of cultural or natural history in New South Wales. Cultural artifact of the late 19th century colonial NSW; growing economic stability, and affluence in the garden suburb of Burwood, resulted in a public musical instrument of considerable size and power, yet taste and restraint as most fitting of the strongly conservative political alignment of the area; speaking of confidence and cultural attention. The place is important in demonstrating aesthetic characteristics and/or a high degree of creative or technical achievement in New South Wales. A very virile, powerful, yet always tastefully restrained tone emanates from this instrument, capable of some subtlety and sweetness in tone for accompaniment etc. Strikingly fluid, curved display fronts into the chancel; handsome blue-green, dark red and gold stenciling on the pipes in an excellent state of preservation. The place has a strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group in New South Wales for social, cultural or spiritual reasons. The organ is used up to three times (2 Holy Communions, Evensong) every Sunday; up to three times a week in weddings, funerals, additional services and concerts. Provides congregational singing accompaniment in chamber and small orchestral settings, Civic services and dedicatory services also. When in better condition, the organ could serve as an excellent teaching instrument (especially with many schools in the area). The place has potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of the cultural or natural history of New South Wales. Beside G Rushworth's outstanding research, the construction techniques and material sources etc. of colonial organ builders has not been so thoroughly documented, especially their resourcefulness in periods of economic Depression, lack of code of fair practice in working relations and contractual agreements, etc. The Burwood organ could easily be an opportunity to carefully document this, especially given its excellent condition or could be lost in yet another restoration of a more invasive character. The place possesses uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of the cultural or natural history of New South Wales. Largest organ in (near) intact state surviving by a NSW colonial builder. The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a class of cultural or natural places/environments in New South Wales. A fine representative of local building (as opposed to imported instruments from Britain) of the late 19th century. See also Australian non-residential architectural styles List of Anglican churches in the Diocese of Sydney References