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Campbell Town, TAS - St Luke's Anglican
Year Built: 1835
Address: 70 National Highway, , Campbell Town Tasmania, 7210
It is recorded that the first services of the English Church were held in the old police court buildings in Bridge street early in December, 1832. after the township was founded by Governor Macquarie in 1821. From a plaque at the front of the church reads, "John Lee Archer the Civil Engineer under Governor Arthur had the plans drawn…
Campbell Town, TAS - St Michael's Catholic
Year Built: 1857
Address: 4 King Street, , Campbell Town Tasmania, 7210
Bishop Willson rode on horseback from Hobart to Campbell Town to lay the foundation stone of the church on June 25 1856. He was assisted by six priests, the pastor John Fitzgerald and Fathers Butler, Hogan, Bond, Dunne and Keohan. The land was secured in 1857 by Bishop Willson and was consecrated in September of that year. The…
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.
Campbelltown City, NSW - Baptist
Address: Cnr Lindesay & Chamberlain Streets, , Campbelltown New South Wales, 2560
Campbelltown, NSW - Presbyterian
Address: 40 Lithgow Street, , Campbelltown New South Wales, 2560
The first Presbyterian service was conducted in Campbelltown by the Rev Hugh Gilchrist in 1837.
Campbelltown, NSW - S Peter's Anglican
Year Built: 1823
Address: 12 Cordeaux Street, , Campbelltown New South Wales, 2560
Built on a site selected by Governor Macquarie to a design of and by Francis Lawless. Completed 1823. A rare Georgian parish Church. A simple well proportioned sandstock brick Georgian Church. The clock by Tolhurst of London was installed 1838.
Campbelltown, NSW - Samoan Presbyterian
Address: 105 Lindesay Street, , Campbelltown New South Wales, 2560
Campbelltown, NSW - St John's Catholic
Year Built: 1887
Address: 35 Cordeaux Street, , Campbelltown New South Wales, 2560
Father James Dunne took charge of Campbelltown parish in 1886 and one of his first tasks was to look to a new parish church. In March 1886 he signed a contract with Mr Oliver Harley of Darlinghurst for the erection and completion of St John’s Church, Cordeaux Street for a sum of £1686. The architect was Mr J.B. Barlow and Mr Harley was…
Campbelltown, NSW - St John's Catholic (Former)
Address: 13 George Street, , Campbelltown New South Wales, 2560
A stuccoed brick Church of simple Georgian design. The arched window openings and pilasters are marked by projecting render work and quoins represent ashlar work. In 1886 it was converted to a convent school, a mezzanine floor being added at the same time. Church built by Father Therry between 1825 and 1841 an important ecclesiastical…
Campbelltown, NSW - Uniting
Address: Cnr Allman Street & Moore - Oxley Bypass, , Campbelltown New South Wales, 2560
The original sandstone Wesleyan chapel was very small just 28 feet by 18 feet (8.5m by 5.5m) inside1. At the opening in October 1846 (the day of the month is unknown), about 40 people were present; reports do vary some say 150 but the chapel only seats about a hundred with the modern extension. The service was conducted by Rev WB Boyce.…
Campbelltown, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1907
Address: 607 Lower North East Road, , Campbelltown South Australia, 5074
This church was the second Methodist church to be built in the Campbelltown area. As early as 1847 the Wesleyan Methodists were active in the area known as Darley and used private houses as their places of worship. In 1851 Darley was included in the Adelaide South circuit and in April 1857 the transfer of part of Lot 10 in the village of…
Camperdown, NSW - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1889
Address: 2 Missenden Road, , Camperdown New South Wales, 2050
The Church was erected and established in 1889, it remains one of the oldest and historical Churches in Sydney today. The baptismal font in the Church was designed and erected by renowned Australian sculptor Tom Bass in 1959 and is one of many objects that form the parish’s history.
Camperdown, NSW - Uniting (Former)
Address: 84 Cardigan Street, , Camperdown New South Wales, 2048
Camperdown, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic
Address: 27 Walls Street, , Camperdown Victoria, 3260
Camperdown, VIC - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1863
Address: Corner Church & Fergusson Streets, , Camperdown Victoria, 3260
The building of St Paul's Parish Church commenced in 1863 with substantial contributions from families whose descendants still worship in the parish. With local tradesmen directing the stonework and carpentry, both the church and the vicarage were completed within four months. The Church was built in three stages with chancel and…
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.
Campsie, NSW - Baptist
Address: 11 Claremont Street, , Campsie New South Wales, 2194
Mrs Annie White donated the site for the present Church.
Campsie, NSW - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1911
Address: Anzac Square, , Campsie New South Wales, 2194
The Foundation stone was laid by Reverend John Charles Wright D.D. Archbishop of Sydney on 22 April 1911.
