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State: South Australia, Denomination: Anglican


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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Prospect, SA - St Cuthbert's Anglican

Prospect, SA - St Cuthbert's Anglican

Year Built: 1915

Address: 2 Ballville Street, , Prospect South Australia, 5082

The Foundation stone was laid on 10 April 1915. The Church is an example of late Gothic Revival. The architect was Louis Laybourne Smith. The church is of high integrity and retains the original layout except for the addition of a small altar in the sanctuary.

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Quorn, SA - St Matthew's Anglican

Quorn, SA - St Matthew's Anglican

Year Built: 1897

Address: 13 Seventh Street, , Quorn South Australia, 5433

An Historical Board in front of the church reads in part, "Until the first St Matthews Church was built services were held in the Transcontinental Hotel. The first church, of weatherboard construction, was built on land purchased by the Synod of the Church of England in the Diocese of Adelaide Inc. from William C. Greenslade, licensee of…

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Redhill, SA - St Andrew's Anglican (Former)

Redhill, SA - St Andrew's Anglican (Former)

Year Built: 1881

Address: 32 Barr Street, , Redhill South Australia, 5521

William K Mallyon, manager of the National Bank at Redhill, a keen churchman & layreader, designed the church and supervised its construction.

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Renmark, SA - St Augustine of Hippo Anglican

Renmark, SA - St Augustine of Hippo Anglican

Year Built: 1957

Address: James Avenue, , Renmark South Australia, 5341

Constructed of local stone the interior has exposed beams and rafters with matchboard with a perforated timber cornice system which is part of the ventilation system. The Sanctuary is a simple apse without windows with timber ceiling similar to the nave. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Thomas…

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Riverton, SA - Holy Trinity Anglican

Riverton, SA - Holy Trinity Anglican

Year Built: 1857

Address: Torrens Road, , Riverton South Australia, 5412

Construction of the church was commenced in 1857 on land donated by local citizens. The Church was built and consecrated in 1858. Originally the church had a slate roof (this was replaced in 1903 and the Bell was removed in 1903). The new vestry was built in 1958. The Church of England was endowed with 100 acres here in 1854. Reverend…

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Robe, SA - St Peter's Anglican

Robe, SA - St Peter's Anglican

Address: 24 Sturt Street, , Robe South Australia, 5276

A Heritage wall plaque reads, " The Church's foundation stone was laid in 1859 by Captain Brewer, the Government Resident. At the first service conducted by the Reverend W.B. Andrews in 1860, it was noted that there were "no pews but good attendance". Pews were later installed and "rented" by many well-known local families. The tower and…

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Saddleworth, SA - St Aidan's Anglican

Saddleworth, SA - St Aidan's Anglican

Year Built: 1894

Address: 25 Burra Road, , Saddleworth South Australia, 5413

Of Gothic revival style this church was built in 1894 and designed by W.K. Mallyon. It cost £800.00 and could seat 150 people. The Foundation stone was laid on 10 April 1894. Local stone was used in its construction. Kerosene lamps were replaced by wall mounted gas lamps in 1910. A general meeting of the Church of England…

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Salisbury, SA - St John's Anglican

Salisbury, SA - St John's Anglican

Year Built: 1850

Address: Church Street, , Salisbury South Australia, 5108

John Harvey transferred an acre of Section 2191 between Lots 82 and 85 over to the Bishop of Adelaide in November 1850. The "original" St John's has an uncertain history. Inscribed above the door is the date 1846. This date is often contested, as the land was not given to the church until 1850. The foundation stone was laid in 1858. It…

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Seacliff Park, SA - All Saints' Anglican

Seacliff Park, SA - All Saints' Anglican

Year Built: 1964

Address: Corner Brighton Road & Lamington Avenue, , Seacliff Park South Australia, 5049

The Foundation stone was laid on 19 April 1964 by the Right Reverend T.T. Reed Bishop of Adelaide.

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Semaphore, SA - St Bede's Anglican

Semaphore, SA - St Bede's Anglican

Year Built: 1879

Address: 200 Military Road, , Semaphore South Australia, 5019

The first church was built in 1878 when Semaphore was developing into a place for business, residence and leisure. Lady Lervois, wife of the Governor of South Australia, laid the foundation stone. Beginning as the Mission Church of St Andrew, the original gothic style porch and nave were built with Dry Creek stone. With 300 seats, even…

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Sheringa, SA - St John the Evangelist Anglican (Former)

Sheringa, SA - St John the Evangelist Anglican (Former)

Year Built: 1910

A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God This stone was laid by Mrs James Telfer 6th July 1910".

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Somerton Park, SA - St Philip's Anglican

Somerton Park, SA - St Philip's Anglican

Year Built: 1972

Address: 290 Brighton Road, , Somerton Park South Australia, 5044

The Foundation stone was laid on 11 June 1972 by the Right Reverend T.T. Reed Bishop of Adelaide.

