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Aberfeldie, VIC - Baptist

Aberfeldie, VIC - Baptist

Year Built: 1964

Address: 5 Price Street, , Aberfeldie Victoria, 3040

A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid to the Glory of God 24th May 1964".

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Aberfeldie, VIC - Our Lady of the Nativity Catholic

Aberfeldie, VIC - Our Lady of the Nativity Catholic

Year Built: 1967

Address: 33 Fawkner Street, , Aberfeldie Victoria, 3040

A Foundation stone reads, " This stone symbol of Christ chief corner stone of the church was blessed and laid by his Grace The Most Revd James R. Knox D.D. J.C.D. on 29th October 1967 Revd J.B. Wall P.P. - S.J. Moran Architect M.P. Arbon & Co Builder ".

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Aireys Inlet, VIC - St Aidans Anglican

Aireys Inlet, VIC - St Aidans Anglican

Year Built: 1986

Address: 27 Great Ocean Road, , Aireys Inlet Victoria, 3231

The Church is part of the Surfcoast Anglican Parish consisting of three parish centres at Torquay, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet. The Church was originally in Bambara Road but was destroyed in the 1983 Ash Wednesday Bush fire. The land was sold and land purchased in the main street. The Church was consecrated by Archbishop David Penman in May…

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Airport West, VIC - St Christopher's Catholic

Airport West, VIC - St Christopher's Catholic

Year Built: 1969

Address: 34 Roberts Road, , Airport West Victoria, 3042

A Foundation stone reads, " This church erected to the Glory of God under the protection of St Christopher was solemeny blessed and the main altar consecrated by Most Rev John N. Cullinane D.D. V.G. P.P. on October 5th 1969. The Temple of God is sacred and you are that temple 1. Cor 3/17" - Rev F.R. J Phelan Parish Priest - Max Chester…

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Albert Park, VIC - St Silas and St Anselm Anglican

Albert Park, VIC - St Silas and St Anselm Anglican

Address: Corner Bridport & Ferrars Streets, , Albert Park Victoria, 3206

First services were held in the Albert Hall, Bevan Street, then for 50 years in a wooden building on the site of the present service station. It was enlarged in stages. The present building was constructed by Melbourne church architect Louis Williams in 1925. In 1969 the Hall was incorporated into the lower part of the Church building.…

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Alexandra, VIC - St Andrews Uniting

Alexandra, VIC - St Andrews Uniting

Year Built: 1966

Address: 37 Downey Street, , Alexandra Victoria, 3714

The commemoration stone was laid by the Reverends K.O. Williams and Reverend W.C. Paul on 20 November 1966.

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Alexandra, VIC - St John's Anglican

Alexandra, VIC - St John's Anglican

Year Built: 1937

Address: 39 Downey Street, , Alexandra Victoria, 3714

The first church of St John's in Alexandra was built in 1868 and is now the parish ahll. The building was moved from a more southerly site in town to the present position in 1938. The Foundation stone of the current church was laid by Reverend Douglas Blake on 18 November 1937. The present church is of reinforced concrete designed by…

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Alexandra, VIC - St Mary's Catholic

Alexandra, VIC - St Mary's Catholic

Year Built: 1970

Address: 36 Nihil Street, , Alexandra Victoria, 3714

The Foundation stone was laid by his Grace the Most Reverend J.R. Knox D.D. J.C.D. 1 November 1970.

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Allansford, VIC - Greek Orthodox

Allansford, VIC - Greek Orthodox

Address: Frank StreetAllansford, , Victoria, 3277

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Allansford, VIC - Uniting

Allansford, VIC - Uniting

Address: Corner Caroline & Frank Streets, , Allansford Victoria, 3277

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Allansford, VIC St Paul's Anglican

Allansford, VIC St Paul's Anglican

Address: 20 Frank Street, , Allansford Victoria, 3277

The Church was licenced for services on the Feast of St Mark's in 1882.

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Altona Meadows, VIC - Queen of Peace Catholic

Altona Meadows, VIC - Queen of Peace Catholic

Address: 60 Everingham Road, , Altona Meadows Victoria, 3028

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Altona Meadows, VIC - St Clement's Anglican

Altona Meadows, VIC - St Clement's Anglican

Address: 85 Central Avenue, , Altona Meadows Victoria, 3028

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Altona Meadows, VIC - Uniting

Altona Meadows, VIC - Uniting

Address: 61 Central Avenue, , Alton Meadows Victoria, 3028

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Altona, VIC - St Mary help of Christians Catholic

Altona, VIC - St Mary help of Christians Catholic

Address: Railway Street North, , Altona Victoria, 3018

The first Mass was held on 14 August 1922 by the Very Reverend John Barry the Cathedral Administrator. The venue for the early Masses was the Progress hall which eventually became a Baptist venue. The first Church was an historic timer building which serves as a church, primary school and entertainment centre. It was first located on…

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Anakie, VIC - Church of the Redeemer Anglican Church (Former)

Anakie, VIC - Church of the Redeemer Anglican Church (Former)

Address: 2310 Ballan Road, , Anakie Victoria, 3213

The Building was designed by Laird and Barlow, architects from Geelong and was opened on 9 December 1891 by Bishop Goe. The Church was closed in October 2003 and is now a private residence.

