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Saint: Andrew


Rosanna, VIC - St Andrew's Anglican

Rosanna, VIC - St Andrew's Anglican

Address: Corner Invermay & Grandview Grove, , Rosanna Victoria, 3084

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Rose Bay, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian

Rose Bay, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian

Year Built: 1913

Address: Corner Dover Road and Carlisle Street, , Rose Bay New South Wales, 2029

The first Church was erected in 1834 and sold in 1910. The last service was held on 5 November 1911 and the building was demolished soon after. A new block was purchased in Ian Street but was later discarded as un suitable and sold. Plans for the new church were submitted and approved in November 1912 and the current Church was…

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Rosebud, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Rosebud, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Address: 6 Murray Anderson Road, , Rosebud Victoria, 3939

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Rushworth, VIC - St Andrew's Presbyterian

Rushworth, VIC - St Andrew's Presbyterian

Address: Moora Road, , Rushworth Victoria, 3612

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Rye, VIC - St Andrew's Anglican

Rye, VIC - St Andrew's Anglican

Year Built: 1882

Address: Lyons Street, , Rye Victoria, 3941

St Andrew's Church of England, Lyons Street, Rye, is a small limestone Church built in 1882 to the design of architects Henderson and Smart. A simple rectangle in plan, with attached porch and rectangular chancel, the Church is constructed of random coursed local limestone with flush quoins and corrugated iron roof. The large gable foot…

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Seven Hills, NSW - St Andrew's Anglican (Former)

Seven Hills, NSW - St Andrew's Anglican (Former)

Year Built: 1879

Address: 313 Seven Hills Road, , Seven Hills New South Wales, 2147

The land for the church was donated by Phillip Pearce who was the son of Matthew Pearce, a pioneer settler of the area and after which Matthew Pearce School is named. The construction is Gothic Revival Style, although simple and unpretentious, the interior features are impressive with high beamed ceilings. The Church was built and…

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Somerville, VIC - St Andrew's Anglican

Somerville, VIC - St Andrew's Anglican

Year Built: 1904

Address: 2 Eramosa Road W, , Somerville Victoria, 3912

A Foundation stone was laid on 20 February 1904 by Miss Vera Clarke. The Church was constructed in 1904 using bricks made by the Somerville Brick and Tile Co. The Land was donated by the Somerville Hotel.

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Sorrento, VIC - St Andrew's Presbyterian

Sorrento, VIC - St Andrew's Presbyterian

Year Built: 1888

Address: Kerferd Avenue, , Sorrento Victoria, 3943

The Foundation stone was laid on 17 October 1888 by Hon J Balfour M.L.C. The original section of the church was first built in 1888 and is said to be the current transept, which is the parapet walled section nearest the street and a limestone porch was added in the following year. The current nave, the east wing attached to the hall,…

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South Brisbane, QLD - St Andrew's Anglican

South Brisbane, QLD - St Andrew's Anglican

Anglican services in South Brisbane were first conducted in St Thomas' Church, built in the 1850s on land granted in 1849 between Grey, Melbourne and Stanley Streets. The Church was constructed in several stages: 1878-1883, 1887, and 1931-1932, as funds became progressively available. The first Anglican church in South Brisbane, St…

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South Turramurra, NSW - St Andrew's Uniting

South Turramurra, NSW - St Andrew's Uniting

Address: Cnr Chisholm and Vernon Streets, , South Turramurra New South Wales, 2074

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Southport, QLD - St Andrews Presbyterian (Former)

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…

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Strathalbyn, SA - St Andrew's Uniting

Strathalbyn, SA - St Andrew's Uniting

Year Built: 1844

Address: 10 Alfred Place, , Strathalbyn South Australia, 5255

The first church was erected on this site in 1844 by Scottish Presbyterians. In 1859 the transepts were added to create more room. Edward Stirling donated a bell for the church which was cast in Sheffield England but it was too heavy so a Bell tower was erected in 1859. In 1895 Mrs E. J. Tucker decided the bell tower needed a clock so she…

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Subiaco, WA - St Andrew's Anglican

Subiaco, WA - St Andrew's Anglican

Address: 259 Barker Road, , Subiaco Western Australia, 6008

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Sunbury, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Sunbury, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Year Built: 1904

Address: Corner Brook & O'Shanassy Streets, , Sunbury Victoria, 3429

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Sydney, NSW - St Andrew's Anglican Cathedral

