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State: Victoria, Denomination: Anglican
Charlton, VIC - St Martin's Anglican
Year Built: 1963
Address: 3 Armstrong Street, , Charlton Victoria, 3525
The first Church was built in 1889. A Foundation stone reads, "In Memory of the fallen in Two World Wars the Foundation stone of this Church of St Martin built for the worship of God was set by Allen Second Bishop of St Arnaud on 28 April 1963. G.B. Lucas Rector."
Cheltenham, VIC - St Matthew's Anglican
Year Built: 1966
Address: 161 Park Road, , Cheltenham Victoria, 3192
At a meeting of the congregation on 1st February, 1865, the Rev. S. Taylor was authorized to apply for a grant of land on which to build a church. Part of the Government Reserve was chosen — the triangular piece of land on which St Matthew's now stands In 1867, a separate Parish of Cheltenham was created, and baptisms (of adults as…
Chiltern, VIC - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1870
Address: Albert Road, , Chiltern Victoria, 3683
During 1869 services were held in the Old Fellows hall. Erected over a period between 1870 and 1875, the design was adapted from a church in Ireland. Construction was by James Fitzpatrick. The Foundation stone was laid on 25 April 1870 by Sir William Foster Stawell Chief Justice of the Colony of Victoria. The architects were…
Churchill, VIC - Christ Church Anglican
Address: Williams Avenue, , Churchill Victoria, 3842
Clayton, VIC All Saints Anglican
Address: 2 Dixon Street, , Clayton Victoria, 3168
A Foundation stone reads, " Aug 18th A.D. 1910".
Clifton Hill, VIC - St Andrew's Anglican
Address: South Terrace, , Clifton Hill Victoria, 3068
St Andrew's Church was constructed in reinforced concrete and bluestone to the designs of North & Williams. The foundation stone was laid on 4 March 19161 and the building dedicated on 30 September of that year.
Clunes, VIC - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1870
Address: 9 Templeton Street, , Clunes Victoria, 3370
The former church was built in 1859-60 on a different site, in Fraser Street, and as a single nave. The later church, built in 1870-71 of bluestone with cement dressings, is in the Decorated Gothic mode, and is the only identifiable Australian work of the architect Thomas Austin of Austin and Johnson. The style is Later Gothic.
Cobden, VIC - St Mary's Anglican
Year Built: 1910
Address: Curdie Street, , Cobden Victoria, 3266
Saint Mary’s Anglican Church was established in about 1866, and is part of the Mission District of Saint Francis of Assisi which encompasses Cobden, Terang, Timboon, Peterborough, Simpson and Camperdown. A Foundation stone was laid by John Murray on 25 August 1910.
Cobram, VIC - St Margaret's Anglican
Year Built: 1906
Address: Pine Street, , Cobram Victoria, 3644
A Foundation stone reads, " Memorial stone laid by the Bishop of Wangaratta August 24th 1906 Architect and Builder H.H. Farrall". There are another two stones mounted on the front brick pillars. One reads "Erected by the citizens of Cobram 1953". The other reads, " To the Glory of God in Memory of L.G. Hamilton".
Colac, VIC - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1870
Address: Corner Hessie & Pollack Streets, , Colac Victoria, 3250
The Church of St John's is a fine brick building set prominently on a busy corner in the midst of the old residential area of the town. The present building replaces the first church on the site, which was dedicated to St John the Evangelist. The new building constructed from plans prepared by Messrs Henderson and Davidson was opened…
Corinella, VIC - St George's Anglican
Year Built: 1952
Address: 24 Smythe Street, , Corinella Victoria, 3984
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by The Right Reverend D.B. Blackwood M.A. TH.D. V.D. 9th October 1952. Vicar The Reverend J.H. Shilton TH.L.".
Corryong, VIC - All Saints' Anglican
Address: 145 Hanson Street, , Corryong Victoria, 3707
Cowes, VIC - St Philip's Anglican
Year Built: 1870
Address: 102 Thompson Avenue, , Cowes Victoria, 3922
The site of this Church was reserved for church purposes on the 12th April 1869 and was described in official language as being "crown allot 18 and part of 17 of Section 7" and fronting the main street of Cowes. The style of the building was not in the traditional Gothic style of the times but had a flat ceiling and round headed…
Cowwarr, VIC - Anglican (Former)
Address: Church Street, , Cowwarr Victoria, 3857
In 2022 the Church appears to be in private hands.
Cranbourne, VIC - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1864
Address: Corner Childers & Russell streets, , Cranbourne Victoria, 3977
Creswick, VIC - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1861
Address: 103 Napier Street, , Creswick Victoria, 3363
Cudgewa, VIC - Holy Trinity Anglican
Address: 164 Main Street, , Cudgewa Victoria, 3705
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Mrs Wm Blair 16th July 1924".
