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Deans Marsh, VIC - St Paul's Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1884
Address: Deans Marsh Road, , Deans Marsh Victoria, 3235
By 1883 the construction of a church on land donated by Robert Bell was underway. The builders were Thomas Hunt and John Anderson and the church was opened on 27 January 1884 and dedicated to St Paul by the Reverend W.E. Mantell. The church was opened on 27th January 1884 by the Rev. W.W. Mantell. The builders however had made an error…
Deception Bay, QLD - Peace Presbyterian
Address: 155 Maine Terrace, , Deception Bay Queensland, 4508
Deception Bay, QLD - Uniting
Address: Corner Decpetion Bay Road & Webster Road, , Deception Bay Queensland, 4508
Deddington, TAS - Nile Protestant
Year Built: 1840
Address: 958 Deddington Road, , Deddington Tasmania, 7212
This Chapel was built one hundred and twenty five years ago and is closely associated with John Glover, the most prominent and important artist ever to settle in Van Diemen's Land. He lived at nearby Patterdale and worshipped in this small chapel. He, with his wife Sarah, are buried by the western wall. The Chapel was opened for worship…
Dee Why, NSW - New Life Chinese Christian
Address: 28 Fisher Road, , Dee Why New South Wales, 2099
Dee Why, NSW - St David's Uniting
Address: 3 St David Avenue, , Dee Why New South Wales, 2099
Dee Why, NSW - St John's Anglican
Address: 87 Oaks Avenue, , Dee Why New South Wales, 2099
Dee Why, NSW - St Kevin's Catholic
Year Built: 1960
Address: 50 Oaks Avenue, , Dee Why New South Wales, 2099
The Parish of St. Kevin was established in 1928 when it was detached from Manly. The current Church was built by Judge and Rock in precast concrete segments. Each precast section, which is 1 in. thick, was stressed together by single wires anchored against the steel pipes at each surface edge to distribute the anchorage forces…
Dee Why, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1921
Address: 60 Howard Avenue, , Dee Why New South Wales, 2099
The Church is known as the Cecil Gribble Tongan Congregation. A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was set - by Mrs D Broadbent 15th Jan 1921". A further stone reads, " This stone was set by Mrs G J Waterhouse 15th Jan 1921".
Deepdene, VIC - Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic
Year Built: 1955
Address: 10 Whitehorse Road, , Deepdene Victoria, 3103
The first building, on the Whitehorse Rd site, which is now part of the school, was used by the parish as both a church and school. The foundation stone of the first church was blessed by Archbishop Mannix on 26 November 1922. The construction of the current church began in the 1950s, when Fr Godwin was the parish priest. It was…
Deerugun, QLD - St Fracis of Assisi Catholic
Address: 44 Veales Road , , Deeragun Queensland, 4818
Delamare, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1870
Address: Yoho Road, , Delamere South Australia, 5204
Formerly a Wesleyan / Methodist church it was opened in 1858. The porch was opened in 1983. There is an ancillary cemented-stone building immediately to the north, as a hall and Sunday School room. [On that building is a white marble tablet, commemorating 70 years of Church life, at December 1928.
Delamere, SA - St James' Anglican
Year Built: 1870
Address: Main South Road, , Delamere South Australia, 5204
Constructed in a local basalt-like stone with cut sandstone dressings to windows and quoins. Foundation stone was laid 19 September 1870 by Archbishop Bussel. It was dedicated and opened by Bishop Augustus Short, attended by the Governor of the State. The floor is well tiled, the font is from St Peter's, Britford and is over 200 years…
Delegate, NSW - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1916
Address: 6 Church Street, , Delegate New South Wales, 2633
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid and blessed by The Very Rev J.J. Norris Parish Priest and Vicar Forane of Cooma Dec 12th 1915".
Delegate, NSW - St Philip's Anglican
Address: Topping Street, , Delegate New South Wales, 2633
The first Church was built on Miss Campbell's property in 1855.
