Reverend Peter Richards said that the 12ft high organ with its rich history was a welcome addition to the church.
“I’m thrilled with it. Compared to our small electrical organ, this mechanical organ has a much better sound,” Reverend Peter told The Free Press.
Originally built by German firm E.F. Walcker & Cie, of Ludwigsburg-Würtemberg in 1887, the organ is considered one of only a handful of German built organs in Australia.
It was purchased directly by the former St Paul’s Anglican Church in Hay NSW in February 1891, arriving in the town by paddle steamer.
The organ has spent the past 133 years inside St Paul’s Anglican Church before being relocated to Corowa in April this year.
“The Hay church was deconsecrated in 2015 and so the bishop had to find a new suitable location for the organ,” Reverend Peter said.
The organ suffered some damage over the years and will require some restoration work.
Reverend Peter hopes to have music being played from the organ soon.
“What I intend to do is to get local music teachers have their kids play the organ,” Reverend Peter said.
“We are aiming for a concert hopefully before the end of the year, near Christmas. I am hoping to get a substantial organ player to play for us. With a bit of luck hopefully they will be able to play some of the original music that the organ came with.”
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