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St Marys, SA - Anglican

St Marys, SA - Anglican

Year Built: 1841

Address: 1167 South Road, , St Marys South Australia, 5042

The first St Mary's church was situated about 200 metres north of the present church, built and paid for by the pioneers of this district. John Wickham Daw who arrived in Adelaide on the Winchester on the 23rd September 1838 with his wife and six children gave one acre of land for the first church in 1841. He named it after his home…

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St Peters, SA - All Souls' Anglican

St Peters, SA - All Souls' Anglican

Year Built: 1916

Address: 47 Third Avenue, , St Peters South Australia, 5069

In 1883 the East Adelaide Land and Investment Company offered a site 150 by 150 feet for a church,' conditionally on the building being erected immediately. The Rev. Canon Arthur Dendy accepted the offer and shouldered the responsibility, not only of erecting and furnishing the church, but also of voluntarily providing his services for…

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Stansbury, SA - St Augustine of Canterbury Anglican

Stansbury, SA - St Augustine of Canterbury Anglican

Year Built: 1898

Address: 17 Weaver Street, , Stansbury South Australia, 5582

After five years of meeting in the dining room of Louis Wurm's house, Reverend Marshall convinced the congregation to build a church. Louis donated land and a parishioner was commissioned to build the 50 x 20 feet wood and iron structure. Twenty years later the positioning of the church on the property was in dispute and the structure was…

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Strathalbyn, SA - Christ Church Anglican

Strathalbyn, SA - Christ Church Anglican

Address: Corner East Terrace & Chapel Street, , Strathalbyn South Australia, 5255

The tower was erected in 1933.

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Tailem Bend, SA - St Luke's Anglican

Tailem Bend, SA - St Luke's Anglican

Year Built: 1926

Address: North Terrace, , Tailem Bend South Australia, 5259

The Foundation stone was laid by Archdeacon Bussell on 8 August 1926.

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Tanunda, SA - St Aidan's Anglican

Tanunda, SA - St Aidan's Anglican

Year Built: 1961

Address: Corner Murray & Fiedler Streets, , Tanunda South Australia, 5352

The Foundation stone was laid on 4 June 1961 by the Right Reverend T.T. Reed Bishop of Adelaide.

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Tea Tree Gully, SA - Anglican

Tea Tree Gully, SA - Anglican

Address: 19 Perseverance Road, , Tea Tree Gully South Australia, 5091

An Historical board reads,"St Wilfrid's Church 1886 This church was the only Anglican church to be constructed in the Tea 'Wee Gully area during the district's first 120 years. Built in 1886, the land was purchased from Adelaide land agent PD Prankherd. The church was built of local Tea Tree Gully sandstone by a local contractor Charles…

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Tintinara, SA - Good Shepherd Anglican (Former)

Tintinara, SA - Good Shepherd Anglican (Former)

Address: 27 Long Street, , Tintinara South Australia, 5266

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Toorak Garden's, SA - St Theodore Anglican

Toorak Garden's, SA - St Theodore Anglican

Year Built: 1914

Address: 42 Prescott Terrace, , Toorak Gardens South Australia, 5065

The original St. Theodore's Anglican Church was built in 1899. An Heritage plaque in front of the church reads, " Worship services were first held in this area in 1897 at the Rose Park School. Two years later the original St Theodore's Church was built on Gurney Road, now within the grounds of the school. This building is the new…

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Tumby Bay, SA - St Margaret's Anglican

Tumby Bay, SA - St Margaret's Anglican

Year Built: 1908

Address: 21 Lipson Road, , Tumby Bay South Australia, 5605

This is the second Anglican church to be built in the Tumby Bay District Council. The Mortlocks at "Yalluna" station felt a church was needed in Tumby Bay and donated land for the purpose. Mrs. W.I. Mortlock laid the foundation stone and the family are best remembered for the stained glass windows and Manchurian oak furniture. The…

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Two Wells, SA - St Paul's Anglican

Two Wells, SA - St Paul's Anglican

Year Built: 1908

Address: 62 Old Port Road, , Two Wells South Australia, 5501

A Foundation stone reads, " Ad Mauorem Dei Gratiam This stone was laid by T.L. Browne Esq of Buocklamb Park on behalf of Leonard C. Browne Esq Aug 27th 1908". A wall plaque on the Church Hall reads, " A tribute to Esther Hart 5/6/1918 - 17/9/1989 and Reginald Hart 30/10/1914 - 4/8/2001 Church Wardens and a lifetime of faithful service to…

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Unley, SA - St Augustines Anglican

Unley, SA - St Augustines Anglican

Year Built: 1922

Address: 183 Unley Road, , Unley South Australia, 5061

The Foundation stone was laid by the Govenor General George Murray in 1922. The Church is an example of Gothic Revival Church architecture. Of special note is the fine collection of stained glass windows executed by the important firms of Morris and Company and their successor Dearle. The altar window is one of the major Morris and…

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Victor Harbor, SA - St Augustine's Anglican

