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Whitfield, VIC - Presbyterian
Address: Gentle Annie Lane, , Whitfield Victoria, 3733
In 1887 the first church in the town was opened which may have been the Presbyterian church. The original church burnt down in March 1914 and services were moved to the Mechanics Institute hall. A new church was built by Mr R Moore and was officially opened on 31 March 1915 by Reverend W Ryde of Bulla.
Whittlesea, VIC - Church of Christ Anglican
Year Built: 1865
Address: Corner Plenty & Wallan Road, , Whittlesea Victoria, 3757
Anglican services began in the Upper Plenty in the summer of 1848. Traditionally they were held under a spreading gum tree on the Plenty river just south of the Toorourrong Parish Reserve later to become the township of Whittlesea. A grant of land by Thomas Willis allowed the church to be erected. A committee was formed and with…
Whittlesea, VIC - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Address: 5 - 7 Lime Street, , Whittlesea Victoria, 3757
The first entry in the records of the church is dated Sunday, August 11, 1861, and states that the Rel, Samuel Hamilton, after divine service, convened a public meeting of persons interested in the formation of a Presbyterian congregation in the township of Whittlesea. This meeting was held at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 19 in the Farmer's…
Whittlesea, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1870
Address: Corner Forest & Walnut Streets, , Whittlesea Victoria, 3757
The Church was built in 1870. The church was one of a series of Wesleyan churches erected throughout the City of Whittlesea during the 1860-1890 period under the supervision of Rev. Charles Dubourg. An extension was added in August 1982. The original wooden floor has also been replaced.
Whitton, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican
Year Built: 1890
Address: Melbergin Street, , Whitton New South Wales, 2705
The Church was first established in 1885 and the current church was built around 1890 to 1891.
Wickliffe, VIC Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1861
Address: Patterson Street, , Wickliffe Victoria, 3379
The Church was sold in 2018.
Willamulka, SA - Wintanerta Methodist (Former)
Address: 385 Willamulka Road, , Willamulka South Australia, 5554
Notes in the Church minutes of 1885 read, " It was desided to "lengthen the Church to 10 ft, in the clear" This was done by Martin & Ward for 42.16.0, with extras amounting to £10.10.0 and the Church was re-opened two months later. In 1886 the Chapel was allowed for use by the Government for a day school which continued until 1911". A…
Williams, WA - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1925
Address: 14 Adam Street, , Williams Western Australia, 6391
The Church houses the House of Grace from the original church. Parishioners carted the better bricks from the original site and these were included in the new church. After the order of St Boniface was closed in 1929 the parish was taken over by Rev Frank Mann.
Williamstown, SA - Church of Christ
Year Built: 1900
Address: Margaret Street, , Williamstown South Australia, 3016
The Foundation stone was laid in February 1900. The Church of Christ congregation was established in Williamstown with the construction of a corrugated iron building in 1893. By 1900 the members of the church had raised sufficient funds to construct a simple stone chapel which was opened on 20 May 1900. It is a simple hall form…
Williamstown, SA - St Peter's Anglican
Year Built: 1861
Address: Corner George & Church Streets, , Williamstown South Australia, 3016
A small random stone hall church with slate roof and stone bell gablet, built in 1860-61. The church was built on land which was a gift of George Warren who subdivided the town of Williamstown in 1858, and the Warrens maintained their support for St Peter's as did other local families including the Gilbert, Ross, Browne, and Manser…
Williamstown, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1860
Address: Church Street, , Williamstown South Australia, 3016
The Church (former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel) is a small random stone hall style church with a simple gable ended front porch and an extension to the end gable with a brick bell gablet. The church was constructed in 1860, opened on September 30 by the Reverend Bennett. The porch was added in 1894. The complex also includes a hall…
Williamstown, VIC - Church of Christ
Year Built: n/a
Address: 119 Douglas Parade, , Williamstown Victoria, 3016
Williamstown, VIC - Congregational (Former)
Year Built: 1870
Address: 60 Stevedore Street, , Williamstown Victoria, 3016
The church was built in 1870 - 1871 in the Gothic style to the design of Joseph Schneider. The building was sold in 2006.
