Queanbeayan parish (which preceded St John's). The longest serving incumbent was Pierce Galliard Smith, who served as rector for 51 years from 1855 to 1905. The following have served as incumbents: Edward Smith (Rector of Queanbeyan) (1845–1850) George Gregory (first Rector of Canberra) (1850–1851) Thomas Wilkinson (1851–1854) Pierce Galliard Smith (1855–1905) Arthur Hopcraft (1905–1909) Arthur Champion (1909–1913) Frederick Ward (1913–1929) Charles Robertson (1930–1949) Robert Davies (1949–1953) Robert Gordon Arthur (1953–1960) Frederick Hill (1960–1972) Owen Dowling (1972–1981) Ian George (1981–1989) David Oliphant (1989–1995) Allan Ewing (1996–2003) Gregory Thompson (2004–2007) Paul Black (2008–2021) David McLennan (2022-present) See also St Paul's Church, Manuka List of churches in Canberra List of Canberra landmarks References External links Official website Cemeteries in the Australian Capital Territory Churches in Canberra Churches completed in 1845 19th-century Anglican church buildings 1845 establishments in Australia Sandstone churches in Australia Australian Capital Territory Heritage Register Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn Australian Capital Territory places listed on the defunct Register of the National Estate Landmarks in Canberra Bluestone churches in Australia Tourist attractions in Canberra 19th-century churches in Australia