Churches
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State: Victoria
Mount Waverley, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1964
Address: 482 High Street Road, , Mount Waverley Victoria, 3149
In March 1971 the two congregations of the High Street Road Methodist Church and the Syndal Presbyterian Church agreed to unite – a process they called ‘Oneness’. The first service of the High Street Road Uniting Church was held on 3rd February, 1974 – three years before the inauguration of the Uniting Church in Australia. On 11 July…
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,…
Mt Moriac, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1883
Address: Princes Highway, , Mount Moriac Victoria, 3240
In 1856 Fr Patrick Birmingham formerly of Fiery Creek was directed by Bishop Goold to reside at Mount Moriac with the charge of Colac. This continued for just one year when he left Melbourne and travelled to Sydney. Father Barrett took over his parish. In January 1856 a church site at Mt Moriac had been procured by land grant and by…
Muckleford, VIC - Unknown
Year Built: 1873
Address: 348 Muckleford Walmer Road, , Muckleford Victoria, 3451
The Church was designed by J. Emery and built by T Heath of Castlemaine. The Foundation stone was laid on 6th August 1873.
Mulgrave, VIC - St John Vianney's Catholic
Address: 23 Police Road, , Mulgrave Victoria, 3170
Murchison, VIC - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1884
Address: Corner Impey & Watson Street, , Murchison Victoria, 3610
Murchison, VIC - St Brigid's Catholic
Address: Impey Street, , Murchison Victoria, 3610
The Original church was a wooden structure of the following dimensions: Nave 40ft. x 20ft, Sanctuary 14 ft x 14 ft, Sacristy 14ft x 14 ft, height of walls 15 ft. The windows, ten in number, are of cathedral glass. The whole of the inside woodwork is of the best, both in material and workmanship. The building was carried out by day labour,…
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.
Murrayville, VIC - St Peter's Lutheran
Address: 9 Murrayville - Nhill Road , , Murrayville Victoria, 3512
The Church was erected in 1923 and constructed of limestone with brick quoins. Initially the Lutherans worshipped in a local house as early as 1910 or they journeyed to the Lutheran Church in Pinnaroo.
Murrumbeena, VIC - Baptist
Year Built: 1962
Address: 44 Murrumbeena Road, , Murrumbeena Victoria, 3163
The Church has been meeting in Murrumbeena since 1890. In 1907, with an eye on future expansion of the church facilities, negotiations took place to acquire adjacent vacant land fronting Sydney Street. A “beautiful and commodious Sunday School hall” was erected thereon, officially opening in February 1916 (Oakleigh & Caulfield Times…
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".
Murrumbeena, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1963
Address: 6 Dalny Road, , Murrumbeena Victoria, 3163
A Foundation stone reads, " St Patrick's Church Murrumbeena this memorial stone was blessed by Most Reverend E.V. Tweedy D.D. Seventeenth March 1963. Robert O Ellis Architect William Rovira Parish Priest M.P. Arbon & Co Builders".
Murrumbeena, VIC Uniting
Year Built: 1934
Address: 117 Murrumbeena Road, , Murrumbeena Victoria, 3163
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stne was laid by the Very Rev R.W. McLean M.A. on February 17th 1934. Rev A McDonald M.A. Minister. Louis R Williams FRAIA Architect ?? Crabe Builder".
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.
Murtoa, VIC - St John's Lutheran
Year Built: 1965
Address: Corner Duncan & Degenhardt Streets, , Murtoa Victoria, 3390
The Murtoa congregation was organized by Pastor Schoknecht in 1874, on Pentecost Monday. The first services were held in the house of Bro. E. Habel. Soon, however, the building of a church was taken in hand. "The Kirchenbote" of 1875, contains a correspondence, dated June 3, 1875, in which the dedication is reported. The church was built…
Murtoa, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1881
Address: Corner Duncan & Degenhardt Streets, , Murtoa Victoria, 3390
One of the first services in Murtoa was that of 4 October 1875 when Father P Moore took Mass in Murtoa. Construction of the first church took place in 1880 and the formal opening of the building occurred on 10 July 1881 when Dean Moore from Ballarat officiated at the event. Four memebers of the Ballarat Choir attended the celebrations…
Muskerry, VIC - St Martin of Tours Catholic
Year Built: 1876
Address: River Road, , Muskerry Victoria, 3557
The Foundation stone of the church was laid by Rev Dr Crane Bishop of Sanddhurst on 19 September 1875. Mr Joseph Brady was the architect and the total cost of the construction was 401. The church was debt free by 27 October 1879. There is a foundation stone celebrating the centenasry of the church which was laid by the Bishop of…
Myrniong, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1861
Address: 138 Old Western Highway, , Myrniong Victoria, 3341
Known as the Pentland Hills Uniting Church.
Myrtleford, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1887
Address: 27 Lawrence Street, , Myrtleford Victoria, 3737
The fist Church was opened in 1870. Plans and specifications were drawn up for the erection of the second Church by Mr. D.Fiddes of Beechworth, and tenders were invited on 21st May 1887 to be returned to Fr. McCarthy by the 7th June. The Foundation stone was laid on Monday 19th of September by the Coadjutor Bishop of Sandhurst Most Rev Dr…
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…
Myrtleford, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1958
Address: Corner Albert & Myrtle Streets, , Myrtleford Victoria, 3737
The Church was originally a Methodist church. The Foundation stone was laid on 18 May 1958.
Nagambie, VIC - St Andrews Presbyterian
Year Built: 1900
Address: Corner of Prentice & Glass Streets, , Nagambie Victoria, 3608
The Foundation stone was laid by Cr John Gordon J.P. on 14 March 1900. The Architect was Evander Mc Iver C.E. and the builder was William Sinclair.
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…
Nagambie, VIC - St Malachy's Catholic
Year Built: 1874
Address: Corner of Young & High Street, , Nagambie Victoria, 3608
A Foundation stone was laid on 1st December 1872 by Bishop Goold. The architect was T A Kelly, and the Church was opened on 15th March 1874. A plaque reads, Father Patrick Farrell who serves as the church's Priest from 1988 to 2003 is remembered by a plaque on the outside church wall.
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…
Nathalia, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1892
Address: Robertson Street, , Nathalia Victoria, 3638
A meeting to 'consider ways and means of erecting a new church' was held on Sunday, April 24th 1892. Fr O'Connor produced a plan of the proposed new building to be constructed to the north-west of the original church. There were £366 available from a bazaar held. The foundation stone of the church was dedicated to the honour and glory…
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.
Natimuk, VIC - St John's Catholic (former)
Year Built: 1915
Address: Main Street, , Natimuk Victoria, 3409
Church now closed. The first mass was held in Ryan's home and later at the local Hotel, Mechanics Institute and State School. A church was opened in 1889 and this church was built in 1915.
Natimuk, VIC - St Paul's Lutheran
Year Built: 1963
Address: Main Street, , Natimuk Victoria, 3409
The parish was, from 1874 until 1904, under the spiritual care of Pastor Schoknecht. The present pastor, J. F. Noack, was installed in September, 1905. In the course of the following years the Natimuk pastor opened a preaching place at Horsham, and organized a congregation there. Pastor Schurmann held the first services here in the…
Natimuk, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1877
Address: Main Street, , Natimuk Victoria, 3409
This was the site of the first Presbyterian Church in 1877. Moved from Dooen in 1974 the present church was officially opened in April of that year.
Neerim South, VIC - St Ignatius Catholic
Address: 83 Main Neerim Road, , Neerim South Victoria, 3831
The first church was erected in 1901. That was replaced by a church that was destroyed by fire in 1981.