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State: South Australia, Denomination: Anglican


Minlaton, SA - St Benedict the Abbot Anglican

Minlaton, SA - St Benedict the Abbot Anglican

Year Built: 1925

Address: Fourth Street, , Minlaton South Australia, 5575

The Foundation stone was laid on 25 April 1925 by Miss M.E. Trehcarne.

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Minnipa, SA - St John's Anglican

Minnipa, SA - St John's Anglican

Address: 25 Thomas Street, , Minnipa South Australia, 5654

The Church was built in the 1960's and as of 2024 the Uniting Church also use the building. A Foundation stone on the Church Hall reads in part. " The erection of this Hall serves to commemorate the joint action of the Methodist and Anglican Church in the Minnipa District 3rd December 1971. All one in Christ Jesus".

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Mitcham, SA - St Michael's Anglican

Mitcham, SA - St Michael's Anglican

Year Built: 1852

Address: 18 Church Road, , Mitcham South Australia,

A foundation stone was laid on 30 September 1848. McElligott's quarry at the southern end of Fullarton Road supplied the stone for St. Michaels. Gothic Revival Church built 1852, by W.Weir, southern nave added by E.Wright in 1863, vestry in 1871. Stone was quarried in Brownhill Creek Reserve and unfortunately the original (and typical…

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Modbury, SA - St Luke's Anglican

Modbury, SA - St Luke's Anglican

Address: 25 Smart Road, , Modbury South Australia, 5092

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Monash, SA - St Oswald's Anglican

Monash, SA - St Oswald's Anglican

Year Built: 1935

Address: 6 Madison Avenue, , Monash South Australia, 5342

A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was laid by C.C. Chittleborough on November 17 1935".

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Moonta, SA - All Saints' Anglican

Moonta, SA - All Saints' Anglican

Address: 1 Milne Terrace, , Moonta South Australia, 5558

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Morgan, SA - St Peter's Anglican

Morgan, SA - St Peter's Anglican

Year Built: 1894

Address: Fourth Street, , Morgan South Australia, 5320

The Church was founded in 1894 and was dedicated on June 15 of the same year.

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Mount Compass, SA - St Christopher's Anglican

Mount Compass, SA - St Christopher's Anglican

Year Built: 1961

Address: Clyde Terrace Street, , Mount Compass South Australia, 5210

The Foundation stone was laid on 29 January 1961 by the Archdeacon of Strathalbyn Venerable J.J. Bond TH. L.

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Mount Rat, SA - St Raphael Anglican

Mount Rat, SA - St Raphael Anglican

Year Built: 1897

Address: 428 Mount Rat Road, , Mount Rat South Australia, 5575

The Reverend J H Corvan conducted services every 3 weeks at Mt Rat in the home of Mr A Humberstone from 1876 until 1878 when the area came under the care of the SYP missioner based at Yorketown. From then until 1889, Mt Rat spent years being tended by missioners from the Northern or Southern areas. During 1889 the Reverend W A Clampett…

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Mount Torrens, SA - St George's Anglican

Mount Torrens, SA - St George's Anglican

Year Built: 1859

Address: 3 Tuck Street, , Mount Torrens South Australia, 5244

The Anglicans first met in the Mount Torrens area during the 1850s, and after the land for a church was donated in 1858, they set about constructing one. The foundation stone was laid by Bishop Short on 17 December 1859, and the building was opened late in the following year. The cemetery was established during the 1860s, with the oldest…

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Mt Barker, SA - Christ the King Anglican

Mt Barker, SA - Christ the King Anglican

Year Built: 1865

Address: Hutchison Street, , Mt Barker South Australia, 5251

The foundation stone was laid on 5 January 1865 and the naive first used for worship later that year.The Church was dedicated in 1865 by Bishop Short. The chancel and sanctuary were added in 1886. In 1897 The Barr Smiths gave the organ to the Church. The stained glass windows were built in memory of the Barr Smiths. The Parish Hall was…

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Mt Gambier, SA - Christ Church Anglican

Mt Gambier, SA - Christ Church Anglican

Address: 26 Bay Road, , Mt Gambier South Australia, 5290

Foundation stone laid in 1865 by the eldest son of Dr W J Brown. The Church was consecrated on 10 December1865. Its walls are rock faced with dressings of dressed stone. Unusual roof over tower. A rift in the Church resulted in another Church being erected but it was closed in 1899. In 1895 the chancel and organ chamber of Christ Church…

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Mt Pleasant, SA - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Mt Pleasant, SA - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Year Built: 1860

Address: 3241 Eden Valley Road, , Mount Pleasant South Australia, 5235

On 16th December 1859 the foundation of a new church was laid on a piece of land originally vested for the purpose in the names of the Lord Bishop, Charles James Cook and Henry Giles, both of Mount Pleasant and William Forrest and John Bennett, both of South Rhine. The walls of the building were completed by March 1860 and the church…

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Mundulla, SA - Anglican
Murray Bridge, SA - St John the Baptist Anglican

Murray Bridge, SA - St John the Baptist Anglican

Year Built: 1887

Address: Mannum Road, , Murray Bridge South Australia, 5254

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Naracoorte, SA - St Paul's Anglican

Naracoorte, SA - St Paul's Anglican

Year Built: 1880

Address: Gordon Street, , Naracoorte South Australia, 5271

The Church was built of solid limestone in 1880. A Foundation stone was laid on 8 December 1968 by E. R. Lawson Esq.

