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Denomination: Presbyterian
South Bowenfels, NSW - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1842
Address: 12 Mudgee Street, , South Bowenfels New South Wales, 2790
The Church was built in 1842.
South Grafton, NSW - Connect Presbyterian
Address: 69 Wharf Street, , South Grafton New South Wales, 2460
The Presbyterian denomination in Grafton was divided from an early date, and a second church was established, aligned with the synod of Eastern Australia (the Free Presbyterian Church) rather than with the synod of New South Wales. A timber church was erected in Villiers Street, and this was replaced in 1871 by the present brick structure…
South Yarra, VIC Presbyterian
Address: 621 Punt Road, , South Yarra Victoria, 3141
The Church was established on this site in 1854. The foundation stone was laid on 14 November 1865. The Architect was Lloyd Tayler. Opening services took place on 28 December 1866.2 The building was constructed from bluestone. Opening services took place on 28 December 1866. The building was constructed from bluestone. A further…
Southport, QLD - St Andrews Presbyterian (Former)
The Church closed in 1974. After its closure the Church was used for Church business meetings. The Italian Assemblies of God have held i services in the Church. Earlier it had served the Salvation Army for a short time when they left their Young Street building before moving into thier Citadel in Nerang Street. Much of the furniture and…
Springsure, QLD - Presbyterian
Address: 57 Charles Street, , Springsure Queensland, 4722
A plaque reads "Springsure Presbyterian Church To the Glory of God this stone commemorates the establishment of the first consecrated Christian Church in Springsure in 1866 by Scottish and Irish settlers under the ministry of the Reverend John McAra (1866 ~ 1871). For Lord is good His mercy is everlasting, and his truth endures to all…
St George, QLD - St David's Presbyterian
Address: 45 Grey Street, , St George Queensland, 4487
St Ives, NSW - Presbyterian
Address: 258 Mona Vale Road, , St Ives New South Wales, 2075
A Foundation stone reads, "To the Glory of God this stone was set by Rev C.F. Gribble MA OBE President of the Conference March 3rd 1963".
St Kilda, VIC - St Kilda & Balaclava Presbyterian
Year Built: 1885
Address: 2 Alma Road, , St Kilda Victoria, 3182
The first Presbyterian service in St Kilda was in May 1855 in an iron building with wooden forms and earthen floors at the corner of High Street and Alma Road. Charles Beswicke had toured Britain and the Continent in 1886 armed with a camera and returned to Australia with photographs of what he considered the greatest examples of…
Stanley, TAS - St James Presbyterian
Year Built: 1855
Address: 3 Fletcher Street, , Stanley Tasmania, 7331
The Church sits on land granted by the Van Diemen's Land Company. The building was bought in London in 1855 the first pre fabricated church to be brought to Tasmania and transported to Stanley at a total cost of £400. On anniversary days the church would overflow while the hall next door was frequently booked for wedding breakfasts and…
Stanley, VIC - Presbyterian (Former)
Address: 19 Beechworth Stanley Road, , Stanley Victoria, 3747
Sunshine, VIC - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1926
Address: 120 Anderson Road, , Sunshine Victoria, 3020
Of traditional English design a foundation stone reads, "To the Glory of God this stone was laid by H.V. McKay Esq GBL FRGS 15th May 1926. ?? Robinson Architect".
Surrey Hills, VIC - St Stephens Presbyterian
Year Built: 1910
Address: Corner Canterbury & Warrigal Roads, , Surrey Hills Victoria, 3127
The first divine worship at Surrey Hills 6 February 1887 took place in a Recreation Hall in Windsor Crescent. These services continued until a wooden church was built in Boundary Road (now Warrigal Road) and opened for use in March 1889.* In September, 1909, the committee reported that tenders had been called for, ( a new church) and…
Sydney, NSW - Scot's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1824
Address: 44 Margaret Street, , Sydney New South Wales, 2000
The Church was founded in the 1820's by the Reverend John Dunmore Lang and is the oldest Presbyterian Church in Australia. The foundation stone for the original church was laid by Governor Brisbane on 1st July 1824. A stone church, with a plain tower, seating 1000 people, was opened on 16th July 1826. The actual cost was 3000 and it…
Tallygaroopna, VIC - Presbyterian
Address: 47 Victoria Street, , Tallygaroopna Victoria, 3634
Tamworth, NSW - Presbyterian (Former)
Address: 152 Marius Street, , Tamworth New South Wales, 2340
Taralga, NSW - St Stephen's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1953
Address: 72 Bunnaby Street, , Taralga New South Wales, 2580
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by The Revd V. C. Bell M.A. D.D. 17th October 1953".
Tarcutta, NSW - St Columba's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1932
Address: Argent Street, Tarcutta, New South Wales, 2652
The Foundation stone was laid on 20 February 1932 by Mrs S.S. Whitehead. The Church was sold in 2013.
Tarrana, TAS - Presbyterian (Former)
Address: 11 South Street, , Tarrana Tasmania, 7180
The Church was built in the early 1880's using funds donated by James MacLanachan. The church was first located in Tunbridge and transported to Tarrana in 1972. The land was donated by Mrs Ioleath Tatnell. The Church was last used in 2004 due to poor attendances. Purchased in 2009 by Laurie Tattnell as a Heritage Museum.
