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State: Victoria, Denomination: Uniting


Box Hill, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Box Hill, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Year Built: 1867

Address: Corner Whitehorse Road & Bruce Street, , Box Hill Victoria, 3128

The first Presbyterian Church Service was held on 6 February 1867 by the Rev W Rolland. By 1887 a Theological student by the name of Alex Walker was engaged to run services at both Box Hill and Surrey Hills. The original site for the first church was Court Street and a wooden building was opened in July 1889. A larger weatherboard…

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Box Hill, VIC - Wesley Uniting

Box Hill, VIC - Wesley Uniting

Year Built: 1925

Address: Corner Oxford & Station Streets, , Box Hill Victoria, 3128

The first Wesleyan Methodist service was held in the Box Hill centre in the Barkly Hall, on 13th May 1883. Tenders were called for what is now known as Oxford Hall (formerly known as the The Methodist Church in Station Street and later The Station Street Church ) on 17th November 1885, and the foundation stone was laid on 11th February…

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Branxholme, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting (Former)

Branxholme, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting (Former)

Year Built: 1861

Address: 75 Monroe Street, , Branxholme Victoria, 3302

A Historical marker reads, "Church erected 1861-62 by Ewan McNaughton, cost £368. First service held 15 June 1862. First minister Rev James McRoberts 1863-75. Longest serving minister Rev WC Wallace 1881-1905, after whom Wallacedale was named. Lamp lighting was installed 1882, new kauri bench seats were purchased 1887, and an organ was…

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Bridgewater on Loddon, VIC - Uniting

Bridgewater on Loddon, VIC - Uniting

Address: 15 Main Street, , Bridgewater on Loddon Victoria, 3516

It was once an Op Shop before it closed.

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Bright, VIC - Uniting

Bright, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1884

Address: Ireland Street, , Bright Victoria, 3741

The first church was a wooden structure with a shingle roof and situated behind present-time "Outdoor & Disposals." Later when this land was sold, probably to finance our present building, it was transferred to behind today's church. The Foundation stone of the new brick church was laid by Mrs Worth on 10th day of March, 1884. The…

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Brighton, VIC - St Leonard's Uniting

Brighton, VIC - St Leonard's Uniting

Year Built: 1956

Address: Corner New Street & Wolseley Grove, , Brighton Victoria, 3186

The Wolseley Grove site was purchased for £300. Towards this amount the people contributed £130. and the Church and Manse Loan Fund promised a loan of £200. The first intention was to build a wooden structure and Church hall at a cost of £350. The architect appointed by the meeting advised that little extra cost would be involved in…

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Brighton, VIC - Trinity Uniting

Brighton, VIC - Trinity Uniting

Year Built: 1875

Address: 17 Black Street, , Brighton Victoria, 3186

In 1853 a Church, the Independents (later Congregational Church) began services in a tent measuring 10ft x 12ft which they erected in Carpenter street. Their Minister was the Reverend Henry Kidgell recently arrived from England. In April that year it was resolved to erect a small wooden chapel on a quarter acre block of land in Male…

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Brim, VIC - Uniting & Church of Christ

Brim, VIC - Uniting & Church of Christ

Address: 49 - 53 Swann Street, , Brim Victoria, 3391

A plaque on a stone reads, ' Churches of Christ Brim Centenary 1894 - 1994".

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Broadford, VIC - Uniting

Broadford, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1957

Address: High Street, , Broadford Victoria, 3658

Originally a Methodist church, the Broadford Uniting Church is located next to the Library. Construction of the current building commenced in November of 1956, and the Foundation stone was laid by the President of the Conference, the Rev. Norman Lade MA, BD on 16 February 1957. The dedication of the church took place in September 1957.

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Brunswick West, VIC - St David's Uniting

Brunswick West, VIC - St David's Uniting

Year Built: 1962

Address: 74 - 76 Melville Road, , Brunswick West Victoria, 3055

A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Rev Norman W. Paul BA Minister of this Parish 6th May 1962 Architects K Murray Forster & Allen Walsh Builder Ralph Beer".