Victor Harbor, SA - St Augustine's Anglican

Year Built: 1870

Address: Burke Street, , Victor Harbor South Australia, 5211

At a meeting held on 19 August 1869 at the Port Victor Hotel, plans were made to establish a church to serve the needs of the Church of England community in Victor Harbor on land donated by Mr A F Lindsay. The plans were drawn up by Thomas Jones of Goolwa and the contractors were James Bowley and G. Weymouth. Costing no more than £150,…

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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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Wallaroo, SA - St Mary's Anglican

Wallaroo, SA - St Mary's Anglican

Year Built: 1864

Address: Hughes Street, , Wallaroo South Australia, 5556

Built in 1864, of dressed stone, the interior of the Church has a large expanse of wooden structure, eg beams, which present a warm and inviting atmosphere. It is believed that the nave was added at a later date. The floor was renewed in 1968.

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Wangary, SA - St Matthias Anglican

Wangary, SA - St Matthias Anglican

Address: Farm Beach Road, , Wangary South Australia, 5607

A Foundation stone reads, "A.M.D.G 1900". A wall plaque reads, " To the Glory of God and in memory of the pioneers who built this church and for all who have worshipped here dedicated by Bishop Bruce Rosier 22nd February 1987".

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Warooka, SA - St James Anglican

Warooka, SA - St James Anglican

Year Built: 1926

Address: 16 Brnetwood Road, , Warooka South Australia, 5577

An Heritage board at the front of the church reads, " From the time of settlement the Anglican Community has been present in the Warocka and district area, and for many years services were held in the original institute Hall. In 1890 Mr. James Day provided land for an Anglican Church building, however, his dream was not to be realised for…

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Whyalla, SA - St Martin of Tours Anglican

Whyalla, SA - St Martin of Tours Anglican

Address: 37 Wood Terrace, , Whyalla South Australia, 5600

A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory and Holy Undivided Trinity in Honour of St Martin Bishop and Confessor and in memory of the men of Whyalla who made the supreme sacrifice during the second world war 1939 - 1945 This stone was laid by His Excellency The Governor Air Vice Marshall Sir Robert George K.B.E. C.B.M.C. July 5th 1953".

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Williamstown, SA - St Peter's Anglican

Williamstown, SA - St Peter's Anglican

Year Built: 1861

Address: Corner George & Church Streets, , Williamstown South Australia, 3016

A small random stone hall church with slate roof and stone bell gablet, built in 1860-61. The church was built on land which was a gift of George Warren who subdivided the town of Williamstown in 1858, and the Warrens maintained their support for St Peter's as did other local families including the Gilbert, Ross, Browne, and Manser…

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Willunga, SA - St Stephen's Anglican

Willunga, SA - St Stephen's Anglican

Year Built: 1884

Address: St Andrew's Terrace, , Willunga South Australia, 5172

The original church of St Stephens was constructed in 1848 as the centre for the Church of England Parish of Myponga, Yankalilla, Meadows and Port Elliott, as well as the Willunga District. It was located on Aldinga Road, further out of town, but was replaced by the current building, located in the centre of Willunga, in 1884. The old…

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Wilmington, SA - Christ Church Anglican

Wilmington, SA - Christ Church Anglican

Year Built: 1885

Address: 15 Main North Road, , Wilmington South Australia, 5485

An Historical board at the front of the church reads, " Christ Church was built early 1885 at a cost of £436 ($872) to accommodate 148 worshippers. It was opened on August 23rd 1885 by George Wyndham Kennion, the Bishop of Adelaide. Previously, regular services were held in the local courthouse. A fine toned bell weighing 102 pounds…

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Wirrabarra, SA - St Margaret's Anglican

Wirrabarra, SA - St Margaret's Anglican

Year Built: 1909

Address: 39 High Street, , Wirrabarra South Australia, 5481

Services were held in the first Institute until St Margaret’s Church opened in 1909. A Foundation stone reads, " St Margaret's Church this stone was laid by Fannie Wood Nov 29th 1908". A wall plaque reads, " To the Glory of God this building was consecrated by The Lord Bishop of Willochra Rt Rev T.E. Jones MBE ThD 8th November 1964".

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Wirrulla, SA - St Deny's Anglican (Former)

Wirrulla, SA - St Deny's Anglican (Former)

Year Built: 1966

Address: 8 Dickinson St, , Wirrulla South Australia, 5661

A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Mrs F. A. Doley 27th February 1966".

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Woodville, SA - St Margaret of Scotland Anglican

Woodville, SA - St Margaret of Scotland Anglican

Address: 739 Port Road, , Woodville South Australia, 5011

The church was erected in 1855, the chancel being erected in 1915. The walling is of specially selected limestone finished up in block form. The walling is reminiscent of a bond and texture seen in The Cotswolds of England. This impression is made more noticeable by the early English type battlemented tower. A wall plaque reads, “The…

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Wynn Vale, SA - Anglican (Former)

Wynn Vale, SA - Anglican (Former)

Address: 150 Wynn Vale Drive, , Wynn Vale South Australia, 5127

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