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Cairns, QLD - St John's Anglican

Cairns, QLD - St John's Anglican

Address: Cnr Lake & Minnie Streets, , Cairns Queensland, 4870

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Camberwell, VIC - St John's Anglican

Camberwell, VIC - St John's Anglican

Year Built: 1957

Address: 552 Burke Road, , Camberwell Victoria,

The first church opened on 8 February 1863, but Anglican worship in Camberwell began in 1856 in the home of Mr. James Price in what is now Burke Road. Mr. Price, who was later known in family memory as a lay reader at St John's, possibly conducted the first worship himself. The following year, the first church, then known simply as the…

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Cambrai, SA - St John's Lutheran

Cambrai, SA - St John's Lutheran

Address: Corner Marne & Skinner Streets, , Cambrai South Australia, 5353

The original church was built of stone in 1904. The separate hall was erected in 1963.

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Campbelltown, NSW - St John's Catholic

Campbelltown, NSW - St John's Catholic

Year Built: 1887

Address: 35 Cordeaux Street, , Campbelltown New South Wales, 2560

Father James Dunne took charge of Campbelltown parish in 1886 and one of his first tasks was to look to a new parish church. In March 1886 he signed a contract with Mr Oliver Harley of Darlinghurst for the erection and completion of St John’s Church, Cordeaux Street for a sum of £1686. The architect was Mr J.B. Barlow and Mr Harley was…

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Campbelltown, NSW - St John's Catholic (Former)

Campbelltown, NSW - St John's Catholic (Former)

Address: 13 George Street, , Campbelltown New South Wales, 2560

A stuccoed brick Church of simple Georgian design. The arched window openings and pilasters are marked by projecting render work and quoins represent ashlar work. In 1886 it was converted to a convent school, a mezzanine floor being added at the same time. Church built by Father Therry between 1825 and 1841 an important ecclesiastical…

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Campsie, NSW - St John's Anglican

Campsie, NSW - St John's Anglican

Year Built: 1911

Address: Anzac Square, , Campsie New South Wales, 2194

The Foundation stone was laid by Reverend John Charles Wright D.D. Archbishop of Sydney on 22 April 1911.

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Cann River, VIC - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Cann River, VIC - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Address: 22 Princess Highway, , Cann River Victoria, 3890

The Church was licenced and dedicated on 29 February 1928.

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Cargo, NSW - St John's Anglican (Former)
Clifton Hill, VIC - St John the Baptist Catholic

Clifton Hill, VIC - St John the Baptist Catholic

Year Built: 1876

Address: 61 Queens Parade, , Clifton Hill Victoria, 3068

Construction commenced in 1876 and by July the walls were being erected. The Foundation stone was laid in 1876. The Architect was J.B. Denny. The spire was added in 1907.

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Clifton, QLD - St James and St John's Catholic

Clifton, QLD - St James and St John's Catholic

Address: Clifton Leyburn Road, , Clifton Queensland, 4361

His Grace, Archbishop Dunne on October 21, 1888, opened the first Catholic Church built in Clifton. It was situated on the block on which the current presbytery now stands. Mr M. T. O'Brien was the builder and it cost 247. It was only six months old when discussions commenced about enlarging the church. James Mowen, a prominent Clifton…

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Coffs Harbour, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Coffs Harbour, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Year Built: 1972

Address: 2 McLean Street, , Coffs Harbour New South Wales, 2450

Land at McLean Street allowed minimum development of a new church and the planned vicarage it seems that the new St John's had been built alongside the little St. John's to allow continuity of services. Diocesan records show that St. John's was built on Lots 1-30 which allowed for a vicarage. The architect/designer's name was Grant. The…

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Colac, VIC - St John's Anglican

Colac, VIC - St John's Anglican

Year Built: 1870

Address: Corner Hessie & Pollack Streets, , Colac Victoria, 3250

The Church of St John's is a fine brick building set prominently on a busy corner in the midst of the old residential area of the town. The present building replaces the first church on the site, which was dedicated to St John the Evangelist. The new building constructed from plans prepared by Messrs Henderson and Davidson was opened…

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Coleraine, VIC - St John's Lutheran (Former)

Coleraine, VIC - St John's Lutheran (Former)

Address: 68 Henty Street, , Coleraine Victoria, 3315

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Condowie, SA - St John's Lutheran

Condowie, SA - St John's Lutheran

Year Built: 1876

The Church was established in 1876. A hall beside the church was erected in 1952 and opened and dedicated on February 8 1953 by Pastor L.H. Leskie.