Sydney, NSW - St Andrew's Anglican Cathedral

Address: Corner George & Bathurst Streets, , Sydney New South Wales, 2000

A small but pleasant Gothic Revival Cathedral in Sydney Freestone of late Colonial and early Victorian periods. Original portion of nave designed by Hume. Substantially completed under Blacket. Exterior has weathered to warm brown colour. Delicate Gothic windows, well proportioned towers and buttressing and a multiplicity of decorated…

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Tallebugera, QLD - St Andrew's Lutheran

Tallebugera, QLD - St Andrew's Lutheran

Address: 175 Tallabugera Creek Road, , Tallebugera Queensland, 4228

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Tarago, NSW - St Andrew's Anglican

Tarago, NSW - St Andrew's Anglican

Year Built: 1931

Address: Braidwood Road, , Tarago New South Wales, 2580

The Church was built in 1931. A Foundation stone reads, " A.D.M.G. In memory of our fallen soldiers. This Foundation stone of the Church of St Andrew's was laid on 31st October 1931 by the Ven Joseph Pike Archdeacon of Goulburn".

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Tarwin Lower, VIC - St Andrew's Union

Tarwin Lower, VIC - St Andrew's Union

Year Built: 1953

Address: 39 River Drive, , Tarwin Lower Victoria, 3956

A wall plaque reads, " In memory of Alice Fisher for the donation of the land and Mr Oscar Tamlander for the initial finance for the erection of a church building opened 1953".

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Tatura, VIC - St Andrew's Presbyterian

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".

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Temora, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian

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.

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Thangool, QLD - St Andrew's Anglican

Thangool, QLD - St Andrew's Anglican

Address: 35 Stanley Street, , Thangool Queensland, 4716

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Townsville, QLD - St Andrew's Presbyterian

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…

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Trafalgar, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Trafalgar, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Address: 38 Contingent Street, , Trafalgar Victoria, 3824

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Tuross Head, NSW - St David's Anglican

Tuross Head, NSW - St David's Anglican

Address: Craddock Road, , Tuross Head New South Wales, 2537

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Violet Town, VIC - St Andrews Uniting

Violet Town, VIC - St Andrews Uniting

Year Built: 1893

Address: 22 Tulip Street, , Violet Town Victoria, 3669

Formerly St Andrews Presbyterian Church the first minister to conduct a Presbyterian service in Violet Town was Rev George Tait. These early services were held in a slab hut in Primrose Street. Services were later conducted, first in a building near the then police station, until the Friendly Society Hall was built. The Rev. J. Gilsennon…

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Wagga Wagga, NSW - St Andrews Presbyterian

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…

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Walcha, NSW - St Andrew's Anglican

Walcha, NSW - St Andrew's Anglican

Year Built: 1963

Address: 5N South Street, , Walcha New South Wales, 2354

The original Church was built with stone quarried from the demolished homestead at the Walcha station, Villa Wolka, and was completed in 1866. Originally known as St Paul's Church, it was renamed St Andrew's in the 1870s. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by John Stoward Moyes CMG MA Th.D D.D. D.LITT Lord…

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Walkerston, QLD - St Andrew's Uniting

Walkerston, QLD - St Andrew's Uniting

Year Built: 1956

Address: 3 Bold Street, , Walkerston Queensland, 4751

From 1876 until 1886 Walkerston was part of the Mackay Charge. The first services were held in a building on the site known as "The Old Boiling Downs", at the west end of Walkerston. The honour of promoting the initial steps to have a place of Public Worship established belongs to the late Mrs. John Cook, of Balnagowan, and the late…

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Walkerville, SA - St Andrew's Anglican

Walkerville, SA - St Andrew's Anglican

Year Built: 1847

Address: 41 Church Terrace, , Walkerville South Australia, 5081

In 1847, meetings were held at the Sussex Hotel, Walkerville Terrace to plan the building of a church in this area. In 1848 a local, Mr George Wright Hawkes helped raise the money for the construction of the Church. The money, including a Government grant of 150, was raised and the first building (40ft x 25ft) of limestone with brick…

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Warren, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian

Warren, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian

Address: Oxley Highway, , Warren New South Wales, 2824

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Warwick, QLD - St Andrew's Uniting