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North Adelaide, SA - Christ Church Anglican

North Adelaide, SA - Christ Church Anglican

Year Built: 1848

Address: 35 Palmer Place, , North Adelaide South Australia, 5006

Plans for this Church were brought from England by Bishop Short the Anglo-Norman design was credited to local architects Henry Stuckey and William Weir. Romanesque in style it was constructed of limestone, brick and sandstone trim. It was begun in 1848 with the apse being built after the death of Stuckey in 1851. William Weir and Henry…

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North Adelaide, SA - St Cyprians Anglican

North Adelaide, SA - St Cyprians Anglican

Year Built: 1882

Address: 70 Melbourne Street, , North Adelaide South Australia, 5006

The land was purchased in 1872 and the construction took place between 1882 and 1883. The financing was orchestrated by the Christ Church North Adelaide. The Architect was Daniel Garlick a prominent South Australian architect. Most of the students and congregation were working class people who lived nearby, some of whom worked for the…

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North Adelaide, SA - St Peter's Cathedral Anglican

North Adelaide, SA - St Peter's Cathedral Anglican

Year Built: 1869

Address: King William Street, , North Adelaide South Australia, 5006

The first bishop of Adelaide, Augustus Short, brought with him in 1848, plans for a Cathedral. The plans had been drawn up by English architect William Butterfield and is in the Gothic Revival style. The Foundation stone was laid on 13 July 1869 by Bishop Short, the first Bishop of Adelaide. Designed by Butterfield but plans modified…

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Oaklands Park, SA - St Elizabeth of Hungary Anglican

Oaklands Park, SA - St Elizabeth of Hungary Anglican

Address: 12a Dwyer Road, , Oaklands Park South Australia, 5046

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Old Noarlunga, SA - St Philip and St James Anglican

Old Noarlunga, SA - St Philip and St James Anglican

Year Built: 1850

Address: Church Hill Road, , Old Noarlunga South Australia, 5168

Built in 1850 of local stone quarried from the cliffs on the Onkaparinga River in Old Noarlunga , hauled across the river and up the hill by bullock teams and hard sweat. Walls are of ironstone quarried from the cliffs of the Onkaparinga River and hauled to the site by a winch powered by bullocks. Simple buttresses divide the walls…

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Orroroo, SA - St Paul's Anglican

Orroroo, SA - St Paul's Anglican

Year Built: 1920

Address: 21 Fourth Street, , Orroroo South Australia, 5431

Previously the services were held in a wood and iron building situated on Fourth Street. The old building had been in service since 1879. A Foundation stone reads, " S Pauls Church A.M.D.G. This stone was laid by The Lord Bishop of Willochra January 7th 1920".

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Paradise, SA - St Martin's Anglican

Paradise, SA - St Martin's Anglican

Address: 3 Groge Road, , Paradise South Australia, 5075

The site on which the present church was built was selected in 1856 and foundations were laid, although building work on the church was not started until 1861, due to a shortage of funds. The foundation stone was laid on 1 August 1859 and the completed church was opened on 20 January 1861. For a time the St Martin's church was associated…

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Parafield Gardens, SA - St Barbara's Anglican

Parafield Gardens, SA - St Barbara's Anglican

Address: 456 Salisbury Highway, , Parafield Gardens South Australia, 5107

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Penola, SA - St Mary's Anglican

Penola, SA - St Mary's Anglican

Year Built: 1873

Address: 17 Arthur Street, , Penola South Australia, 5277

A Heritage board at the front of the church reads, " Anglican worship in Penola was carried out in a variety of buildings throughout the 1850's until the 60's. The congregation sometimes shared a building with the Presbyterians and sometimes used the Institute building. For many of the early years the congregation was served by travelling…

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Penong, SA - St Alphege Anglican (Former)

Penong, SA - St Alphege Anglican (Former)

Address: Main Street, , Penong South Australia, 5690

An Heritage board at the front of the church reads in part," In 1909 a timber-framed, matchboard lined, corrugated iron clad, precut church was sent from England. This was erected in Penong and on September 20, 1909, dedicated by Bishop Thomas of4delaide. There were 94 people present. The first wedding in the original Saint Alphege's…

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Peterborough, SA - St Peter's Anglican

Peterborough, SA - St Peter's Anglican

Year Built: 1888

Address: 55 Kitchener Street, , Peterborough South Australia, 5422

The Church was built in 1888 and opened in January 1889 with seating capacity of 200. It was extended in 1913 and had rose window incorporated into the western end of the building at the same time.The St Peters Parish Hall at the back of the church was built in 1904 as a Sunday school whilst the rectory was built in 1888 as a residence…

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Pinnaroo, SA - All Saints' Anglican (Former)

Pinnaroo, SA - All Saints' Anglican (Former)

Year Built: 1925

Address: Railway Terrace, , Pinnaroo South Australia, 5304

The Foundation stone was laid on 29 August 1925. As of 2011 the Anglican's use the Uniting Church building. The Church is now closed.