Dandenong, VIC - St James' Anglican
Year Built: 1865
Address: 53 Langhorne Street, , Dandenong Victoria, 3175
The first church service in Dandenong was conducted on July 21, 1850 in Dunbar's Hotel, which also served as a courthouse, saleroom and a general venue for meetings. In October 1863 a meeting of church members and others was arranged to discuss the erection of a church. The Foundation Stone was laid July 5, 1864, by the Governor of…
Dandenong, VIC - St Michael & St Luke Anglican
Year Built: 1998
Address: 1472 Heatherton Road, , Dandenong Victoria, 3175
A Foundation stone reads, " St Michael and St Luke's Church was dedicated and consecrated by Archbishop Keith Rayner September 13 1998. Vicar Alan Hughes Architect Malcolm Elliott Builder Ross Jackson". A further foundation stone reads, " St Michael's Church This stone was set by Geoffrey T. Sambell Bishop 8th March 1969 Peter F.…
Daylesford, VIC - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1863
Address: 54 Central Springs Road, , Daylesford Victoria, 3460
An early and good example of Leonard Terry's church design, dating from 1862-3, and in the Early English style. The building comprises a spacious nave of six bays, porch and elevated chancel. The church was built between 1862 and 1863 and the Chancel added in 1896. The original portion was funded by the local people under direction of…
Deans Marsh, VIC - St Paul's Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1884
Address: Deans Marsh Road, , Deans Marsh Victoria, 3235
By 1883 the construction of a church on land donated by Robert Bell was underway. The builders were Thomas Hunt and John Anderson and the church was opened on 27 January 1884 and dedicated to St Paul by the Reverend W.E. Mantell. The church was opened on 27th January 1884 by the Rev. W.W. Mantell. The builders however had made an error…
Diamond Creek, VIC - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1867
Address: Corner Hyde & Main Street, , Diamond Creek Victoria, 3089
The first recorded Church of England services were conducted by the Rev. Francis Hales. In 1860 Diamond Creek came under the jurisdiction of the Eltham parish - with the Rev R Mackie, and then the Rev Josiah Hollis as vicars. The building was designed by Charles Maplestone of Heidelberg, son-in-law to Anthony Beale of St Helena.…
Dimboola, VIC - St Peter's Anglican
Address: Church Street, , Dimboola Victoria, 3414
In 1858 Bishop Perry first visited this area. The first church was a log cabin built approximately in 1861 but conjecture surrounds where it came from and who supplied it (Presbyterians or a local land holder). The first Minister to reside in Dimboola was Rev George Geer in 1881. Tenders for a new brick church were called in November of…
Dingee, VIC - St Lukes Anglican (Former)
Address: 21 Evans Street, , Dingee Victoria, 3571
Dingley, VIC - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1873
Address: 387 Old Dandenong Road, , Dingley Victoria, 3172
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by The Revd J.H. Gregory 12th February 1873". A Plaque near the church entrance reads, The Church was built by the generosity and vision of Mary Attenborough. Mary and her brother Thomas migrated to Australia from Dingley, Northamptonshire, England in 1853 Mary was a lady of strong and…
Doncaster East, VIC - St David's Anglican
Address: 1111 Doncaster Road, , Doncaster East Victoria, 3109
Doncaster, VIC - Holy Trinity Anglican
Address: Church Road, , Doncaster Victoria, 3108
Gothic Revival in design the original church had pointed arched windows, a slate roof built of dark brown brickwork and stone. The front porch was removed in the 1950's.* Largely as a result of agitation by Mr Pickering a church building committee was formed in 1867. Mr E. Tatham chaired a meeting at which subscription lists were drawn…
Donvale, VIC - St John's Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1907
Address: 272 Springvale Road, , Donvale Victoria, 3111
The land at 283 Springvale Rd on which the 110 year old church and hall sits was sold to Manningham Council in the 1970’s for the use of and care by the Council. It reflects poorly on councils past that in 2006, a property heritage report was ignored and the property was sold in 2008. The Church was built by volunteer labour. At 3…
Dookie, VIC - St Luke's Anglican
Year Built: 1892
Address: 26 - 36 Baldock Street, , Dookie Victoria, 3646
The Church was constructed in c.1892 by local builders Alexander and Torgrimson, who also provided the furniture. Dedication of the new church was performed by the Bishop of Wangaratta on Friday 31 July 1903. A rectory was built to the east of the church in 1895. This was sold in 1976 and relocated to Tocumwal Road, near Devenish for use…
Dromana, VIC - St Mark's Anglican
Year Built: 1892
Address: Corner Point Nepean & Odonohue Roads, , Dromana Victoria, 3936
Construction of St Mark's of Dromana was commenced in 1892. Prior to this, regular services had been held in private homes. Between 1885 and 1892, the Union church on the corner of Heales Street and Point Nepean Road was used by the Anglican congregation. In August 1892 George Morce won the tender for the building of the new church to the…
Drouin, VIC - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1936
Address: 4 Frances Avenue, , Drouin Victoria, 3818
When the Drouin Mechanics Institute, with hall and meeting room, was opened in May 1879 Church of England church services were transferred to that building from the Shire Office. The original Christ Church was built in 1880 on land donated on cnr Grant St and Albert Road by Mrs Richard Higgs. It was dedicated on 18 January 1880 by Dean…
Drysdale, VIC - St James' Anglican
Year Built: 1871
Address: 43 Collins Street, , Drysdale Victoria, 3222
The Foundation stone was laid by Bishop Perry. The actual foundations of the church were completed on 18 November 1871 and construction was completed the following year.
Dumbalk, VIC - St Andrew's Anglican
Year Built: 1937
Address: 6 Nerrena Road, , Dumbalk Victoria, 3956
The Church was established in 1937.
Dunkeld, VIC - St Mary's Anglican
Year Built: 1881
Address: Corner Sterling and Willis Street, , Dunkled Victoria, 3294
The church was built in two parts, one dating from 1881 and a 1961 extension. The former wing is built in light brown brick with stone dressings in the Early English Gothic revival style. The building is divided by buttresses into 3 bays each with lancet windows. The latter wing (dating from 1961) is built in cream brick and is positioned…
Eaglehawk, VIC - St Peter's Anglican
Year Built: 1874
Address: 63 High Street, , Eaglehawk Victoria, 3556
The Church replaced an earlier stone building opened in 1863. It was designed by vestryman H.E. Tolhurst and opened in 1874.