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Brunswick, VIC - Uniting

Brunswick, VIC - Uniting

Address: Corner Sydney Road & Merri Street, , Brunswick Victoria, 3056

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Buchan, VIC - Uniting

Buchan, VIC - Uniting

Address: Main Road, , Buchan Victoria, 3885

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Bulla, VIC - Uniting (Former)

Bulla, VIC - Uniting (Former)

Year Built: 1858

Address: 1 Uniting Lane, , Bulla Victoria, 3428

Formerly a Presbyterian Church it was designed of Thomas M Taylor. The Church and manse, are a Gothic Revival and is an early one and is distinguished by its detailing in bluestone. The Church was erected in late 1858 or early 1859 and a bluestone manse of an unknown date. Constructed of random coursed bluestone and a slate roof, the…

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Buninyong, VIC Uniting

Buninyong, VIC Uniting

Address: 302 Scott Street, , Buninyong Victoria, 3357

The foundation stone was ceremonially laid on 27 March 1860 by Mrs Celia Scott of Mount Boninyong, the oldest resident in the district. The cost of the building was £900 and when fitted out the cost was £1,265. The first service in the new church was held on 26 August 1860, and a bell founded by Greeves of London in 1849 was hung in the…

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Bunyip, VIC - Uniting

Bunyip, VIC - Uniting

Address: Corner Nash Road & Flett Streets, , Bunyip Victoria, 3815

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Burrumbeet, VIC - Uniting

Burrumbeet, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1857

Address: Western Highway, , Burrumbeet Victoria, 3352

Established in 1857.

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Byaduk, VIC - Uniting (Former)

Byaduk, VIC - Uniting (Former)

Address: 5738 Hamilton airy Road, , Byaduk Victoria, 3301

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Campbellfield, VIC - Scots Uniting

Campbellfield, VIC - Scots Uniting

Year Built: 1855

Address: 1702 Sydney Road, , Camperbellfield Victoria, 3061

The stone Church was completed in 1855 and erected through the efforts of Reverend Peter Gun. It was modelled on the church at Tacher Scotland, where Peter Gun preached his first sermon. During the construction, Peter Gunn acted as a foreman of works and majority of the labour used was voluntary.

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Camperdown, VIC - Uniting

Camperdown, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1901

Address: Corner Barkly & Leura Street, , Camperdown Victoria, 3260

The Foundation stone was laid by Miss J Curdie of Tanderook on 18 April 1901.

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Canterbury, VIC - Habitat Uniting

Canterbury, VIC - Habitat Uniting

Address: 706 Warrenheip St, , Canterbury Victoria, 3357

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Canterbury, VIC - St David's Habitat Uniting

Canterbury, VIC - St David's Habitat Uniting

Address: 3 Mont Albert Road, , Canterbury Victoria, 3126

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Canterbury, VIC - Tongan Uniting

Canterbury, VIC - Tongan Uniting

Year Built: 1928

Address: 15A Balwyn Road, , Canterbury Victoria, 3126

In 1890, a Methodist Church was built on the site with funding supplied by local residents. The current church was built in 1928. The Architect was Louis Williams and the Builder was A Richardson. The walls are of clinker brick with bands of grilles in the brickwork to the gable ends. The steeply pitched roof is clad in glazed tiles…

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Canterbury, VIC - Uniting

Canterbury, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1925

Address: 72 Highfield Road, , Canterbury Victoria, 3126

A Foundation stone reads, " Robert Beckettt Memorial Church This Memorial stone was unveiled 7th March 1925 By Nettie Daughter of the late Hon Robert Beckett M.L.C.".

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Carisbrook, VIC - Uniting

Carisbrook, VIC - Uniting

Address: Corner Chapel St & Pyrenees Highway, , Carisbrook Victoria, 3464

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Carlton, VIC - Uniting

Carlton, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1869

Address: Drummond Street, , Carlton Victoria, 3053

Originally a Wesleyan Methodist church it was designed by Joseph Reed and built between 1869 and 1870. The first church, seating 120 people was opened on 17 February 1861. It cost 260 on completion. This church later became half the Sunday School Hall. Construction commenced on 29 December 1860 and it took only 6 weeks to build.

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Carrum, VIC - UNiting

Carrum, VIC - UNiting

Address: 12 McLeod Street, , Carrum Victoria, 3197

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Casterton, VIC - Scot's Uniting

Casterton, VIC - Scot's Uniting

Year Built: 1909

Address: 174 Glenelg Highway, , Casterton Victoria, 3311

The first church was erected in 1865 and was opened on 1 April. The second church built in the Gothic style was opened in March 1909. The A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by Samuel Gillespie Esq on 7 October 1908".