Tarraville, VIC - Presbyterian
Address: Stawell Street, , Tarraville Victoria, 3971
In 1866 a timber Church was built in Stawell Street, on land previously granted. Architecturally the structure had little to commend it. With a porch stuck in front the building was inferior in appearance to Scots Church at Port Albert. Nevertheless it was a vast improvement on the small "Manse Hall". The Tarraville Church was…
Tatura, VIC - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1912
Address: 241 Hogan Street, , Tatura Victoria, 3616
The current Church was built in 1912 while the original Church which is now the St Andrews Hall was built in 1882. A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by George Stewart Esq Gowrie Park 1st May 1912".
Teesdale, VIC - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1858
Address: 42 Pyke Street, , Teesdale Victoria, 3328
The simple, astylar building was constructed in 1858 of bluestone. The Church was the first public building to be erected in the township of Teesdale and one of the first permanent places of worship for the district's Scottish Presbyterian squatters and free settlers. In the 1950's a weatherboard extension at the rear was erected,…
Temora, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1930
Address: DeBoos Street, , Temora New South Wales, 2666
The first church of 1881 was the current church hall. The Foundation stone was laid on 11 June 1930 by the Right Reverend C.A. White B.A. Moderator Presbyterian Church in NSW. The Presbyterian Hall was originally the church. It was built in 1881 and dedicated in 1882.
Templestowe, VIC - Presbyterian
Address: Cnr Parker Street and Anderson Street, , Templestowe Victoria, 3106
The Templestowe Presbyterian Church was established in 1895. The Congregation currently uses the local Memorial Hall for Services.
Terang, VIC - Thomson Memorial Presbyterian
Year Built: 1890
Address: High Street, , Terang Victoria, 3264
The Church was designed by Reed, Smart & Tappin as a memorial to John Thomson, of 'Keilambete', who was killed in 1890 after engaging the architects. John Thomson squatted on Lake Keilambete (6 km north-west of Terang) in 1840. He is said to have built the first brick house in the district, was appointed a magistrate in 1840 and was…
Toowoomba, QLD - St David's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1949
Address: Corner Mary & Alford Street, , Toowoomba Queensland, 4350
The Foundation stone was laid on 12 November 1949 by the Right Reverend W.F. McKenzie.
Townsville, QLD - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1974
Address: 119 Wills Street, , Townsville Queensland, 4810
The first meeting of the Committee was held in the Town Hall on 20th March, 1884. Robert Philp presided. (Mr. Philp later on became Premier of Queensland and 'Sir Robert'). At a subsequent meeting held on 22nd April, the Committee decided to proceed with the building of a Church on the land already purchased, cost of same when completed…
Tuross Head, NSW - St David's Presbyterian
Address: Drake Street, , Tuross Head New South Wales, 2537
Tweed Heads, NSW - Presbyterian
Address: 18 Florence Street, , Tweed Heads New South Wales, 2485
Ulverstone, TAS - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Address: 59 Main Street, , Ulverstone Tasmania, 7315
At a ceremony in May, 1910, the dual foundation stones of the church at Ulverstone were laid by Colonel Cameron and Hon. E. Hobbs, then warden of the town. It was completed and opened on 20th November, 1910. Later the Presbyterian Church at Sheffield was brought to Ulverstone and re-erected as the Sunday School, alongside the church.…
Uralla, NSW - Presbyterian (Former)
Address: 26 Bridge Street, , Uralla New South Wales, 2358
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Wagga Wagga, NSW - St Aidan's Presbyterian
Address: Coleman Street South, , Wagga Wagga New South Wales, 2650
Wagga Wagga, NSW - St Andrews Presbyterian
Year Built: 1890
Address: Church Street, , Wagga Wagga New South Wales, 2650
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church was constructed in about 1890 and is designed in Victorian Academic Gothic style and is built of brick and sandstone. The Original Foundation stone was laid on 6 October 1869 by Sir Alfred Steven Chief Justice of New South Wales. The steep, gabled roof is clad with slate. St Andrew's has a landmark tower…
Wahroonga, NSW - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1915
Address: 14 Stuart Street, , Wahroongah New South Wales, 2076
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by Rev T. Frederick Potts 4th December 1915 Rev J. Woodhouse President of the Conference".
Walcha, NSW - St Paul's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1888
Address: 8 Hill Street East, , Wlacha New South Wales, 2354
The first Presbyterian church was built during 1857 and was a small wooden building. It was replaced by the present church, which was opened on 5th May, 1888.
Walkervale, QLD - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1947
Address: 32 Alice Street, , Walkervale Queensland, 4670
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid on 4th Oct 1947. To the Honour and Glory of God by Rev W.F. Hambly MABD Christ is the Foundation of this house we raise".
Wangaratta, VIC - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1982
Address: Rowan Street, , Wangaratta Victoria, 3677
The Wangaratta Presbyterian church was founded in 1859. The current Church was erected in 1982. The Foundation stone was laid by the Right Reverend E.R. Pearson's on 18 December 1982. The Minister was Reverend P.W. Hastie B. Jur. B. TH.
Wantirna, VIC - Presbyterian
Address: 358 Mountain Highway, , Wantirna Victoria, 3152
The Church was opened on 28 February 1987 and is part of the Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia established in 1846. The founding minister was Rev. Dr Rowland Ward.
