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State: Victoria, Denomination: Anglican
Mooroolbark, VIC - St Francis in the Fields Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1962
Address: 218 Hull Road, , Mooroolbark Victoria, 3138
Designed by the architect Wystan Windows as a hall, the foundation stone was laid on 18 February 1962. The Church closed in 2017.
Mooroopna, VIC - Anglican
Address: 15 Young Street, , Mooroopna Victoria, 3629
The Church occupies the old Ardmona factory workers canteen and former Post Office.
Mordialloc, VIC - St Nicholas Anglican
Year Built: 1922
Address: 9 Bear Street, , Mordialloc Victoria, 3195
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God and in honour of S. Nicholas this stone was laid by the Most Rev Harrington G Lees Archbishop of Melbourne 16th September 1922. Louis R Williams AIVRA Architect ??? Builder".
Mornington, VIC - St Peter's Anglican
Year Built: 1861
Address: Queen Street, , Mornington Victoria, 3931
St Peter's Church of England, (Anglican) Queen Street, Mornington, is a brick Church designed by architect Leonard Terry and built in stages commencing in 1861. The Church was opened on 19 May 1861. Later extensions include remainder of the nave, chancel, sanctuary and distinctive porch, which may have been built 1863 and much altered or…
Mortlake, VIC - St James Anglican
Year Built: 1864
Address: 54 Shaw Street, , Mortlake Victoria, 3272
Morwell, VIC - St Mary's Anglican
Address: 6 Latrobe Street, , Morwell Victoria, 3840
The first Church service conducted in the Morwell area by any demomination took place on Sunday 4 June1848. By 1878 Church of England services were being held monthly at Morwell in various buildings including the Maryvale Ridge State School or private homes.The Foundation stone was laid of 28 March 1958 by Miss E.E. Bridle.
Mount Duneed, VIC - St Wilfred's Anglican
Year Built: 1861
Address: 4 Lower Duneed Road, , Mount Duneed Victoria, 3217
The Church was built in 1861 by John Hackness and his son James. It was built of bluestone and rubble on 2 acres of land donated by Thomas Walker. It was Officially opened on 8 August 1863 thanks to the generosity of Mr John Stewart who paid for the roof. On 14 January 1944 the original church was destroyed by bush fires but a meeting…
Moyston, VIC - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1869
Address: 14 Moyston Dunkeld Road, , Moyston Victoria, 3377
The Church was built in 1869 of local bluestone. It is now closed and for sale in 2023.
Mt Eliza, VIC - St James the Less Anglican
Year Built: 1865
Address: 105 Koetong Parade, , Mt Eliza Victoria, 3930
The Church was designed by William Grover. Constructed in brick, and painted white, on stone foundations, in the Norman style, it includes a short nave, porch and chancel, added in 1913. The first service was held in 1866 by the Rev Thomas Abraham, the vicar at Mornington. The site was given by a Captain Edward Lintott. A committee was…
Mt Evelyn, VIC - St Mark's Anglican (Former)
Address: 54 Birmingham Road, , Mt Evelyn Victoria, 3796
At the meeting of the Provisional Committee of the Church of England of Mt. Evelyn, held at the "Ridge'', residence of Mr. A. Bruce Morrison on 23rd July, 1920, with the Rev. Tenniswood presiding, it was agreed to accept the block of land facing Birmingham Road generously donated by Mr. A. Stevens of Malvern Road, Prahran. On Sunday,…
Murchison, VIC - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1884
Address: Corner Impey & Watson Street, , Murchison Victoria, 3610
Murgheboluc, VIC - Anglican
Year Built: 1856
Address: Hamilton Highway, , Murgheboluc Victoria, 3218
Built of brick with a shingle roof. It housed a Church of England school for many years. The church closed in the late 1950's.
Murrumbeena, VIC - Holy Nativity Anglican
Address: 255 Poath Road, , Murrumbeena Victoria, 3163
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by ?? Lord Archbishop of Melbourne 19 November 1960".
Murtoa, VIC - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1884
Address: Corner Lake & Marma Streets, , Murtoa Victoria, 3390
In 1884 tenders were offered for the erection of a brick church but none were forthcoming. A revised tender for a wooden church were offered and let to a Messrs Chaffer.