Deloraine, TAS - Baptist
Year Built: 1880
Address: 3 Bonney Street, , Deloraine Tasmania, 7304
According to the book William and Mary Ann Gibson by Greg Luxford apparently William Gibson donated the sale proceeds of one of his Ram's at the Royal Melbourne Show to fund the building of the Tabernacle. That figure was £1,000. The family also paid for the building of stables and allegedly a manse. They also paid for the Ministers…
Deloraine, TAS - Holy Redeemer Catholic
Year Built: 1889
Address: 20 W Goderich Street, , Deloraine Tasmania, 7304
A stone above a doorway to the Church reads, " Pray for the soul of Rev Edward Francis Walsh 22 years Pastor of this Church who fortified with all the rites of Holy Church died December 4th 1902 in the 39th year of his Priesthood aged 64 years R.I.P.". A Foundation stone reads, " Church of the Holy Redeemer blessed and dedicated by Most…
Deloraine, TAS - St Andrew's Presbyterian (Former)
Year Built: 1883
Address: 32 W Goderich Street, , Deloraine Tasmania, 7304
The Church was closed in 1983 and is now a private residence.
Deloriane, TAS - St Mark's Anglican
Year Built: 1859
Address: 7 E Westbury Place, , Deloraine Tasmania, 7304
The foundation stone was laid by the Lord Bishop of the Diocese in 1856, but, from various causes incidental to a new country, the work was delayed much longer than Was at first anticipated. The exterior, however, is completed and interior in such a state of forwardness that it is expected it would be ready for opening about Christmas.…
Denistone, NSW - Therese's Catholic
Address: 440 Blaxland Road, , Denistone New South Wales, 2144
Denman, NSW - St Bernard Clairvaux Catholic
Address: 41 Paxton Street, , Denman New South Wales, 2328
Denman, NSW - St Matthias Anglican
Year Built: 1875
Address: 50 Palace Street, , Denman New South Wales, 2328
The name Denman was gazetted in 1855, named after Lord Denman, who was later to become the 5th Governor General of Australia in 1911-1914. Lieutenant William Ogilvie was the first European settler in 1825. The first settlement was known as Merton which was located on the opposite side of the Hunter River to the present-day Denman and was…
Denman, NSW - St Matthias Anglican
Year Built: 1875
Address: 50 Palace Street, , Denman New South Wales, 2328
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This Centenary stone was blessed on 2-11-1975 by Ian Ninth Bishop of Newcastle to commemorate the consecration of this Church 4-11-1875 and the formation of the Parish of Denman 1-1-1876 J.H. West Th L Rector".
Derby, WA - Our Lady Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic
Address: Loch Street, , Derby Western Australia, 6728
Derrinallum, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1922
Address: Main Street, , Derrinallum Victoria, 3325
The Foundation stone was laid on 17 December 1922 by most Reverend Dr Foley Bishop of Ballarat.
Derrinallum, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1914
Address: Main Street, , Derrinallum Victoria, 3325
The Foundation stone was laid on 3 February 1914 by Mrs H Allan Currie.
Devon North, VIC - St Luke's Uniting
Address: 686 Tarra Valley Road, , Devon North Victoria, 3971
Devonport, TAS - Baptist
Address: 126 William Street, , Devonport Tasmania, 7310
A Foundation stone reads, "To the glory of God Laid by Rev J.R. Robinson President Baptist Union of Tasmania 22nd July 1972".
Devonport, TAS - Baptist (Former)
Year Built: 1904
Address: 44 Stewart Street, , Devonport Tasmania, 7310
A brick Tabernacle opened in 1904. It cost £1,400. The Church was closed in the late 1960’s and was used as the premises for the Devonport Library between 1969-1983. The builder and designer were Stephen Priest Senior and Stephen Priest Junior. In 1983 the church was converted into the Devonport Gallery and Arts Centre. For a full…
Devonport, TAS - Church of Christ
Year Built: 1952
Address: 113 William Street, , Devonport Tasmania, 7310
In 1872 the church moved from Northdown to Latrobe a town of some importance during this era. Early in 1879 W. Moffit visited New Ground near Moriarty a populous agricultural district. He shared the gospel message and in a short time a gathering of people became Christians and were baptized. A Church of Christ was established in 1880 and…
Devonport, TAS - Mercy Bluff Church of Christ
Address: 232 William Street, , Devonport Tasmania, 7310
Devonport, TAS - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic
Address: 59 Stewart Street, , Devonport Tasmania, 7310
The first Catholic church at Devonport was established at Torquay in 1870 on the east side of the Mersey River. One foundation reads, "A.M.D.C. To Commemorate the Golden Jubiin the Priesthood of the Ven Archdeacon Michael J Beechenor P.P. This Foundation stone was laid by the Most Rev Patrick Delany D.D. Archbishop of Hobart June 14…
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…
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,…
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.