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Coolana, QLD - St John's Lutheran

Coolana, QLD - St John's Lutheran

Address: Minden Lowood Road, , Coolana Queensland, 4311

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Coromandel Valley, SA - St John's Anglican

Coromandel Valley, SA - St John's Anglican

Year Built: 1872 - 1873

Address: 337 Main Road, , Coromandel Valley South Australia, 5051

A simple, good quality Gothic Revival Church constructed from bluestone with cut stone quoins and surrounds that has had a series of extensions. The Church was built in 1872-73 on land donated by the South Australian Company. Prior to the construction of this church, George Gooch's house 'Craig burn' had been used for services. St…

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Cowes, VIC - St John's Uniting

Cowes, VIC - St John's Uniting

Year Built: 1975

Address: 86 Chapel Street, , Cowes Victoria, 3922

In 1869, soon after the town was surveyed, this section of land was granted to the Presbyterian Church. Church Services began before Christmas 1889. These services were held in the open air, according to Mr. Robb, under a gum tree, though some years later an elderly member of the church and of its Board of Management reported that she…

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Cowra, NSW - St John's Anglican

Cowra, NSW - St John's Anglican

Year Built: 1955

Address: 98 Kendall Street, , Cowra New South Wales, 2794

The foundation stone was laid on 29 October 1955 by his Excellency the Governor of NSW Lieutenant General Sir John Northcott KC MC.

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Cranbourne, VIC - St John's Anglican

Cranbourne, VIC - St John's Anglican

Year Built: 1864

Address: Corner Childers & Russell streets, , Cranbourne Victoria, 3977

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Creswick, VIC - St John's Anglican

Creswick, VIC - St John's Anglican

Year Built: 1861

Address: 103 Napier Street, , Creswick Victoria, 3363

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Croydon, VIC - St John the Divine Anglican

Croydon, VIC - St John the Divine Anglican

Address: 5 Toorak Avenue, , Croydon Victoria, 3136

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Crystal Brook, SA - St John's Lutheran

Crystal Brook, SA - St John's Lutheran

Year Built: 1963

Address: Stanley Street, , Crystal Brook South Australia, 5523

The first know existence of Lutheran's in this area forming a church was recorded in February 1881 when several families met for a service in the home of A.F. Noll. For the next 17 years all services were held there. By 1897 the room in the Noll home could not hold all the congregation so it was decided a church was needed. The foundation…

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Dalby, QLD - St John's Anglican

Dalby, QLD - St John's Anglican

Year Built: 1922

Address: 153 Cunningham Street, , Dalby Queensland, 4405

The Foundation stone was laid by the Right Honourable H.W.B. Forster of Lepe on 29 August 1922. St John's Church, Dalby is a brick church constructed in 1922-1923 to the design of Harry Marks and is the third church of this name on the site. The previous timber church, built in 1876, remained on the site in a modified form as part of a…

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Dapto, NSW - St John the Evangelist Catholic

Dapto, NSW - St John the Evangelist Catholic

Year Built: 1986

Address: 24 Jerramatta Street, , Dapto New South Wales, 2530

A Foundation stone reads, " This Foundation stone of St John the Evangelist Church was blessed and set by The Most Reverend William E. Murray D.D. DSc Sc SOC Bishop of Wollongong on Sunday 28th September 1986. Rev J.T. Ward".

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Dee Why, NSW - St John's Anglican

Dee Why, NSW - St John's Anglican

Address: 87 Oaks Avenue, , Dee Why New South Wales, 2099

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Dernancourt, SA - St John's Lutheran

Dernancourt, SA - St John's Lutheran

Address: 57 Balmoral Road, , Dernancourt South Australia, 5075

Continuation of the Hope Valley/Hillcrest congregation.

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Dernancourt, SA - St John's Lutheran

Dernancourt, SA - St John's Lutheran

Year Built: 1973

Address: 57 - 59 Balmoral Road, , Dernancourt South Australia, 5075

A Foundation stone reads, " I am the Light of the World John 8 ; 12 4-3-73". The spire was added in 1977.