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Anakie, VIC - Presbyterian

Anakie, VIC - Presbyterian

Year Built: 1865

Address: 1975 - 1985 Ballan Road, , Anakie Victoria, 3213

A meeting was held in August 1864 and tenders were called for a bluestone church to be build from plans by architect John Young.The Foundation stone was laid 4 January 1865 by Mrs John Brown. Its built in a primitive Gothic style.

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Anakie, VIC - St Brigid's Catholic

Anakie, VIC - St Brigid's Catholic

Year Built: 1871

Address: 2439 Ballan Road, , Anakie Victoria, 3213

In 1857 the parish was formed under the care of Father Ronald Rankin. He purchased a site and in September of the same year a tender was let for the construction of a 25ft by 12ft wooden building at a cost of 210 pounds. From 1858 the building was used as a church under the patronage of St James on Sundays and from the 1st of September…

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Anglesea, VIC - Anglican

Anglesea, VIC - Anglican

Year Built: 1957

Address: 2 Camp Road, , Anglesea Victoria, 3230

Prior to 1886 occasional services were held from time to time by Anglican clergy who were visiting Anglesea. Regular services were commenced in Mr Jackson's house by Archdeacon Stretch in 1886 and were later continued by readers from Modewarre. Mr G.F. Belcher donated land for a church and in 1887. John S. Jackson, a Geelong architect…

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Anglesea, VIC - Trinity Uniting

Anglesea, VIC - Trinity Uniting

Address: 9 Murch Crescent, , Anglesea Victoria, 3230

Formerly a Presbyterian Church. The church was opened January 2 1887.

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Apollo Bay, VIC - Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic

Apollo Bay, VIC - Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic

Address: 4 Nelson Street, , Apollo Bay Victoria, 3233

The Foundation stone was laid the Rev J.P. O'Collins D.D. Bishop of Ballarat on 3 September 1952. No further information currently available. Submissions welcomed.

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Apollo Bay, VIC - St Aidan's Anglican

Apollo Bay, VIC - St Aidan's Anglican

Year Built: 1905

Address: Collingwood Street, , Apollo Bay Victoria, 3233

Built in 1905.

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Ararat West, VIC - Uniting

Ararat West, VIC - Uniting

Address: Corner Banfield & Coad Streets, , Ararat West Victoria, 3377

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Ararat, VIC - Church of Christ

Ararat, VIC - Church of Christ

Address: 90 Western Highway, , Ararat Victoria, 3377

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Ararat, VIC - Church of Immaculate Conception Catholic

Ararat, VIC - Church of Immaculate Conception Catholic

Year Built: 1927

Address: 304 Barkley Street, , Ararat Victoria, 3377

There are three St Mary's in Ararat. The first was dedicated by Fr Goold in 1868. The second was dedicated by Bishop Moore in 1889 while the third was dedicated in 1928 by Bishop Foley. The Immaculate Conception Parish Ararat was established in 1858 by Bishop James Alipius Goold OSA of Melbourne. In 1871 at the request of Fr Hogan a…

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Ararat, VIC - Holy Trinity Anglican

Ararat, VIC - Holy Trinity Anglican

Year Built: 1867

Address: 32 View Point Street, , Ararat Victoria, 3377

In October 1857, there were meetings in Ararat to work towards having a resident clergyman and school building (which could also be used for public worship.) By mid October 1857 saw the arrival of Rev'd Philip Homan as the resident clergyman to Ararat and district. In September 1863 the Rev'd Homan wrote to the Diocesan Architect to…

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Ararat, VIC - Presbyterian

Ararat, VIC - Presbyterian

Address: 330 Barkly Street, , Ararat Victoria, 3377

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Ararat, VIC - St Andrews Uniting

Ararat, VIC - St Andrews Uniting

Year Built: 1959

Address: Corner King Street & Ararat Pomonal Road, , Ararat Victoria, 3377

Formerly a Presbyterian Church that was first considered at a meeting on 16 June 1858 with Mr Robert Allan, being the first Secretary. On 10 September 1858 the first service was held under the leadership of Dr Cairns.* On 10 February 1859 the Church was opened under the stewardship of Rev William MackIntosh. The debt for the church and…

