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Devonport, TAS - St Columba Presbyterian

Devonport, TAS - St Columba Presbyterian

Year Built: 1957

Address: 13 Edward Street, , Devonport Tasmania, 7310

The first Presbyterian church in Devonport briefly used the Congregational Church and then the Devonport Town Hall. Throughout the building of the Church many members of the Board of Management and Session, plus other committees were led by Rev "Bert" Scrimgeour who, with practical knowledge, endeared himself to all who knew him. The…

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Devonport, TAS - St John's Anglican

Devonport, TAS - St John's Anglican

Address: 9B Fenton Street, , Devonport Tasmania, 7310

The Church opened on Sunday 15 May 1887 and by 1913, the foundation stone for a tower was laid by Bishop Mercer. A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was set by the Right Rev G.F. Cranswick BA. TH D Lord Bishop of Tasmania 26 February 1956, H.A. Jerrim Rector". The church hall next door has a foundation stone that reads,…

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Devonport, TAS - Uniting

Devonport, TAS - Uniting

Address: 12 Forbes Street, , Devonport Tasmania, 7310

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Devonport, TAS - Uniting (Former)

Devonport, TAS - Uniting (Former)

Year Built: 1932

Address: 45 Steele Street, , Devonport Tasmania, 7310

The foundation stone was laid by Rev W.H.E. Abbey Circuit minister and Chairman of Mersey district June 27 1931. The current church building was opened on March 1932 . The Church was closed in 2018. This is now a Community Wellness centre. A Tasmanian, multi-faceted media production company.

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Diamond Creek, VIC - Sacred Heart Catholic

Diamond Creek, VIC - Sacred Heart Catholic

Address: Gipson Street, , Diamond Creek Victoria, 3089

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Diamond Creek, VIC - St John's Anglican

Diamond Creek, VIC - St John's Anglican

Year Built: 1867

Address: Corner Hyde & Main Street, , Diamond Creek Victoria, 3089

The first recorded Church of England services were conducted by the Rev. Francis Hales. In 1860 Diamond Creek came under the jurisdiction of the Eltham parish - with the Rev R Mackie, and then the Rev Josiah Hollis as vicars. The building was designed by Charles Maplestone of Heidelberg, son-in-law to Anthony Beale of St Helena.…

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Diamond Creek, VIC - Uniting

Diamond Creek, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1984

Address: 32 Wensley Street, , Diamond Creek Victoria, 3089

The Diamond Valley Parish traces its origins to the Heidelberg Primitive Methodist Mission, which dates from 1854. The Primitive Methodist Church was a nineteenth century evangelical revival grounded in the teachings of John Wesley. A branch of Methodism, Primitive Methodism originated amongst the poorest farmer labourers and miners of…

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Dimboola, VIC - Lutheran

Dimboola, VIC - Lutheran

Address: Corner Ellerman Street & Horsham Road, , Dimboola Victoria, 3414

The first Lutheran's moved into the area in 1871.

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Dimboola, VIC - St Andrews Uniting

Dimboola, VIC - St Andrews Uniting

Address: 21 Normanby Street, , Dimboola Victoria, 3414

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Dimboola, VIC - St Peter's Anglican

Dimboola, VIC - St Peter's Anglican

Address: Church Street, , Dimboola Victoria, 3414

In 1858 Bishop Perry first visited this area. The first church was a log cabin built approximately in 1861 but conjecture surrounds where it came from and who supplied it (Presbyterians or a local land holder). The first Minister to reside in Dimboola was Rev George Geer in 1881. Tenders for a new brick church were called in November of…

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Dingee, VIC - St Dominic's Catholic (Former)

Dingee, VIC - St Dominic's Catholic (Former)

Address: 16 Mack Street, , Dingee Victoria, 3571

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Dingee, VIC - St Lukes Anglican (Former)

Dingee, VIC - St Lukes Anglican (Former)

Address: 21 Evans Street, , Dingee Victoria, 3571

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Dingee, VIC - Uniting

Dingee, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1959

Address: 19 King Street, , Dingee Victoria, 3571

The Church was built in 1959.