Myrtleford, VIC - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1932
Address: Clyde Street, , Myrtleford Victoria, 3737
The Centenary of this parish was held in 1972 but the present brick church dates only from 1932. A red brick Gothic Louis William's creation, it has a familiar and distinctive revival atmosphere. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God in honour of St Paul and for the teaching of the Catholic faith. Anno Domini 1932". A…
Nagambie, VIC - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1883
Address: High Street, , Nagambie Victoria, 3608
St. John's Church was commenced in 1883, opened for worship on the 8th April 1883, and consecreated in 1887. Services had been conducted in Nagambie as early as 1874 in the Mechanics Institute and also in the home of Mrs Way. The Church was built in a red brick with two curious features of the building being the non alignment of the…
Nathalia, VIC - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1887
Address: Robertson Street, , Nathalia Victoria, 3638
In January of 1882 the Reverand D. Brown arrived in Nathalia with his wife and child. His firs services were held in the State Schools of Nathalia and Narioka. In 1884 the church building fund was augmented with various sums of money being promised. Land for the church had been donated by Mr Edward Pearce but heated controversy mounted…
Natimuk, VIC - St Aidan's Anglican
Year Built: 1890
Address: Main Street, , Natimuk Victoria, 3409
The first Church of England service was held in a private residence in June 1876. In 1885 the church had its first resident Minister. The current church was built in 1890 and the bell tower was added in 1964 while the stained glass window was dedicated in 1988.
Neerim South, VIC - St John's Anglican
Address: 192 Main Neerim Road, , Neerim South Victoria, 3831
The Church was opened on 16 October 1892. The church was built by the enterprise of Mr Edwards (the Reader)
Newbridge, VIC - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1864
Address: 2102 Wimmera Highway, , Newbridge Victoria, 3551
The Church was dedicated in 1864 and the building cost £567.
Newcomb, VIC - St Barnabas Anglican
Address: Corner Wilsons Road & Hibiscus Street, , Newcomb Victoria, 3219
Newlyn North, VIC - St Matthew's Anglican
Year Built: 1932
Address: Newlyn Reservoir Road, , Newlyn North Victoria, 3364
Built of Clinker brick in 1932. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this Foundation stone was laid by Philip, Fourth Bishop of Ballarat 25th Oct 1931".
Newport, VIC - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1926
Address: 61 Mason Street, , Victoria, 3015
The Foundation stone was laid on 4 December 1926 by the Archbishop of Melbourne. The Architects were Sale and Keage. The 'Diggers' Club' of Christ Church Newport, conducted an Anzac Day service in the Parish Hall on 25 April 1920. The collection was devoted entirely to the church's memorial window fund. In 2014 the bell tower of the…
Nhill, VIC - St George's Anglican
Address: Corner McPherson & Clarence Streets, , Nhill Victoria, 3418
Noble Park, VIC - St Aidan's Anglican
Year Built: 1952
Address: Cnr Wallarano Drive & Arena Square, , Noble Park Victoria, 3174
For the period from 1912 to 1915 the (Church) school was the sole occupant of the church hall. This was to change as on Sunday 27 June 1915 the little church officially opened its doors for the inaugural service led by Fr Veal. The Vicar committed to holding monthly services in the new church. The Vicar and his helpers were now faced…
North Melbourne, VIC - St Mary's Anglican
Year Built: 1853
Address: Corner Queensberry & Howard Streets, , North Melbourne Victoria, 3051
The first Sunday services were held in the open air but soon a prefabricated zinc building was put together on the site where St Mary's now stands. There has been a church on this site since 1853 with the current Church having been built between the years 1858 and 1868. It was opend in 1860 and consecrated in 1862. The present…
Nowa Nowa, VIC - St George's Anglican
Year Built: 1950
The Anglican Ministry commenced in 1930 with fortnightly services conducted by Mr Charles Partridge. Mr Partridge walked 20 miles from Buchan. Services were suspended between 1939 and 1944. The Church was built in 1950 and dedicated on 10 March 1951.
