Churches
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Year built: between 1861 and 1870
Melbourne, VIC - Baptist
Year Built: 1861
Address: 164 Collins Street, , Melbourne Victoria, 3000
Two early settlers Samuel Crook and Robert Reeves, felt the honour of taking the first steps to form a Baptist congregation of their own faith and order. There was no building available in which to hold meetings, so a tent, placed at their disposal by Messrs. Virtue and Miller, Storekeepers, was set up on a block of land in Collins Street…
Melbourne, VIC - St Augustine's Catholic
Year Built: 1869
Address: 631 Bourke Street, , Melbourne Victoria, 3000
Built between 1869 and 1870 the Church was designed by T.A. Kelly. Of Neo Gothic style. Constructed of axed bluestone with cement dressings. The first section was built in 1869-70 and the chancel added in 1884 by J.B. Denny. The entrance has Malmsbury stone and is surmounted by a crocketed gable. The building is of the hall church…
Meredith, VIC - St Andrews Uniting
Year Built: 1869
Address: 28 Wallace Street, , Meredith Victoria, 3333
Formerly a Presbyterian church with services commencing in the early 1860's. The Church was built in 1869 at a cost of £60. The foundation stone was laid on 3 December 1868 by W. J. Reide Esq. The church was designed by Joseph L. Shaw of Geelong. Reverend John Scott took charge of the parish in 1917 and it was during his ministry that…
Michelton, QLD - St Matthews Anglican
Year Built: 1868
The land was owned by John and Mary Nicholson, landed gentry from Wiltshire, England who emigrated to Queensland in 1864 and established themselves at Grovely Farm (later Grovely Lodge), Upper Kedron. Also known as Grovely Church until 1909 and St Matthew's Anglican Church after that. The foundation stone was laid on 23 September 1867 by…
Milawa, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1866
Address: 145 Church Lane, , Milawa Victoria, 3678
A stone on the front gate pillar reads, "These gates were erected in memory of Mr & Mrs Colin Gardner Foundation Members of this church by their son Duke Gardner. A stone inserted in the opposite front gate reads "St Andrews Presbyterian Church". The Church was sold in 2015 and is now called Church Lane Accomadation.
Mittagong, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1865
Address: 1-7 Albert Street, , Mittagong New South Wales, 2575
On March 11th 1866 the first Offical devine service was celebrated. The brick church was cement rendered in 1929 and was repainted in heritage colours in 2006.
Molesworth, VIC - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1869
Address: 4559 Goulburn Valley Highway, , Molesworth Victoria, 3718
The area was occupied by the Woiwurung people before white settlement. The first settlers in the district were overlanders from NSW in 1837 and called the area Muddy Creek. The Church was erected in 1869.
Montrose, TAS - Glenorchy Anglican
Year Built: 1870
Address: 480 Main Road, , Montrose Tasmania, 7010
The land for the church was first purchased in 1834 after a discrepancy over the land where the church was to be built. The Foundation stone was laid on 22 June 1869 by Charles De Cane Esq Governor of Tasmania and the consecration service took place on 22 June 1870. Francis Butler designed the complete building and superintended the…
Moonabel, VIC - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1868
Address: 12 Humffray Street, , Moonabel VIC, 3478
A land grant was made during the gold rush era of 1862 and the church was built in 1868 by resident carpenter Charles Murdoch using donated bricks from Dal Adams owner of the local brickworks. Anglican worship in the gold mining encampment of Mountain Creek began in early January 186 in a galvanised iron building with an earth floor.…
Moonta, SA - St Francis of Assisi Catholic
Year Built: 1869
Address: 1 Robert Street, , Moonta South Australia, 5558
A solid building, with limestone walls and iron roof. The foundation stone for this Church was laid by Bishop Shiel on 11 July 1869 and the Church was opened on 12 December 1869. It remains as built, except for the addition of a vestry to the front of the building.
