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State: Victoria, Denomination: Anglican
Malacoota, VIC - St Peter's Co Operating Church
Address: 1 Allan Drive, , Malacoota Victoria, 3892
Malmsbury, VIC - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1861 - 1866
Address: Brodie Street, , Malmsbury Victoria, 3446
The first church service in Malmsbury was held in what was Mr French's store when the Rev'd James Sullivan was then Rector of Kyneton. The Church was designed by Purchas & Swyer in the Later Gothic style. A wall plaque reads, "St John the Evangelist Church 1861. Bishop Perry laid the foundation stone watched by 300 people in Nov 1861.…
Malvern, VIC - St George's Anglican
Year Built: 1857
Address: 296 Glenferrie Road, , Malvern Victoria, 3144
In 1857 the local committee representing the Church of England acquired an acre of land in Glenferrie Road (the northern half of this site is occupied by the parish hall), and built a school room, which in 1858 was licensed for Church services. The priest in charge was the Reverend Henry Liddiard, who also had charge of the district of…
Malvern, VIC - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1904
Address: Corner Glenferrie & Dandenong Roads, , Malvern Victoria, 3144
In 1904 St Paul's first wooden church was built on the corner of Derby Parade and Salisbury St Caulfield and licensed as St Paul's Caulfield on the 20th of February. In 1909 the church was put on wheels and moved by horse cart to our present location. In 1910, after renovations it reopened as St Paul's, Malvern and Caulfield. The Vicarage…
Manangatang, VIC - St Andrew's Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1929
Address: 43 Pioneer Street, , Manangatang Victoria, 3546
The first Anglican (Church of England) were held Railway Staiton waiting room and at the Primary School. A local builder, W N Griffith & Son, built St Andrews Church of England in 1929 with Archdeacon Morgan Payler dedicating the church on 30th November. Possibly 'attending' clergy provided service until 1936 when Rev. Frederick Morton…
Mansfield, VIC - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1940
Address: Corner Highett & Victoria Streets, , Mansfield Victoria, 3722
The Foundation stone for the original Church was laid on 5 September 1865 by Mr Alfred Chenery J.P. The first service was held in May of 1866. Consecration of the Church took place on 9 November 1887 and was performed by the Right Rev Bishop Filed Flowers Geo. The Parish Hall was approved for construction in 1906 and was to be of…
Maryborough, VIC - Christ the King Anglican
Address: 6 Nightingale Street, , Maryborough Victoria, 3465
Marysville, VIC - Christ Church Anglican
Address: 1139 Buxton Marysville Road , , Marysville Victoria, 3779
The first recorded service in Marysville was in 1867 and services continued to be conducted in the Mechanics hall or the State School until well into this present century. The small timber church of Christ church, Marysville was dedicated in 1912, but not on the present foundations for it then stood 20 feet up the hill. The old…
Melbourne, VIC - St Paul's Anglican Cathedral
Year Built: 1880
Address: Corner Flinders & Swanston Streets, , Melbourne Victoria, 3000
St Paul's Cathedral is built on the site where the first public Christian services in Melbourne were led by Dr Alexander Thomson in 1836. Built in the Gothic Polychrome style, being partly early English and partly decorated. The cathedral was built between 1880 and 1891 and was designed by English Architect William Butterfield. He…
Mentone, VIC - St Augustines Anglican
Year Built: 1888
Address: 90 Como Parade W, , Mentone Victoria, 3194
A Church window portrait of St Alban was unveiled during a service on Sunday 16 December 1917 with 61 names inscribed. The window now has 70 names, suggesting that a supplementary group was added after the cessation of hostilites. A Foundation stone reads, " This Memorial stone was laid by Mrs M.H. Davies November 26th 1888. N Billings…
Meredith, VIC - The Epiphany Anglican Church
Year Built: 1913
Address: 4 Russell Street, , Meredith Victoria, 3333
In 1860 the Church of England was granted a piece of land for a church school. The church, called Christ Church housed a congregation until 1913. It became the Sunday school when the Church of the Epiphany was built at a cost of £649. The Foundation stone of the present church was laid on 22 November 1913 by Dean Reverend Reginald…
Merino, VIC - St Peter's Anglican (Former)
Address: 14 Levy Street, , Merino Victoria, 3310
A Foundation stone reads, " 1865 - 1990 This stone was laid by the Rt Revd D.J. Hazelwood Lord Bishop of Ballarat to mark the 125th Anniversary of the laying of the foundation and of our faith in Jesus Christ".