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Dingley, VIC - Christ Church Anglican

Dingley, VIC - Christ Church Anglican

Address: 387 Old Dandenong Road, , Dingley Victoria, 3172

A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by The Revd J.H. Gregory 12th February 1873". A Plaque near the church entrance reads, The Church was built by the generosity and vision of Mary Attenborough. Mary and her brother Thomas migrated to Australia from Dingley, Northamptonshire, England in 1853 Mary was a lady of strong and…

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Dingley, VIC - St Mark's Catholic

Dingley, VIC - St Mark's Catholic

Year Built: 1999

Address: 10 Dimar Court, , Dingley Victoria, 3172

A Foundation stone reads, " This Church of St Mark's was blessed ans consecrated to the greater honour and glory of God and the salvation of man on April 25tn 1999 by his Lordship Bishop Denis J. Hart D.D. with the dedication of the parishioners of St Mark's. Fr Anthony P Fox O.F.M. Conv Parish Priest. Fr Joseph Nguyen O.F.M. Conv…

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Don, TAS - Congregational (Former)

Don, TAS - Congregational (Former)

The Church was opened n 1862. It is now in private hands.

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Don, TAS - Presbyterian

Don, TAS - Presbyterian

Address: 135 Waverley Road, , Don Tasmania, 7310

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Don, TAS - St Olaves Anglican (Former)

Don, TAS - St Olaves Anglican (Former)

Address: 200 Forth Road, , Don Tasmania, 7310

The church opened in 1869. Now closed and up for sale.

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Donald, VIC - St Andrews Uniting

Donald, VIC - St Andrews Uniting

Year Built: 1872

Address: Corner Woods & Blair Streets, , Donald Victoria, 3480

The first St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was built in 1872. The current church was opened in 1925. It seats 300.

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Donald, VIC - St George's Anglican

Donald, VIC - St George's Anglican

Address: 8 Blair Street, , Donald Victoria, 3480

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Donald, VIC - St Mary's Catholic

Donald, VIC - St Mary's Catholic

Address: Corner Wood & Campbell Streets, , Donald Victoria, 3480

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Donald, VIC Methodist (Former)

Donald, VIC Methodist (Former)

Year Built: 1914

Address: 20 McCulloch Street, , Donald Victoria, 3480

The first services were held in the home of Mr Thomas Bath at Swanwater West prior to 1873 and were services conducted by Ministers from St Arnaud. There were local Methodist churches in Swanwater, Jeffcott and Avon. A Church for Donald was also under consideration but an effort to raise subscriptions in November 1876 was not…

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Doncaster East, VIC - Baptist

Doncaster East, VIC - Baptist

Address: 47 Tunstall Road, , Doncaster East Victoria, 3109

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Doncaster East, VIC - Baptist

Doncaster East, VIC - Baptist

Year Built: 2017

Address: 103 Andersons Creek Road, , Doncaster East Victoria, 3109

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Doncaster East, VIC - St David's Anglican

Doncaster East, VIC - St David's Anglican

Address: 1111 Doncaster Road, , Doncaster East Victoria, 3109

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Doncaster East, VIC - St Peter and Paul's Catholic

Doncaster East, VIC - St Peter and Paul's Catholic

Address: 23 Leeds Street, , Doncaster East Victoria, 3109

Fr. Gleeson, the Parish Priest of Box Hill, purchased the present site of St Peter and Paul's in 1948 for 2,500 pounds, adjacent to a large block which had been bought in the post-war years by the government for release as housing sites for returned servicemen.

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Doncaster East, VIC - Uniting

Doncaster East, VIC - Uniting

Address: 152 Andersons Creek Road, , Doncaster East Victoria, 3109

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Doncaster, VIC - Chinese Lutheran

Doncaster, VIC - Chinese Lutheran

Year Built: 1892

Address: 51 Victoria Street, , Doncaster Victoria, 3108

The first church was built in 1858. The new church was built in 1892. The Architect was J.A. Koch. Built of red brick the building has rendered dressings and mouldings with a slate roof. The church has belfry made of timber with scale slates on the lower section and a cast iron wall vents at mid-wall.