Mornington, VIC - St Peter's Anglican
Year Built: 1861
Address: Queen Street, , Mornington Victoria, 3931
St Peter's Church of England, (Anglican) Queen Street, Mornington, is a brick Church designed by architect Leonard Terry and built in stages commencing in 1861. The Church was opened on 19 May 1861. Later extensions include remainder of the nave, chancel, sanctuary and distinctive porch, which may have been built 1863 and much altered or…
Mortlake, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting
Year Built: 1862
Address: Corner Shaw & Church Street's, , Mortlake Victoria, 3272
A bluestone building built between 1861 and 1862, described at the time as "a perfect model of a country church", but now defaced by the replacement of the bell-cote. The Church was founded by the Reverend William Hamilton. As early as 1847, regular services were being held, firstly in the parlour of Mount Shadwell station, owned by…
Mortlake, VIC - St James Anglican
Year Built: 1864
Address: 54 Shaw Street, , Mortlake Victoria, 3272
Mortlake, VIC - St Stephen's Lutheran (Former)
Year Built: 1867
Address: Corner Shaw & Church Streets, , Mortlake Victoria, 3272
The church was constructed by builder Bothrell and Ballarat architect JA Doane, for the incredible price of £953. Now a private residence.
Moruya, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1864
Address: 7 Page Street, , Moruya New South Wales, 2537
"The Methodist Magazine” described the new building as capable of seating about 300 worshippers and referred particularly to a handsome rostrum, the work of Mr Walter, snr. This handsome 1864 Church of blue granite stone, like the pillars of the General Post Office, Sydney, was erected during the Ministry of the Rev. W. Wilson and the…
Mount Duneed, VIC - St Wilfred's Anglican
Year Built: 1861
Address: 4 Lower Duneed Road, , Mount Duneed Victoria, 3217
The Church was built in 1861 by John Hackness and his son James. It was built of bluestone and rubble on 2 acres of land donated by Thomas Walker. It was Officially opened on 8 August 1863 thanks to the generosity of Mr John Stewart who paid for the roof. On 14 January 1944 the original church was destroyed by bush fires but a meeting…
Mount Gambier, SA - Wesleyan Methodist (Former)
Year Built: 1862
Address: 17 Penola Road, , Mount Gambier South Australia, 5290
A Gothic large church built in 1862 by the Wesleyans. Opened by minister from Portland. Additions made 1877 with new entrance. The old lecture hall and Sunday School was beneath the church. Note the buttress on corners and sides. Became Uniting Church 1977 and closed 1994 when services moved to St Andrews Presbyterian Church. The names…
Mount Lambie, NSW - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1865
Address: Thorp's Pinch Road, , Mount Lambie New South Wales, 2790
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 Barker, SA - Christ the King Anglican
Year Built: 1865
Address: Hutchison Street, , Mt Barker South Australia, 5251
The foundation stone was laid on 5 January 1865 and the naive first used for worship later that year.The Church was dedicated in 1865 by Bishop Short. The chancel and sanctuary were added in 1886. In 1897 The Barr Smiths gave the organ to the Church. The stained glass windows were built in memory of the Barr Smiths. The Parish Hall was…
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 Pleasant, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1866
Address: 9 Saleyard Road, , Mount Pleasant South Australia, 5235
Formerly a Presbyterian Church the church was erected in 1866 following the destruction of the Mt Crawford church due to an earthquake. The Manse was built in 1867.
Mudgee, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1864
Address: 87 Mortimer Street, , Mudgee New South Wales, 2850
The Church was built between 1863 and 1864. The first Wesleyan Chapel was built in 1853. A Foundation stone reads, " The Foundation stone of this Church was laid by .W. Hardwick 26th May 1863 - Rev T. Angwin Minister". A plaque reads, "The Church was built in 1864 as the Methodist Church by Mudgee Silas Winter, to the designs of…
Murringo, NSW - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1866
Address: Corner Murringo Gap & Murringo Road, , Murringo New South Wales, 2586
The Foundation stone was laid on 28th March 1866 and the Church was consecrated on 7th Dec 1866.
Murrumburrah, NSW - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1868
Address: Wernon Street, Murrumburrah, Murrumburrah New South Wales, 2587
The foundation stone was laid in 1868. It was extended in 1895-96 with granite for the tower quarried at Demondrille (3 km north-west of Murrumburrah) and carted to the site by bullock and horse teams. St Mary's Convent was opened in 1892 with additions in 1902 and 1933. It closed in the mid-1980s.
Muswellbrook, NSW - St Alban's Anglican
Year Built: 1869
Address: Hunter Terrace, , Muswellbrook New South Wales, 2333
This church is the only building designed for Australia by the noted English architect Sir George Gilbert Scott (1811-1878) under the supervision of E.T. Blackett and J.H. Hunt. Built between 1864 and 1869, it is constructed in stone with a copper-clad broach spire to the north. St Alban's took five years to complete and was dedicated…
Myrniong, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1861
Address: 138 Old Western Highway, , Myrniong Victoria, 3341
Known as the Pentland Hills Uniting Church.
