
        The Rev P.A. Stavert

        Shoalhaven Area Deanery
        The Rev D.C. Woodbridge

        Southern Highlands Area Deanery
        The Rev N. Mayhew

        Sutherland Area Deanery
        The Rev R.C. Barrie

        Wollongong Area Deanery
        The Rev S.G. Barrett
        Canon I.W. Cox

        10 laypersons from the Region (at least 1 layperson from each Area Deanery) elected for 3 years by the Wollongong Regional Electors

        Lake Illawarra Area Deanery
        Mr G.R.S. Kyngdon
        Mr D. Stevenson
        Mr J.Y. Wilson

        Macarthur Area Deanery
        Mr P. Hayward
        Mr R. Webb

        Shoalhaven Area Deanery
        Mr G.W. Holmes

        Southern Highlands Area Deanery
        Mrs I. Marshall

        Sutherland Area Deanery
        Mr S. Heslehurst
        Dr L. Wan-Holley

        Wollongong Area Deanery
        Mr G. Murray

        Contested Elections

        Ballots were held for the following elections since in each case the number of persons nominated exceeded the number of persons to be elected. The following is a complete list of names of the nominees for each office, together with the number of votes recorded for each nominee. The names have been arranged in the order of the number of votes recorded, beginning with the highest. The President declared the persons elected on 18 October 1999.

           
        Votes Recorded
        1. Standing Committee of Synod - Persons Elected from South Sydney Region  
          2 Qualified Ministers elected for 3 years  
          Canon R.C. Forsyth 96
          The Rev J. McIntyre 69
             
          Not Elected  
          The Rev Dr L.M. Stoddart 50
          The Rev T.C. Goodman-Jones 15
            230
             
          INFORMAL BALLOT PAPERS 1
             
             
        2. Anglican Counselling Centre  
          2 persons, being communicant members of the Anglican Church, elected for 3 years  
          Mrs C. O'Brien 405
          Mr R. Hall 353
             
          Not Elected  
          Dr M.D. Horsburgh 262
            1,020
             
          INFORMAL BALLOT PAPERS 11
             
        3. Anglican Youth and Education Division: Diocese of Sydney  
          1 clergy elected for 3 years  
          The Rev P.R. Smith 316
             
          Not Elected  
          The Rev A.P. Katay 228
            544
             
          INFORMAL BALLOT PAPERS 24
             
             
        4. Barker College, The Council of  
          2 clergy elected for 3 years  
          The Rev G.A. Burke 429
          The Rev P.R. Sinden 417
             
          Not Elected  
          The Rev J. Cornish 210
            1,056
             
          INFORMAL BALLOT PAPERS 19
             
        5. Diocesan Representatives on General Synod  
          24 clergy elected for 3 years  
          Bishop P.W. Barnett 516
          Archdeacon T.W. Edwards 511
          Bishop R.J. Piper 510
          The Rev Dr G.N. Davies 509
          Bishop B.F.V. King 508
          Canon R.C. Forsyth 507
          Archdeacon D.D. Nicolios 500
          The Very Rev B.A. Jobbins 498
          Canon P. Tasker 485
          The Rev Dr L.M. Stoddart 480
          The Rev H.T. Cox 474
          Bishop R.G. Smith 471
          The Rev D.H. Courtney 462
          The Rev J.G. Mason 457
          The Rev C.J. Moroney 455
          Canon J. Ramsay 451
          The Rev Dr R. Doyle 450
          Canon Dr P.F. Jensen 444
          The Rev Dr J.W. Woodhouse 442
          The Rev N. Flower 430
          The Rev J. Cornford 429
          The Rev P.D. Jensen 413
          Canon B.A. Ballantine-Jones 407
          The Rev Z. Veron 400
             
          Not Elected  
          Archdeacon G.R. Huard 393
          The Rev J. McIntyre 308
            11,880
             