Numurkah, VIC - St George's Anglican
Year Built: 1960
Address: Brenton Street, , Numurkah Victoria, 3636
The earliest Church of England services were held in the dining room of the original Numurkah Hotel, a weatherboard building which occupied the whole of the site, where stands today the present Numurkah Hotel and the old State Savings Bank occupied by Maurice McNamara & Co. In the early 1880's services were held in the State School…
Nunawading, VIC - All Saints' Anglican (Former)
Address: 67 - 71 Springvale Road, , Nunawading Victoria, 3131
The Church is now an Independent Church called CCCV LifeSpring.
Ocean Grove, VIC - St Peter's Anglican
Year Built: 1960
Address: Draper Street, , Ocean Grove Victoria, 3226
The first Church of St. Peter's was opened on 12 January 1896. The tender for the current Church for £8,337 was awarded to H.R. Gallagher of Ballarat. The Foundation stone was laid on 8 May 1960 by General, the Honourable Sir Edmund Herring Governor and Chief Justice of Victoria. The Church was dedicated on the 26th November 1960 by…
Olinda, VIC - St Matthew's Anglican
Year Built: 1935
Address: 17 Monash Avenue, , Olinda Victoria, 3788
In 1903 St Matthews Church of England was erected on this site by a small but determined congregation of Olinda Pioneers. Dedication of the church was celebrated by Archdeacon A.W. Handley on 9 July 1903. Early services were conducted by Lay Reader W.R. Newton. Reverend Newton after his ordination in 1904 continued to travel from Clergy…
Omeo, VIC - Christ Church Anglican
Address: 6 Sebastopol Hill Road, , Omeo Victoria, 3898
The first visiting clergyman was the Reverend P.K. Simmons from Sales in 1858. He conducted services in a building at the back of the Golden ge Hotel belonging to Mr J Hewitt and at least one evening service in the tent of Mr J Hall of Dry Gully.
Orbost, VIC - St James Anglican
Year Built: 1927
Address: 34 Browning Street, , Orbost Victoria, 3888
With the parsonage all but complete, another important meeting of the Board of Guardians was held on June 9th, 1891. The business of the meeting was to discuss the advisability of building a Church. As usual, matters moved quickly for, on June 15th, 1891, plans for a building "for Church purposes" were submitted. Mr. Power was asked to…
Ormond, VIC - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1955
Address: Corner North & Booran Roads, , Ormond Victoria, 3204
The Foundation stone was laid on 31 July 1937 by the Most Reverend Frederick Waldegrave Head M.C. The Architect was Louis R. Williams and the builder was M.R. Peters. The first service held in the Church building was on Sunday June 14th 1925. The current Church was completed and opened on October 8th 1955 and the Christian Education…
Panton Hill, VIC - St Matthew's Anglican
Year Built: 1912
Address: Corner Kangaroo Ground St Andrews Road & Church Road, , Panton Hill Victoria, 3759
The first church service's in Panton Hill was held in an axe split paling building opposite the current Hotel. The land for the church was granted by a local by the name of James Owens Hughes a school teacher living in Cherry Tree Road. The transfer of title occurred in January of 1896. A tender by Mr William Coutie was accepted to build…
Parkville, VIC - Trinity College Horsfall Chapel
Year Built: 1917
Address: 65 Royal Parade, , Parkville Victoria, 3052
A Foundation stone reads, "The Chapel was erected by John Sutcliffe Horsfall to the Glory of God and in affectionate remembrance of his beloved daughter Edith born June 14th 1863 died January 20th 1908 wife of Colonel the Hon Rupert Carington S.O. C.V.O. September 30th 1914." The Church was designed by Alexander North in the Arts and…
Pascoe Vale, VIC - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1932
Address: Cnr Pleasant & Gyles Streets, , Pascoe Vale Victoria, 3044
A Foundation stone reads, " In Honour of Almighty God and for the worship of the Holy and undivided Trinity this Church is set here dedicated by the Most Reverend Frederick Waldegrave Head BD Lord Archbishop of Melbourne September 22 AD 1932".
Paynesville, VIC - St Peter's by the Lake Anglican
Address: 35 Newlands Drive, , Paynesville Victoria, 3880
The land upon which the Church of Peter-by-the Lake is built, was a grant from the Crown to th Church of England Trusts Corporation, for the Diocese Melbourne, on December 15, 1892. At the time Anglican services being held in the Methodist Church. When Reverend G.F.D. Smith, (who later became Canon of the Diocese of Gippslan( was…