Warwick, QLD - St Andrew's Uniting

Year Built: 1870

Address: Corner Guy & Fitzroy Streets, , Warwick Queensland, 4370

A former Presbyterian Church, the Church was first established in 1870. The church building was originally rectilinear in plan and has had a stone entry porch added to the front. The Architect was George David Payne. It is constructed of load-bearing, rock-faced ashlar sandstone and is divided into six bays separated with buttresses.…

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Wentworthville, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian

Wentworthville, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian

Year Built: 1849

Address: McKern Street, , Wentworthville New South Wales, 2145

The original St Andrew's Church was designed by David Lennox and construction which began in 1840 was completed in October 1849. It was believed that the old church would be completley demolished, until Presbyterians in Wentworthville, in need of a Church, put forward the idea of reassembling the old Parramatta church in Wentworthville.…

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Werribee, VIC - St Andrew's Catholic

Werribee, VIC - St Andrew's Catholic

Year Built: 1938

Address: 100 Greaves Street N, , Werribee Victoria, 3030

In 1861, land was set aside for a Catholic church in Werribee, in an area bounded by Mortimer, Greaves and Stawell Streets and Ballan Road. The Bishop of Melbourne, the Rt. Rev. J.A.Goold, blessed and opened the first church in 1871. Because there were many Scottish settlers in the area, the name of St. Andrew – patron saint of Scotland –…

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Whittlesea, VIC - St Andrew's Presbyterian

Whittlesea, VIC - St Andrew's Presbyterian

Address: 5 - 7 Lime Street, , Whittlesea Victoria, 3757

The first entry in the records of the church is dated Sunday, August 11, 1861, and states that the Rel, Samuel Hamilton, after divine service, convened a public meeting of persons interested in the formation of a Presbyterian congregation in the township of Whittlesea. This meeting was held at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 19 in the Farmer's…

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Woodend, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Woodend, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Year Built: 1910

Address: 37 Forest Street, , Woodend Victoria, 3442

The first Church service was held on October 21 1860 in the home of a Church person. The first wooden church was on the hill adjacent to St Mary's and was opened in 1861. A Foundation stone reads, "9 Apr 1910 by Dr J F Anderson, opened as Presbyterian, became Uniting 1977".

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Woonona, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian

Woonona, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian

Year Built: 1871

Address: 7 Gray Street, , Woonona New South Wales, 2517

The Presbyterians of Woonona proceeded to erect their church in 1864, land being given by Mr. J. Rolfe in 1870. A successful tender for construction of the church was submitted by Mr. G. Haberley for £204. The church, a modest structure, was opened on 29 September 1871. A plaque at the rear of the Church reads, " St Andrew's…

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Yarram, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Yarram, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Address: 109 Commercial Road, , Yarram Victoria, 3971

St Andrew Uniting Church and hall front Commercial Road. The Presbyterian congregation had used the Yarram Anglican Church for services for 25 years prior to building their own church in 1895. In October 1894 a meeting was held at the Mechanics Hall, at which it was decided to build a brick church to seat 200 people. Funds began to be…

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Yarrawonga, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Yarrawonga, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Address: 6 Piper Street, , Yarrawonga Victoria, 3730

A Foundation stone reads, " St Andrews Presbyterian Church Founded 1879 This stone was laid by A.A. Manning Esq J.P. 14th July 1928". A Foundation stone on the Church Hall reads, "To the glory of God in memory of the fallen of two World Wars and Korea. This stone was laid by the Rev. Reford Corr Chaplain 2nd A.I.F. Minister of this…

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Yass, NSW - St Andrews Uniting

Yass, NSW - St Andrews Uniting

Year Built: 1906

Address: 124 Meehan Street, , Yass New South Wales, 2582

The foundation stone of the current St. Andrews Church was laid on the 17th January 1906 by Alexander McBean of Springmount, a grandson of the first Alexander McBean, the founder of the family in the district. The architects were Messrs. Nixon and Adam. The church was built by Mr. Hastings from Tumut and is of Gothic design, built of…

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Yetman, NSW - St Andrew's Anglican

Yetman, NSW - St Andrew's Anglican

Year Built: 1937

Address: 50 Warialda Street, , Yetman New South Wales, 2410

A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. And in honour of St Andrews this stone was set by John Stoward Lord Bishop of Armidale November 12th 1937".

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