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Saint: Martin
Kensington, WA - St Martin in the Field's Anglican
Address: 54 Dyson Street, , Kensington Western Australia, 6151
One of the prime movers behind the establishment of an Anglican Church in Kensington was Margaret Durbridge. After her death in 1925 her estate was bequeathed to provide finances for church activities in the Kensington area. Her estate (in Arlington Avenue, South Perth) was subdivided into eight residential lots. This helped to pay for…
Mount Gambier, SA - St Martin's Lutheran
Address: 11 Edward Street, , Mount Gambier South Australia, 5290
The Lutheran Church first had a presence in Mount Gambier in the 1800s when a pastor rode by horseback from Hamilton, Victoria to baptise people. Later in that century the church developed two parishes in Mount Gambier. One parish established a church, school and manse in the town's eastern area in 1859. In 1862, a prominent doctor,…
Mullumbimby, NSW - St Martin's Anglican
Address: 38 Stuart Street, , Mullumbimby New South Wales, 2482
A plaque on the gate post reads, " To the Glory of God A Grateful tribute to all who served n World War II 1939 - 45".
Muskerry, VIC - St Martin of Tours Catholic
Year Built: 1876
Address: River Road, , Muskerry Victoria, 3557
The Foundation stone of the church was laid by Rev Dr Crane Bishop of Sanddhurst on 19 September 1875. Mr Joseph Brady was the architect and the total cost of the construction was 401. The church was debt free by 27 October 1879. There is a foundation stone celebrating the centenasry of the church which was laid by the Bishop of…
Rosanna, VIC - St Martin of Tours Catholic
Year Built: 1973
Address: 292 Lower Plenty Road, , Rosanna Victoria, 3084
The idea of a Church in Rosanna was formed on the Macleod railway station in 1954 and the first meeting of the Macleod Catholic building group was held in the pavilion of the Macleod Rosanna football ground. Early services were held in the Rosanna Macleod RSL hall. Search for a parish site began in early 1956. Four blocks of land in…
Sanford, TAS - St Martin's Uniting
Year Built: 1924
Address: 18 School Road, , Sanford Tasmania, 7020
A dedication service was held on 28th of September 1924 with over 200 persons including the Bishop of Tasmania the Rt Reverend E Hay attending. The building was 48ft in length, and 23ft in width exclusive of the vestry and porch. The ceiling and furniture was of polished Tasmanian with two stained glassed windows. The church is now in…
Tara, QLD - St Martin of Tours Anglican
Year Built: 1936
Address: 51 Day Street, , Tara Queensland, 4421
The land for the Church was originally purchased from Peter Bertrue for £25, stumps were donated by W Payne. Mr C.F. Luhrs arranged for a stump ceremony as a means of fund raising.The Church plan was drawn up by Henry Marks of Toowoomba. The Church was dedicated at 11am on Sunday 3rd of May 1936 by J.W. Wand Archbishop of Brisbane.