Williamstown, VIC - Holy Trinity Anglican
Address: 2 Pasco Street, , Wliiamstown Victoria, 3016
TThe first Church building on the current Nelson Place site was a prefabricated iron structure, brought out from England by ship. The interior was described in 1866 as having a tolerable comfortable but temporary appearance, there being a nave and two side aisles. The current bluestone Church, designed by Melbourne architect Leonard…
Williamstown, VIC - St Andrews Presbyterian
Year Built: 1870
Address: 87 Cecil Street, , Williamstown Victoria, 3016
The first services in Williamstown in connection with the Presbyterian church were conducted in 1853 in a boat shed where the present Customs House now stands. The Church is of Gothic Revile style designed by archetect Ross and Taylor using bluestone and in the stlye of the Wesleyan church in St Kilda. The tower was completed in 1934.…
Williamstown, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1856
Address: 116 Cecil Street, , Williamstown Victoria, 3016
Fr Geoghegan was Victoria's pioneer priest, and for six years, was Williamstown's first resident pastor. Dublin-born, zealous, and 34-years-old, he landed in the Port Phillip district of New South Wales in 1839, aboard the square-rigged coaster Paul Pry. He was a driving force behind the building of the village's first church.…
Williamstown, VIC - St Stephens Uniting
Year Built: 1956
Address: 179 Melbourne Road, , Williamstown Victoria, 3016
Established in 1886 as North Williamstown Presbyterian Church. The original church building is now the church hall and was relocated when a new church was built in 1956. The Foundation stone was laid by The Right Reverend S.A. Goddard on 19 July 1958. The Architect was Keith Reid and built by W.H. Langdon and Sons.
Williamstown, VIC Uniting
Year Built: 1876
Address: 35 Electra Street, , Williamstown Victoria, 3016
The church is a former Methodist church designed by Crouch and Wilson. The church and residence were both constructed in 1876.
Willow Tree, NSW - Catholic
Year Built: 1954
Address: 25 Learmouth Street, , Willow Tree New South Wales, 2339
A Foundation stone reads, " This Foundation stone of this Church dedicated to the Immaculate heart of Mary was solemnly blessed and laid by The Most Rev E.J. Doody D.D. Bishop of Armidale Sunday May 9 1954 Very Reverend M. Tully R.I. Parish Priest".
Willow Tree, NSW, St Oswald's Anglican
Address: 7 Cadell Street, , Willow Tree New South Wales, 2339
Willunga, SA - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1845
Address: 12 St Jude Street, , Willunga South Australia, 5172
In April 1845 Bishop Murphy celebrated the First Mass in Willunga (probably in a private home) and returned in 1847 to help organise the building of a Church. A collection was taken up which realised 72/10/- and the decision was made to build a church. Father Michael O'Brien was appointed, but never resided in the parish. When visiting…
Willunga, SA - St Stephen's Anglican
Year Built: 1884
Address: St Andrew's Terrace, , Willunga South Australia, 5172
The original church of St Stephens was constructed in 1848 as the centre for the Church of England Parish of Myponga, Yankalilla, Meadows and Port Elliott, as well as the Willunga District. It was located on Aldinga Road, further out of town, but was replaced by the current building, located in the centre of Willunga, in 1884. The old…
Willunga, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1896
Address: St Judes Street, , Willunga South Australia, 5172
Formerly a Wesleyan Methodist church. Willunga was the first country circuit for the large Wesleyan Church in South Australia. This is the fourth church built on this site. The first church was opened in 1844. A second larger church was built alongside it in 1848, later to become the Sunday School Hall, still in use. In 1856/57 a…
Wilmot, TAS - Uniting
Address: 54 Main Road, , Wilmot Tasmania, 7310
At a meeting, held on March 23, 1898 at the home of Mr. J.T. Brain to arrange for the building of a Wesleyan Church, those present were Rev. C.O. Lelean, Messrs Quaile, J. Geale, J. and G. Kerkharn, Brain (3) and W. Evans. A piece of land was offered by Mr. Geale for a church site on the Sheffield Road. The building committee was to…
Wilston, QLD - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1963
Address: 28 McGregor Street, , Wilston Queensland, 4051
A plaque reads, " Wilston Presbyterian Church dedicated to the Glory of God by Rev Wm Young B.A. 23rd November 1963".