Metung, VIC - St John's Anglican
Address: 39 Stirling Road, , Metung Victoria, 3904
A plaque on the Church wall reads, " St John's Metung first dedicated 1891 Consecrated for divine worship on this site by the Bishop of Melbourne Bishop Field Flowers Goe 11 November 1897. This plaque commemorates 100 years of service to the community. 16 November 1997".
Milawa, VIC - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1873
Address: Snow Road, , Milawa Victoria, 3678
The church plan, was suggested by Archdeacon Tucker three years before its erection and was prepared by Mr. George Heathcote of Wangaratta, who supervised the erection. Messrs. Fitzpatrick and Shea were the contractors. The furniture was made by Mr. J. Roberts of Little Collins St. Melbourne. Building costs amounted to more than…
Mildura, VIC - St Margaret's Anglican
Year Built: 1901
Address: Cnr Deakin Avenue & Eleventh Streets, , Mildura Victoria, 3500
A Foundation stone reads, A.M.D.G. In memory of those in the district who made the supreme sacrifice in the Second World War 1939 - 1945 this stone was laid by Allen Second Bishop of St Arnaud on 19th May 1957, Archdeacon J. Hardingham Rector". A wall plaque reads, " These doors were erected by parishioners and friends in loving memory…
Milloo, VIC - St David's Anglican
Address: Milloo Hall Road, , Milloo Victoria, 3572
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God St David's Church Milloo Rebuilt 1919 as a memorial to those who served the Empire in the Great War 1914 - 1918". The Church is now in private hands.
Mirboo North, VIC - St Mary's Anglican
Year Built: 1965
Address: Corner Grand Ridge East & Baromi Road, , Mirboo North Victoria, 3871
The first Church services in the area were held in the home of Mr W. Napier an unoffical and perhaps self appointed lay preacher. He is reported to have taken a burial there in 1882. The Foundation stone was laid on 6 November 1965 by the Right Reverend D.A. Garnsey M.A. Bishop of Gippsland.
Mitcham, VIC - All Saints' Anglican
Year Built: 1958
Address: 18 Edward Street, , Mitcham Victoria, 3132
Former Christ Church. The Church was created in 1888 and a timber church building was erected that year. In 1958 a new church was built on the adjacent site and the 1888 church was subsequently used as the parish hall. All Saints (former Christ Church) Anglican Church, was designed in 1958 by Raymond Berg, a modernist architect who…
Moe, VIC - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1968
Address: 6 George Street, , Moe Victoria, 3825
In 1925 whether or not the severence was made from Yarragon or Trafalgar parish Moe became a seperate parish having Hill End, Tanjil South and Coalville and other smaller places within its boundaries. A Foundation stone was laid on 10 September 1968 by J. Russell Savige M.C. E.D.
Molesworth, VIC - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1869
Address: 4559 Goulburn Valley Highway, , Molesworth Victoria, 3718
The area was occupied by the Woiwurung people before white settlement. The first settlers in the district were overlanders from NSW in 1837 and called the area Muddy Creek. The Church was erected in 1869.
Mont Albert North, VIC - St Augustine's Anglican
Year Built: 1960
Address: Corner Bundora & Rostrevor Parade, , Mont Albert North Victoria, 3129
The church is designed in a simple modern style and is built of cream brick with a glazed tile roof. It is of rectangular form with distinctive parabolic arch entrance to the gabled front porch and a rectangular tower with slender spire to the north elevation. The asymmetrical front facade contains the entrance porch which protrudes to…
Moorabbin, VIC - St David's Anglican
Address: 4 Redholme Street, , Moorabbin Victoria, 3189
Mooroolbark, VIC - St Francis in the Fields Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1962
Address: 218 Hull Road, , Mooroolbark Victoria, 3138
Designed by the architect Wystan Widdows 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.