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Ararat, VIC - St Paul's Lutheran

Ararat, VIC - St Paul's Lutheran

Address: 110 Western Highway, , Ararat Victoria, 3377

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Armadale, VIC - Baptist

Armadale, VIC - Baptist

Year Built: 1898

Address: 88 Kooyong Road, , Armadale Victoria, 3143

The Foundation stone was laid on 20 July 1898 by Mrs Westmore G. Stephens. The Architect was Sydney Smith and Ogg and the builder was A Parker. It was designed in an advanced Romanesque style in red brick with stucco dressings, dark brick diapering, chequerboard gable treatment and fleche on the roof ridge. The building was later…

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Armadale, VIC - Holy Advent Anglican

Armadale, VIC - Holy Advent Anglican

Year Built: 1910

Address: 5 St Georges Road, , Armadale Victoria, 3143

The Foundation stone was laid on 23 April 1910 by the Archbishop of Melbourne.

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Armadale, VIC - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic

Armadale, VIC - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic

Year Built: 1922

Address: 631 High Street, , Prahran Victoria, 3181

A contract for £1,121 was signed in August 1898 for the erection of the present building. This comprised the chancel, nave and aisles although the nave was not completed to its full length, and the tower and spire, located to the south of the chancel, together with a lofty and slender transept, were not built at this time. A Foundation…

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Armadale, VIC - St John & St Verena Coptic Orthodox

Armadale, VIC - St John & St Verena Coptic Orthodox

Year Built: 1898

Address: 583 Orrong Road, , Armadale Victoria, 3143

The Church was formerly the St Alban’s Anglican Church comprising a 1898 brick Gothic Arts and Crafts church with a 1963 brick tower and an 1885 late Victorian timber hall. External and internal features of special interest include: the lancet leadlight windows, organ, vaulted timber ceiling, wrought iron sanctuary rails, arcade,…

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Armadale, VIC - Uniting

Armadale, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1881

Address: Corner Kooyong & Clarendon Streets, , Armadale Victoria, 3143

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Arthurs Creek, VIC - Primitive Methodist (Former)

Arthurs Creek, VIC - Primitive Methodist (Former)

Address: 893 Arthurs Creek Road, , Arthurs Creek Victoria, 3099

A wall plaque on the front stone wall reads, " Erected in the memory of the Pioneers of this Church 1873 - 1953:". Inside the church a brass wall plaque reads, " In loving memory of a life long service to this Church Joseph and Annie Murphy". The Church is now a Community Centre and available for hire.

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Ascot Vale, VIC - All Saints Anglican

Ascot Vale, VIC - All Saints Anglican

Address: 1 Archer Avenue, , Ascot Vale Victoria, 3032

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Ascot Vale, VIC - Methodist (Former)

Ascot Vale, VIC - Methodist (Former)

Year Built: 1926

Address: 43 The Parade, , Ascot Vale Victoria, 3032

In 1926 the Church building fund allowed for a tender to go out for a church to be built to seat 300 to 350 people at a cost of £4,000 including furnishings and fittings. A Foundation stone was laid on 18 September 1926 bt Mr .J. Cato who also gave a donation of £100 towards the funds. During the same year a block of land was purchased at…

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Ascot Vale, VIC - St Mary's Catholic

Ascot Vale, VIC - St Mary's Catholic

Year Built: 1938

Address: 123 St Leonard's Road, , Ascot Vale Victoria, 3032

The Foundation stone of a new church was laid by Archbishop Mannix on 1 July 1934. The church was completed, and opened by Archbishop Mannix on 15 May 1938. It was constructed in the neo-Romanesque architectural style, a revival of the Romanesque style common in Europe between the years 900 and 1200. A full description can be reads…

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Ashburton, VIC - Presbyterian

Ashburton, VIC - Presbyterian

Address: 1 High Street Road, , Ashburton Victoria, 3147

Land was originally acquired in Gloucester Road but, with the construction of the High Street Road diversion, this land was exchanged for a triangular-shaped block at the junction of High Street and High Street Road. On this land, purchased for £1,292.14.6, an all-purpose building was erected by the Church Extension Board at a cost of…

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Ashburton, VIC - St Matthew's Anglican

Ashburton, VIC - St Matthew's Anglican

Year Built: 1954

Address: 334 High Street, , Ashburton Victoria, 3147

On 14th January 1947, eighteen residents gathered for a meeting called by the Rev. C.H. Zercho, Vicar of St Oswald's, Glen Iris, to discuss possible plans for Anglican activities in Ashburton. The first church building was dedicated on 21 September 1947. A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by His Grace The Archbishop of…

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