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Doncaster, VIC - Church of Christ

Doncaster, VIC - Church of Christ

Year Built: 1956

Address: Doncaster Road, , Doncaster Victoria, 3108

The first service was held in the home of Thomas Porter senr on Sunday August 30 1863. In addition to the meetings at the Porter home, gospel services were held in the Chapel owned by the Baptists who had discontinued meetings. The Church commenced in 1863 and by 1864 a small weatherboard chapel was built on the present site. In 1889 a…

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Doncaster, VIC - Holy Trinity Anglican

Doncaster, VIC - Holy Trinity Anglican

Address: Church Road, , Doncaster Victoria, 3108

Gothic Revival in design the original church had pointed arched windows, a slate roof built of dark brown brickwork and stone. The front porch was removed in the 1950's.* Largely as a result of agitation by Mr Pickering a church building committee was formed in 1867. Mr E. Tatham chaired a meeting at which subscription lists were drawn…

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Doncaster, VIC - Pilgrim Uniting

Doncaster, VIC - Pilgrim Uniting

Year Built: 1970

Address: 29 Westfield Drive, , Doncaster Victoria, 3108

The Foundation stone was laid on 4 October 1970 by H.G. Mackay B.A.

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Doncaster, VIC - St Gregory the Great Catholic

Doncaster, VIC - St Gregory the Great Catholic

Year Built: 1983

Address: 71 Williamsons Road, , Doncaster Victoria, 3108

The Church was designed by architect Graeme Law and built by John Bergamin. It was dedicated by Archbishop Little on 17 December, 1983. The main structure of the roof is in the form of a cross and the lighting adds emphasis to it. A plaque on the wall reads, "On the Feast of St. Gregory the Great, to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary…

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Donvale, VIC - Presbyterian

Donvale, VIC - Presbyterian

Address: McGowans Street, , Donvale Victoria, 3111

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Donvale, VIC - St John's Anglican (Former)

Donvale, VIC - St John's Anglican (Former)

Year Built: 1907

Address: 272 Springvale Road, , Donvale Victoria, 3111

The land at 283 Springvale Rd on which the 110 year old church and hall sits was sold to Manningham Council in the 1970’s for the use of and care by the Council. It reflects poorly on councils past that in 2006, a property heritage report was ignored and the property was sold in 2008. The Church was built by volunteer labour. At 3…

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Dookie, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Dookie, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Year Built: 1957

Address: Turnley Street, , Dookie Victoria, 3646

A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Miss Jean Knox 14th June 1957 - Architect Keith Reid - Builder M.J. Hall".

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Dookie, VIC - St Luke's Anglican

Dookie, VIC - St Luke's Anglican

Year Built: 1892

Address: 26 - 36 Baldock Street, , Dookie Victoria, 3646

The Church was constructed in c.1892 by local builders Alexander and Torgrimson, who also provided the furniture. Dedication of the new church was performed by the Bishop of Wangaratta on Friday 31 July 1903. A rectory was built to the east of the church in 1895. This was sold in 1976 and relocated to Tocumwal Road, near Devenish for use…

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Dookie, VIC - St Mary's Catholic

Dookie, VIC - St Mary's Catholic

Year Built: 1898

Address: 93 Saddleback Road, , Dookie Victoria, 3646

A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by the Right Revd Dr Reville OSA Coadjutor Bishop of Sandhurst 18th September 1898".

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Doreen, VIC - Hazelglen Uniting

Doreen, VIC - Hazelglen Uniting

Year Built: 1872

Address: Corner Yan Yean & Chapel Road, , Doreen Victoria, 3754

The land upon which the Hazelgen Uniting Church, Mernda Parish, stands was purchased from Henry Walker for 10 shillings. The church was built in 1872. The church was built during the ministry of Wesleyan Minister, the Rev. Charles Dubourg, who also oversaw the erection of churches at Thomastown, Whittlesea and Wollert. It replaced a…

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Double Bay, NSW - St Columba Uniting

Double Bay, NSW - St Columba Uniting

Year Built: 1960

Address: 53 Ocean Street, , Double Bay New South Wales, 2028

The foundation stone was laid by Reverend E Pollard B.A. B.D on 28 August 1960. The Church is now closed.

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Dover, TAS - Church of Christ

Dover, TAS - Church of Christ

Address: 6986 Huon Highway, , Dover Tasmania, 7117

Now a Community Church.

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