Neville, NSW - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1866
Address: 32 Macquarie Street, , Neville New South Wales, 2799
The Church was erected in 1866. The internal cedar walls are the original timber. A plaque on a rock in the garden reads, "Heartfelt gratitude to God for the lives of Thomas and Harriet Radburn married 1821 West Berkshire Parish of Shalbourne England through great adversity they never gave up hope erected by their thankful descendants…
Newbridge, VIC - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1864
Address: 2102 Wimmera Highway, , Newbridge Victoria, 3551
The Church was dedicated in 1864 and the building cost £567.
Newham, VIC - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1868
Address: 1270 Rochford Road, , Newham Victoria, 3442
Formerly a Presbyterian Church now in private hands. Built of stone in 1868. Waleter Brydon donated the land and stone. Gaelic and English services were held each Sunday.
Newlyn North, VIC - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1869
Address: 3157 Midland Highway, , Newlyn North Victoria, 3364
The foundation stone of the church was laid on Christmas Day, 25th December, 1869. The building cost £500. A Foundation stone reads, " This Foundation stone was laid by Mrs C. Quine and Mrs A. Russell to commemorate the Jubilee of this Church 1861 - 1911".
Newtown, NSW - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1869
Address: Cnr Bedford & Station Streets, , Newtown New South Wales, 2042
The Church was designed by architect Thomas Rowe and was opened by Archbishop John Bede Polding in May, 1869.
North Adelaide, SA - St Lawrence's Catholic
Year Built: 1867
Address: 134 Buxton Street, , North Adelaide South Australia, 5006
The Church was erected between 1867 and 1868 The Foundation stone was laid on 10 March 1867 and dedicated on 10 January 1869 by Bishop Lawrence Shiel. Additions and including the Sanctuary and piped organ were blessed on 13 February 1910.
North Adelaide, SA - St Peter's Cathedral Anglican
Year Built: 1869
Address: King William Street, , North Adelaide South Australia, 5006
The first bishop of Adelaide, Augustus Short, brought with him in 1848, plans for a Cathedral. The plans had been drawn up by English architect William Butterfield and is in the Gothic Revival style. The Foundation stone was laid on 13 July 1869 by Bishop Short, the first Bishop of Adelaide. Designed by Butterfield but plans modified…
North Fitzroy, VIC - St Brigid's Catholic
Year Built: 1870
Address: 378 Nicholson Street, , North Fitzroy Victoria,
The foundation stone of St Brigid's Church was laid in 1869, North Fitzroy however the parish did not become a separate entity until 1883. A Church constructed of bluestone with cement dressings, in the Decorated Gothic style. The original nave was designed by architect T.A. Kelly and built in 1870, with the two aisles added in 1881 and…
One Tree Hill, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1867
Address: Black Top Road, , One Tree Hill South Australia, 5114
The Church was built in 1867.
Orange, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1863
Address: 217 Anson Street, , Orange New South Wales, 2800
The Church was designed by Thomas Rowe in 1863, and the 1958 porch built as a centenary project. The character is also impacted by the 1876 changes by John Hale, with the tower and the modification to the parapet front wall.
Pambula, NSW - Christ the King Anglican
Year Built: 1864
Address: 32 Quondola Street, , Pambula New South Wales, 2549
Although Pambula's separate parochial status dates only from 1880, it is one of the oldest Church centres in the diocese. Ministrations in the area date from 1842, when the Rev. Nott, an S.P.G. missionary, exercised an itinerating ministry in the Maneroo district. It is possible that Pambula and Eden were visited before that by the…
Pambula, NSW - St Peter's Catholic
Year Built: 1867
Address: 16 Monaro Street, , Pambula New South Wales, 2549
The first Catholic church was of slab construction near the bridge at Pambula. It was destroyed by huge floods in the early 1850's. A second timber church was built opposite Pambula Court House but was burnt down in the 1862 town fires. The present church was built in 1867. During the 1990's parishioners raised money by cutting…
Penola, SA - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1870
Address: 31 Arthur Street, , Penola South Australia, 5277
Mr John McInnes an accredited Gaelic Missionary of the free church of Scotland upon emigrating to Victoria made his headquarters in Camperdown and that extended eventually to Penola. He conducted church services in the local Courthouse. The first church was erected in 1856 on a site in Bowden Street almost opposite Ulva cottage, the…