Wilston, QLD - St Alban's Anglican
Year Built: 1928
Address: 47 Lovedale Street, , Wilston Queensland, 4051
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G In Honour of St Albans the Martyr and in memory of those who fell in the Great War this stone was laid on November 11th A.D. 1928. By the Rev Canon Stevenson MA first Vicar of this Parish". This brick church was opened on Anzac Day 1929
Wilston, QLD - Trinity Grove Uniting
Year Built: 1954
Address: 1 Hawdon Street, , Wilston Queensland, 4051
A Foundation stone reads, "Wilston Methodist Memorial Church to the Glory of God in memory and gratitude to those who died and all who served in World Wars 1914-1918 and 1939-1945 this stone was laid by Rev George E Holland President of the Conference 27th November 1954. Henry W Prouse Minister, Leslie R Draper Secretary, Eric R P…
Winchelsea, VIC - St John the Baptist Catholic
Year Built: 1892
Address: Corner Mercer & Harding Streets, , Winchelsea Victoria, 3241
As early as 1842, Catholic pioneers living in the isolated and sparsely settled Western District of Victoria received occasional visits from a priest, to minister to their spiritual needs. He was Fr Michael Stephens O.S.A. who moved to Geelong in September that year. As far back as 1855, Dean Fitzpatrick V.G. had applied for a grant of…
Winchelsea, VIC - St Thomas' Anglican
Year Built: 1860
Address: Corner Barwon Terrace & Hopkin Street, , Winchelsea Victoria, 3241
A substantial country church designed by Nathaniel Billing in the Early English manner and consisting of nave, chancel and vestry. It was erected in 1860-1 under the supervision of Edward Prowse of Geelong. The stained glass artist, William Montgomery (1850-1827), designed and made several windows for the church including a…
Winchelsea, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1869
Address: 26 Hesse Street, , Winchelsea Victoria, 3241
Formerly a Presbyterian church the first services were held in the Shire Hall on 19 September 1869. During 1869 the Rev. T. M. Fraser and the Rev. J. Brownlie were commissioned to visit Winchelsea with respect to the formation of a charge there.* The Church was official opened on 30 April 1871. The stonework was completed by W Lauder,…
Windermere, TAS - St Mathias's Anglican
Address: 431 Windermere Road, , Windermere Tasmania, 7252
The Booklet reads in part, The Church owes its foundation to Dr. Matthuis Gaunt, who arrived in Tasmania (then known as Van Diemen's Land) by the ship 'Eliza,' from London on May 2nd, 1831. The Church was completed in 1843. The local newspaper reports that one boat from Launceston laden with bricks for the church was sunk in deep…
Windsor Gardens, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1965
Address: Pitman Road, , Windsor Gardens South Australia, 5087
A Foundation stone was laid on 4 July 1965 which read, "To the Glory of God this stone was laid by W.H. & B.C. Pitman Foundation members of the Gillies Plains Methodist Church Trust on 4th July 1965.
Windsor, NSW - St Matthew's Anglican
Address: 1 Moses Street, , Windsor New South Wales, 2756
A Georgian Church, constructed entirely by convict labour using sandstock bricks and sandstone. Governor Lachlan Macquarie invited Francis Howard Greenway to draw up plans for a permanent church however the contract was awarded to Henry Kitchen, architect and builder. William Cox - who had been commissioned in the New South Wales…
Windsor, QLD - Holy Rosary Catholic
Address: 15 Roblane Street, , Windsor Queensland, 4030
Windsor, VIC - St Demetrios Greek Orthodox
Address: 380 High Street, , Windsor Victoria, 3181
Winton, QLD - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1970
Address: 51 Cork Street, , Winton Queensland, 4735
The Church has seen three church buildings. The second was blessed by Bishop Terence Mc Guire. In 1935 he blessed the Foundation Stone for a new St Patrick's Church. The new church was completed in 1939 and was blessed and opened on 7th May by Bishop H.E. Ryan the second Bishop of Townsville. This Church was burnt down in 1967. A…
Winton, QLD - St Paul's Anglican
Address: 72 Cork Street, , Winton Queensland, 4735
Winton had its first resident Minister when Bishop Dawes, the first Bishop of Rockhampton, invited several English clergymen to form a Bush Brotherhood. The St. Andrew's Bush Brotherhood had its headquarters in Longreach and supplied Ministers to Winton until a resident vicar was appointed in 1916. Brother Perry arrived in 1898. In…