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Devonport, TAS - St John's Anglican

Devonport, TAS - St John's Anglican

Address: 9B Fenton Street, , Devonport Tasmania, 7310

The Church opened on Sunday 15 May 1887 and by 1913, the foundation stone for a tower was laid by Bishop Mercer. A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was set by the Right Rev G.F. Cranswick BA. TH D Lord Bishop of Tasmania 26 February 1956, H.A. Jerrim Rector". The church hall next door has a foundation stone that reads,…

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Diamond Creek, VIC - St John's Anglican

Diamond Creek, VIC - St John's Anglican

Year Built: 1867

Address: Corner Hyde & Main Street, , Diamond Creek Victoria, 3089

The first recorded Church of England services were conducted by the Rev. Francis Hales. In 1860 Diamond Creek came under the jurisdiction of the Eltham parish - with the Rev R Mackie, and then the Rev Josiah Hollis as vicars. The building was designed by Charles Maplestone of Heidelberg, son-in-law to Anthony Beale of St Helena.…

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Digby, VIC - St John's Anglican

Digby, VIC - St John's Anglican

Address: 3261 Portland Casterton Road, , Digby Victoria, 3309

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Donvale, VIC - St John's Anglican (Former)

Donvale, VIC - St John's Anglican (Former)

Year Built: 1907

Address: 272 Springvale Road, , Donvale Victoria, 3111

The land at 283 Springvale Rd on which the 110 year old church and hall sits was sold to Manningham Council in the 1970’s for the use of and care by the Council. It reflects poorly on councils past that in 2006, a property heritage report was ignored and the property was sold in 2008. The Church was built by volunteer labour. At 3…

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Doonside, NSW - St John's Anglican

Doonside, NSW - St John's Anglican

Address: 17A Cameron Street, , Doonside New South Wales, 2767

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Dunolly, VIC - St John's Anglican

Dunolly, VIC - St John's Anglican

Year Built: 1866 - 1869

Address: 56 Barkly Street, , Dunolly Victoria, 3472

The first Anglican Church was opened in 1858. The current Church is a freestone church designed by architects Vahland and Getzschmann and built between 1866-69. Prominent gables with heavy, buttressed pinnacles and the massive base of the unbuilt tower characterise the design. Other features are the numerous vents to the slate roofs, the…

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Dutton, SA - St John's Lutheran

Dutton, SA - St John's Lutheran

Year Built: 1871

Address: 20 Rice Street, , Dutton South Australia, 5356

This Congregation was formed in 1865. The first services were held in F. August Habel's home until 1866. The new Pine Hut School/Church was used until this Church was dedicated on 24th September 1871. Pastor E. D. Appelt of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Neukirch was the Minister who founded the Congregation. He came to live at Dutton…

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East Malvern, VIC - St John's Anglican

East Malvern, VIC - St John's Anglican

Year Built: 1883

Address: 5 Finch Street, , East Malvern Victoria, 3145

Founded as a mission to Caulfield Racecourse in 1883 the original church was built in 1889. The current church was built between 1920 and 1922. The Architect was Purchase and Teague. The Foundation stone was laid on 18 December 1920 by the Venerable Archdeacon Hindley B.D. Administrator of the Diocese. An example of the English…

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Eden, NSW - St John's Anglican

Eden, NSW - St John's Anglican

Year Built: 1885

Address: 98 Calle Calle Street, , Eden New South Wales, 2551

Church services were held at Eden from a very early date. Rev's Pryce, Riky and Druitt all visited Eden, Twofold Bay and Boydtown regularly. On the division of the Maneroo District Eden formed an important part of the Bega parish, then known as "Bega and Twofold Bay". On the 11/5/1861 a meeting is reported in the Twofold Bay and Maneroo…

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Elsternwick, VIC - St John's Uniting

Elsternwick, VIC - St John's Uniting

Year Built: 1915

Address: 567 Glen Huntly Road, , Elsternwick Victoria, 3188

The first service was conducted by the Rev George Faulds in the Court House (31 October). He is to become the first permanent minister at the Caulfield Presbyterian Church. In 1915 Architects are requested to invite fresh tenders for a new church. The tender for the new church was accepted for £2,787. A Foundation stone reads, " This…

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Emerals, QLD - St John's Lutheran

Emerals, QLD - St John's Lutheran

Address: 19 Retro Street, , Emerald Queensland, 4720

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Enoggerra, QLD - St John the Baptist Catholic

Enoggerra, QLD - St John the Baptist Catholic

Address: 133 S Pine Road, , Enoggerra Queensland, 4051

The initial land offered by the Archbishop was too small for a church and school. A local Catholic, Mrs E Clugston, donated a property which she owned and the Archbishop purchased 2 adjoining acres to provide a suitable area. The Church was blessed and opened on Sunday August 9, 1908. In 1913 St John the Baptist became a parish with…

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Epping, VIC - St John's Anglican

Epping, VIC - St John's Anglican

Year Built: 1869

Address: 789 High Street, , Epping Victoria, 3076

The earliest recorded Anglican service in Epping was held in September 1863. The Anglican community, anxious to erect their own permanent church but unhappy with the low-lying site allocated to them near the Darebin Creek, applied to the Government for an alternative one, and the present two acre site in High Street was gazetted on 5 May…

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