          INFORMAL BALLOT PAPERS 16
             
          24 laypersons elected for 3 years  
          Mr M.A. Payne 513
          Deaconess M.A. Rodgers 512
          Mr G.O. Blake 511
          Dr A.R.M. Young 505
          Mr P.C. Gerber 501
          Mr I.C. Miller 498
          Miss E.A. Paddison 483
          Mr R. Tong 478
          Mr G.R.S. Kyngdon 470
          Mr D.S. Marr 469
          Mrs W.D. Colquhoun 467
          Ms K. Sowada 467
          Mr G.J. Marks 466
          Mr R.N. Warren 466
          Dr B.C. Newman 464
          Mrs H.L. Jones 457
          Mr J. Pascoe 455
          Mr C.G. Ellis 451
          Mr A. Frank 441
          Dr L.A. Scandrett 440
          Mr N.M. Cameron 437
          Mrs L. Ramsay 437
          Mrs M.H. Cameron 432
          Miss S.M. Cole 424
             
          Not Elected  
          Dr M.D. Horsburgh 280
          Mr G. Watson 261
            11,785
             
          INFORMAL BALLOT PAPERS 16
             
        6. Illawarra Grammar School, The Council of The  
          1 clergy elected for 4 years  
          The Rev S.M. Blackwell 257
             
          Not Elected  
          The Rev R.E. Heslehurst 154
             
          The Rev B.J. Lee 88
            499
             
          INFORMAL BALLOT PAPERS 68
             
        7. Moore Theological College Council  
          2 clergy elected for 3 years  
          Canon I.W. Cox 439
          The Rev B.J. Hall 403
             
          Not Elected  
          The Rev T.C. Goodman-Jones 225
            1,067
             
          INFORMAL BALLOT PAPERS 19
             
        8. South Sydney Regional Council  
          8 Ministers from the Region (at least 1 Minister from each Area Deanery) elected for 3 years  
          The Rev D.L. Crain 100
          The Rev T.C. Goodman-Jones 100
          The Rev J.H. Cashman 93
          The Rev G.P. Deutscher 91
          The Rev T.J.W. Oakley 89
          The Rev D.K. Howell 87
          The Rev J. McIntyre 84
          The Rev P.J. Bradford 83
             
          Not Elected  
          The Rev D.L. Willis 62
          The Rev P.A. Cohen 60
            849
             
          INFORMAL BALLOT PAPERS 2
             
          10 Laypersons from the Region (at least 1 Layperson from each Area Deanery) elected for 3 years  
          Mr W.J. Lewarne 106
          Mr C.M. Thomas 104
          Mrs S. England 102
          Dr R.C. Claxton 101
          Ms A. Watson 101
          Mrs E. Boyce 100
          Mrs J. Glass 99
          Dr R.W. Hindmarsh 97
          Mr A. Pidgeon 95
          Mr R. White 71
             
          Not elected  
          Mr B. Gaetjens 62
            1,038
             
          INFORMAL BALLOT PAPERS 1
             
        9. Sydney Diocesan Superannuation Fund Board of Directors  
          3 persons as Employee Directors elected for 6 years  
          Mr D.J. Fairfull 468
          Mr M. Sutherland-Harris 461
          The Rev M.L. Hamaty 431
             
          Not Elected  
          Mr S. Procajlo 210
            1,570
             
          INFORMAL BALLOT PAPERS 29
             
        10. Western Sydney Regional Council  
          8 Ministers from the Region (at least 1 Minister from each Area Deanery) elected for 3 years  
          The Rev G.R. Bates 103
          The Rev W. Presbury 101
          Canon J.W. South 99
          The Rev S.C. Semenchuk 96
          The Rev P.T. Griffin 95
          The Rev N.R. Macken 94
          The Rev J.S. Reid 91
          The Rev J.M.C. Lowe 86
             
          Not Elected  
          The Rev D.G. Mulready 59
            824
             
          INFORMAL BALLOT PAPERS 1