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Casterton, VIC - Uniting (Former)

Casterton, VIC - Uniting (Former)

Address: 177 Henty Street, , Casterton Victoria, 3311

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Castlemaine, VIC - Uniting

Castlemaine, VIC - Uniting

Address: 8-12 Lyttleton Street, , Castlemaine Victoria, 3450

Formerly a Presbyterian church. The foundation stone was laid by the Premier of Victoria, Sir James Patterson on June 22nd 1894. The Church was officially opened on 16th December 1894. The church was built by Mr Shillabeer to a design by the Ballarat architect Charles Figgis. It is a red brick building with cement dressings and a…

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Cavendish, VIC - Uniting

Cavendish, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1938

Address: 4 Scott Street, , Cavendish Victoria, 3314

A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Rec C Benson 17th Aug 1938".

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Charlton, VIC - Uniting

Charlton, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1885

Address: 6 Halliday Street, , Charlton Victoria, 3525

Two Foundation stones read, 1. "Wesley Chapel Built in 1876 and later used as a Sunday School. The present church was built for the Methodist Community in 1885. This project was funded by Centenary of Federation Victoria through the Victorian Government's Community Support Fund." 2. Charlton Methodist Sunday School Hall built to the…

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Chelsea, VIC - Uniting by the Bay

Chelsea, VIC - Uniting by the Bay

Address: 6 Sherwood Avenue, , Chelsea Victoria, 3196

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Cheltenham, VIC - Charman Uniting

Cheltenham, VIC - Charman Uniting

Year Built: 1921

Address: 313 Charman Road, , Cheltenham Victoria, 3192

A Foundation stone on the original church reads, " This stone was laid by Mrs F. Woff for 56 years a member of the Cheltenham Methodist Church Oct 22 1921. W.H. Orchill Architect L.H. Buttersworth Contractor". A Foundation stone on the newer Hall reads, " Dedicated to the worship of God March 6th 1965 by Rev C.H. Gallagher M.A. B.D.…

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Chiltern, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Chiltern, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Year Built: 1871

Address: High Street, , Chiltern Victoria, 3683

The former Presbyterian church was erected 1871-1875 by Smith and Houston. It replaced a timber and bark structure erected in 1860 some distance west of the site. The present orange-coloured brick structure comprises a buttressed hall with the west front punctuated by a pinnacled octagonal bell-cote on the gable apex and a small…

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Clayton, VIC - Cook Island's Uniting

Clayton, VIC - Cook Island's Uniting

Address: 14 Burton Avenue, , Clayton Victoria, 3168

A Foundation stone reads, " Erected to the Glory of God opened 24th August 1957".

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Clayton, VIC - Monash Uniting

Clayton, VIC - Monash Uniting

Address: 1939 Princes Highway, , Clayton Victoria, 3168

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Clunes, VIC - St Andrews Uniting

Clunes, VIC - St Andrews Uniting

Year Built: 1864

Address: Service Street, , Clunes Victoria, 3370

Constructed in the Low & mixed Gothic style it was designed by Ballarat architect J.A. Doane, and commenced in 1864. It consists of a broad nave and transepts with galleries, including cast iron balustrades. The facade incorporates a slate-roofed octagonal turret and spire and a four-light perpendicular Gothic window. The Basalt manse was…

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Cobden, VIC - Uniting

Cobden, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1963

Address: Curdie Street, , Cobden Victoria, 3266

The Foundation stone was laid on 8 September 1963 by Walter Leslie Baker.

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Cobram, VIC - Uniting

Cobram, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1912

Address: 10 Hay Avenue, , Cobram Victoria, 3644

A Foundation stone on the Church reads, " This stone was laid by Rev J. Matthew M.A. B.D. 18th September 1912. Rev B.T. Buntine Minister". a Foundation stone on the hall next door reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Miss Sarah Irvin 14th May 1958 Minister Rev Neil Scott B.A. Architect Keith Reid Builders J.W. Napier, E.W.…

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Coburg, VIC - Uniting

Coburg, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1960

Address: Corner Victoria & Louisa Streets, , Coburg Victoria, 3058

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