The first organ was installed in St. John’s in 1873 and constructed by organ makers Merklin-Schutze of Brussels. This organ was commissioned by the first vicar, the Revd Walter Fellows, and was originally located in the choir loft at the west end of the church (near the front door and narthex). The organ and choir were  first organ was installed in St. John’s in 1873 and constructed by organ makers Merklin-Schutze of Brussels. This organ was commissioned by the first vicar, the Revd Walter Fellows, and was originally located in the choir loft at the west end of the church (near the front door and narthex). The organ and choir were moved to the sanctuary in 1878. A new organ was commissioned in 1912 when extensive renovations were undertaken to the front area of the church on the occasion of the 50^th anniversary of its founding. This organ, constructed by William Hill & Son of London, was installed in 1914. The instrument was tested in London prior to its transportation by the famous organist of Westminster Abbey, Sir Frederick Bridges. It was given by the Connibere family in memory of their father, a prominent member of the parish, who had died in 1911. To accommodate this new organ the chancel had to be enlarged and a small room built to house the organ blower. The organ was rebuilt and enlarged in 1961, and was restored back to its original condition in 1995, at which time the pipes visible in the chancel were painted and stenciled. The organ is the largest Hill organ in Australia. It has 48 speaking stops, three manuals, and over 2,000 pipes. Down to the present day, the organ has provided sacred music for worship services in St. Johns’, with the singing led by the parish choir.