In September, 2006, the organ was moved to the workroom of Charles Henry, organ builder of Entrechaux, France. Charles will re-construct new windchests and a wind system, the mechanical action and the replica Puget console.

The precious original 1890 Puget nameplate being passed from Yves Cabourdin to Charles Henry
symbolising the beginning of the second phase of the reconstruction.

The role of Consultant will now be performed by Michel Colin – See Biography in French and English and Progress Report.

The role of Assistant Consultant will continue to be performed by Pastór de Lasala, organist of Sacred Heart Church, Mosman, Sydney, and an authority on French organs and French organ music.

YOU CAN HELP US Restoring an organ is an expensive and complex project. Our small committee has raised over $350,000 towards the ultimate cost of over $400,000 with private donations and a NSW Heritage Grant of $26,500.
Our fund-raising goal is now set on the return journey in 2008 and I hope to sponsor its return from France by air. It should come home in style, certainly the most fragile parts will have to travel par avion, and with determination and perseverance I am aiming for the entire instrument to land at Sydney Airport. But this, of course, is still a dream. To make it a reality, we need to raise another $50,000 with your help by sponsoring pipes, and organ stops and tax-deductible donations.

Please support this important restoration with donations (which are tax deductible), and attendance at our fund-raising functions, as we continue this very exciting journey.

Details of pipe sponsorships and sponsorships of organ stops are available under “Donations”
For details of our next fund-raising function in the Chapel see “Fund-Raising”