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Plympton, SA - Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican

Plympton, SA - Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican

Year Built: 1925

Address: Clayton Avenue, , Plympton South Australia, 5038

The Foundation stone was laid on 24 October 1925 by the Very Reverend Archdeacon Bussell.

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Poonindie, SA - St Matthew's Anglican

Poonindie, SA - St Matthew's Anglican

Year Built: 1854 - 1855

Address: 1528 Lincoln Highway, , Poonindie South Australia, 5607

The Church was built in 1854/55 under the hand of Tom Coffin, the master mason with assistance from the residents of the Mission at the time. At first Hale intended it to be the school, but on completion it became the church serving both the mission and the local community. The Willochran" October 1' 1931. (Extract from an article by…

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Port Adelaide, SA - St Paul's Anglican

Port Adelaide, SA - St Paul's Anglican

Year Built: 1905

Address: 1 Church Place, , Port Adelaide South Australia, 5015

Services were first held of the site commencing 16 May 1841. Four churches have been erected on the site since that date. The first was 1841 - 1851 then 1852 - 1864, 1861 - 1905 and finally 1905 to today. The church erected in 1905 was as a result of an earthquake in 1902. It was felt the church needed significant renovation and as a…

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Port Augusta, SA - St Augustine's Anglican

Port Augusta, SA - St Augustine's Anglican

Year Built: 1882

Address: 9 Church Street, , Port Augusta South Australia, 5700

A Foundation stone reads, "A.M.D.G. 1882".

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Port Broughton, SA - St Philip's Anglican (Former)

Port Broughton, SA - St Philip's Anglican (Former)

Year Built: 1886

Address: 5 East Terrace, , Port Broughton South Australia, 5522

The Church was designed by the church architect William K Mallyon and has been a significant part of community life for over 11 d years. The foundation stone was laid by 8 year old Miss K. White whose family gave the land for the church. The contractor was Mr W H Gray. The church, which seats 150 persons, was opened on 11 August 1886 by…

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Port Elliot, SA - St Judes Anglican

Port Elliot, SA - St Judes Anglican

Year Built: 1859

Address: 159 Arthur Street, , Port Elliot South Australia, 5212

At a public meeting held in Port Elliot on 27 January, 1854, a committee was formed to progress the building of a church, to be chaired by Mr Buxton Forbes Laurie. The Foundation stone was laid by Dean Farrell on 22 June 1854 and by December the structure was so far completed that divine service was held there on Christmas Day 1854,…

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Port Lincoln, SA - St Thomas' Anglican

Port Lincoln, SA - St Thomas' Anglican

Address: 32 Washington Street, , Port Lincoln South Australia, 5606

This was the first church to be erected in Port Lincoln. The nave section was erected 1850 on land granted by the Government. Foundation stone laid by Gov. Sir H E Foxyoung. Builder was a Mr Lee. Chancel, transepts and vestry were built 24 February 1876. Cruciform church, built of local limestone with a slate roof now galvanised…

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Port MacDonnell, SA - St Thomas Anglican (Former)

Port MacDonnell, SA - St Thomas Anglican (Former)

Address: 24 Church Street, , Port MacDonnell South Australia, 5291

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Port Pirie, SA - Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Paul Anglican

Port Pirie, SA - Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Paul Anglican

Year Built: 1898 - 1899

Address: 33 Florence Street, , Port Pirie South Australia, 5540

The first St Paul's was built in 1876 of timber and measured 7.6 x 10.7m. Extensions to this building were made in 1878 to include chancel, vestry, organ recess, porch and belfry. A new church was designed, built and dedicated in 1898. W. K. Mallyon, the architect (and also manager of the National Bank at Port Pirie) was responsible for…

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Port Victoria, SA - Church of St Alban Anglican

Port Victoria, SA - Church of St Alban Anglican

Address: Cnr Viking & Lawhill Streets, , Port Victoria South Australia, 5573

A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Henry & Elizabeth Hinks This Tower was erected by their children 1904. Thie children rise up and call them blessed".

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Port Vincent, SA - St Neot's Anglican

Port Vincent, SA - St Neot's Anglican

Year Built: 1964

Address: 29 Marine Parade, , Port Vincent South Australia, 5581

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Port Wakefield, SA - St Albans Anglican (Former)

Port Wakefield, SA - St Albans Anglican (Former)

Year Built: 1873

Address: 12 Burra Street, , Port Wajefield South Australia, 5550

A Heritage board at the front of the building reads, " The foundation stone for St Alban's Church was laid by the Rev. Augustus Short, Bishop of Adelaide on 20th November 1873 on land donated by Mr G.C. Hubble. It was opened on 21st June 1874. At that time, the church was placed under the charge of the Rev. C.W. Hawkins, the incumbent of…

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