Campsie, NSW - St Mels Catholic
Year Built: 1915
Address: 7 Evaline Street, , Campsie New South Wales, 2194
Built around 1915 the Church cost 12,000 according to an article in the Sydney Morning Herald of 25 October 1927. The Church was opened by Archbishop Kelly. Romanesque style red brick Church with slate roof. Arched opening at front, small rose window, pilasters alongside walls are features. It is a typical twentieth century Parish…
Candelo, NSW - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1875
Address: 16 Kamaroka Street, , Candelo New South Wales, 2550
The Church comprises porch, nave, chancel and sacristy. The porch measures 9 x 9 the nave 60 x 22 the chancel 16 x 13 the sacristy 10 x 10 with the side walls being 15 foot high and the height inside to the apex of ceiling is 30 foot. This is the oldest Catholic Church in the Bega Parish. Designed by Father Patrick Slattery the first…
Candelo, NSW - St Peter's Anglican
Year Built: 1906
Address: 373 Slaters Lane, , Candelo New South Wales, 2550
A Foundation stone reads, " AD DEI Glorium This stone was laid by Christopher George Lord Bishop of Goulburn On Wednesday 14 Nov 1906 Frederick W. E. Wilkinson Acting Rector". A plaque reads, " Thanks be to God In commemoration of the laying of the Foundation stone at St Peter's Candelo by Bishop George Browning Canberra Goulburn Rector…
Cann River, VIC - St John the Evangelist Anglican
Address: 22 Princess Highway, , Cann River Victoria, 3890
The Church was licenced and dedicated on 29 February 1928.
Canowindra, NSW - All Saints' Anglican
Year Built: 1928
Address: Lola Street, , Canowindra New South Wales, 2804
A wall plaque reads, " A.M.D.G. The Cross on the tower of this church was erected in loving memory of Hilton Robinson who died 8th February 1963 The gift of his mother Emma Robinson". The first church was a wooden weatherboard building also used as a school-room for a short period and was built in 1878. In 1891 the weatherboard…
Canowindra, NSW - St Edwards Catholic
Year Built: 1902
Address: Tilga Street, , Canowindra New South Wales, 2804
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by the Right Rev J. Dunne D.D. Bishop of Bathurst 11th May 1902". A further Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by the Right Rev J. Dunne D.D. Bishop of Bathurst July 27 1913".
Canowindra, NSW - St Paul's Presbyterian (Former)
Year Built: 1901
Address: 21 Rodd Street, , Canowindra New South Wales, 2804
The foundation stone was laid in 1901 and the church was opened on 8th November 1902. The building together with the later dwelling that served as accommodation for the rector was sold off in circa 1990s.
Canowindra, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1969
Address: 42 Blachford Street, , Conowindra New South Wales, 2804
A Memorial plaque reads, " Canowindra Methodist Peace Memorial Church - This Church was Officially opened and dedicated to the Glory of God on October 5th 1969.
Canterbury, NSW - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1858
Address: Church Street, , Canterbury New South Wales, 2193
Built on part of Robert Campbell's Canterbury estate on land donated by his daughter Sophia Ives Campbell. The Church was designed by Edmund Blacket. Built from local sandstone it was completed between 1858 and 1859 and consecrated on 12 April 1860. Of Gothic Revival Church style with steeply pitched roof which was originally covered…
Canterbury, VIC - Baptist
Year Built: 1962
Address: 1A Balwyn Road, , Canterbury Victoria, 3126
The first public meeting was held, on February 12th, 1891. Twenty-five were present and unanimously approved the proposal that "we commence as a Baptist Mission. To hold services every Thursday evening at 8.00pm, and every Sunday evening at 7.15pm. Mr H.J. Smith was elected Secretary and a committee was appointed, comprising Messrs.…
Canterbury, VIC - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1927
Address: 137 Canterbury Road, , Canterbury Victoria, 3126
The foundation stone of the new Presbyterian Church, Canterbury was laid on 19 February 1927. The building was designed by architect W.H. Ford.
Canterbury, VIC - St David's Habitat Uniting
Address: 3 Mont Albert Road, , Canterbury Victoria, 3126
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…
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.".
Canungra, QLD - St Luke's Anglican
Year Built: 1936
Address: 15 Kidston Street, , Canungra Queensland, 4275
On 18 October 1936 the Church was officially opened and dedicated by Archbishop William Wand. The building was designed by architect Raymond Clare Nowland and the contractor was Gordon Rhodes, supervised by architect Thomas Percy. It was built in the Old English Gothic style using rose cedar.
Canungra, QLD - St Margaret Mary Catholic
Year Built: 1934
Address: King Street, , Canungra Queensland, 4275
Before the building of St Margaret Mary’s Church, Mass was held within the private homes of Canungra residents. The church building was designed by J. P. (Jack) Donoghue and built by B. Robertson, with the official opening by Archbishop Duhig being held on June 24th, 1934.
Canungra, QLD - Uniting
Year Built: 1954
Address: 31 Appel Street, , Canungra Queensland, 4275
A plaque reads, " Canungra Memorial Methodist Church To the Glory of God in Remembrance of fallen of World War 11 Opened and dedicated on 5th June 1954 by President of Conference Rev C.E. Holland Minister Rev A.L. Rose".
