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Roma, QLD - St Andrew's Presbyterian

Year Built: 1954

Address: 35 Street, , Roma Queensland, 4455

The initial Church site was in Quintin Street (in tine vicinity of the present Bungil Shire Council Chambers) and was the gift of one Joseph McGhee. The building contractor was Mr. Joseph Stringfellow, who constructed the building for just over £300. (Presbyterians had been using the Town Hall for services). The Church was opened and…

Sandgate, QLD - Presbyterian

Address: 50 Loudon Street, , Sandgate Queensland, 4017

Sarina, QLD - Presbyterian

Address: 23 Sarina Beach Road, , Sarina Queensland, 4737

Scarness, QLD - Presbyterian

Year Built: 1960

Address: 5 Denmans Camp Road, , Scarness Queensland, 4655

As far back as 1922, Presbyterian worship was conducted in the Scarness Picture Theatre by ministers travelling from St Stephen's Church, Maryborough. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Greater Glory of God this stone was laid by Rev Professor H.S.R. Innes Dean Faculty of Theology Presbyterian Church of Queensland 19th Day of March…

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

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…

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".

Wavell Heights, QLD - Presbyterian

Address: 14 Rode Road, , Wavell Heights Queensland, 4012

Wilston, QLD - Presbyterian

Year Built: 1963

Address: 28 McGregor Street, , Wilston Queensland, 4051

A plaque reads, " Wilston Presbyterian Church dedicated to the Glory of God by Rev Wm Young B.A. 23rd November 1963".

Wynnum, QLD - Presbyterian

Year Built: 1951

Address: 233 - 237 Bay Terrace, , Wynnum Queensland, 4178

RECORD BEING UPDATED. Wynnum’s first Presbyterian Church was constructed in 1896 in Chestnut Street. The next church was erected at 238 Bay Terrace and continued to hold services until the 1950s when it was converted for use as a church hall. In 1907 the Church was divided into 2 parishes. A home mission station was formed at the…