Churches
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Year built: between 1871 and 1880
Currawang, NSW - St Matthias Catholic
Year Built: 1875
Address: 2535 Currawang Road, , Currawang New South Wales, 2580
A plaque reads, "The porch gate was designed & built by Andrew Rowlands in memory of his father Graham Richard Rowlands and his grandfather Roy Richard Rowlands this plaque was dedicated on Wednesday, 27 February 2000 St Matthias' Currawang 125th anniversary"
Cygnet, TAS - St Mark's Anglican
Year Built: 1875
Address: George Street, , Cygnet Tasmania, 7112
The church building was begun in 1874, opened in 1875 and dedicatcd in 1876 at a cost of 1,208, Additions were made in October 1894 and the church consecrated. Further additions were made in 1913, and in April 1918 a new vestry was dedicated as a memorial to the Lymington church which had been destroyed by fire. A Foundation stone was…
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…
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".
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.
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…
Drysdale, VIC - St James Anglican
Year Built: 1871
Address: 43 Collins Street, , Drysdale Victoria, 3222
The Foundation stone was laid by Bishop Perry. The actual foundations of the church were completed on 18 November 1871 and construction was completed the following year.
Eaglehawk, VIC - St Peter's Anglican
Year Built: 1874
Address: 63 High Street, , Eaglehawk Victoria, 3556
The Church replaced an earlier stone building opened in 1863. It was designed by vestryman H.E. Tolhurst and opened in 1874.
East Devonport, VIC _ St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1879
Address: 15 Thomas Street, , East Devonport Tasmania, 7319
The Church was built between 1876-79 at a cost of £425 to the design of architect William Gadsby. It was opened in July 1879. A Foundation stone reads, " The Foundation stone reads thus, Church of St Paul foundation stone laid 13th December 1876 Consecrated March 1882 Rev G.F. (?Archer) Incumbent". An arson attack occurred in 2001…
East Melbourne, Protestant
Year Built: 1872
Address: 4 Morrison Place, , East Melbourne Victoria, 3002
A Church built for the Trustees of the Swedenborgian Church. Built in 1872, to the design of Lloyd Tayler the gothic-style bluestone residence was once home to the New Temple Church. The main facade embraces a Decorated Gothic window of three lights flanked by buttresses, with a projecting porch. Was a store room for the Eye and Ear…
Elmore, VIC - St Peter's Anglican
Year Built: 1877
Address: 44 Mitchie Street, , Elmore Victoria, 3558
The Church is of Gothic style. Consecreation of the church took place on December 31 1922 when the Lord Bishop of the Diocese the Right Reverend Dr Baker declared the new parish.
Eltham, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1880
Address: Corner John Street & Main Road, , Eltham Victoria, 3095
The Eltham Wesleyan Methodist began meeting in the home of Mr. Taylor in Mt. Pleasant Road in 1850 and in other houses including the postmaster’s slab hut in Henry St. In 1860 the first church was built in the same street and then 1880 the present church was built on the corner of John St and Main Rd, then called Maria Street. This…
Evandale, TAS - St Andrew's Anglican
Year Built: 1871
Address: 6 High Street, , Evandale Tasmania, 7212
The earliest services were held in a barn and the first schoolroom chapel of brick was built in 1837. in 1931 the Bishop's charge notes Evandale was given the old St. David's font, which was made at Port Arthur. The second church was begun in 1841 and dedicated in April 1844. It was pulled down in 1871. The third and present church…
Fingal, TAS - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1880
Address: 10 Gray Street, , Fingal Tasmania, 7214
Sighted on the highest vantage point of the township, the church stands out as a prominent feature and reminder of the wealth of our local history. Taking three years to complete the building was constructed by local Michael Lattin following the design of Henry Hunter. During this time the Catholic Church used the Commandant's cottage as…
Forbes, NSW - St Lawrence O'Toole Catholic
Year Built: 1880
Address: 13 Johnson Street, , Forbes New South Wales, 2871
There were two church buildings erected before the current one. The first was located in Camp street and the second was in Harold Street. Of Gothic Revival style the church was erected in 1880. The Architect was Edward Gell. A sanctuary was added in 1905 and a gallery in 1923.
Freemantle, WA - St John the Evangelist Anglican
Year Built: 1879
Address: Adelaide Street, , Freemantle Western Australia, 2795
The church was built in 1879-82 to the design of London architect William Smith.
Gerringong, NSW - St George's Anglican
Year Built: 1874
Address: 103 Fern Street, , Gerringong New South Wales, 2534
The Church was built in 1856 but was destroyed in 1872, and rebuilt in 1874.
Gisborne, VIC - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1871
Address: Fisher Street, , Gisborne Victoria, 3437
The present church was opened in August 1871 after the first church proved to be too small, coinciding with the opening of the new Catholic church. The noted architect, Lloyd Tayler, had called tenders for the erection of a Presbyterian Church at Gisborne at the end of 1870. The cost was £1350. The Manse was build in 1908 and sold in…
Glebe, NSW - St Jame's Catholic
Year Built: 1878
Address: 2 Woolley Street, , Glebe New South Wales, 2037
The Foundation stone was laid on 7 July 1877 by Archbishop Roger Bede Vaughan. By 1 September 1878, the church of St James, built in the Venetian Gothic style of Pyrmont stone and New Zealand kauri pine and glowing with stained glass, marble, majolica painted tiles, was ready and formally opened. The Architect was John Kirkpatrick.
Glenelg, SA - St Andrews Uniting
Year Built: 1879
Address: 92 Jetty Road, , Glenelg South Australia, 5045
The first church was built in Gordon Street and the builder was Mr J.J. Moseley. The second church was built in Jetty Road and the foundation stone was laid on 18 April 1859. The Architect was Mr James MacGeorge and built by Messrs Lines and Cook. The third and current church was built and the foundation stone for this building was laid…
Goodna, QLD - St Francis Xavier Catholic
Year Built: 1880
Address: 6 Church Street, , Goodna Queensland, 4300
The foundation stone for St Patrick's (as it was originally called) was laid on Sunday 15 August 1880 by Bishop of Brisbane James Quinn. The church was opened in Sunday 1 May 1881 by Bishop Quinn. Local stone came from a nearby quarry, believed to be in Stuart Street with parishioners carting the stone to the site as voluntary work.…
Gordon, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1875
Address: Corner Old Melbourne & Carey Road, , Gordon Victoria, 3345
St. Patrick's Parish, was established in 1875 and incorporates a church and school in each of Ballan, Gordon and Springbank. The land and a sum of one hundred and £90 for the stonework, nave, porch and tower was donated by Ryan brothers of Millbrook. The Architect was Henry R Caselli of Ballarat, the builders, Jenkin and Lewis. The…
Grange, SA - Baptist
Year Built: 1880
Address: Beach Street, , Grange South Australia, 5022
The Foundation stone was laid on 9 November 1880 by Mrs C Fowler.
Grenfell, NSW - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1877
Address: Middle Street, , Grenfell New South Wales, 2810
The first church was a wooden structure built in 1867 and located at the corner of Forbes and Middle Street. By 1877 tenders were called for a new church and the foundation stone was laid on 24 May. A further foundation stone replaced the original one on 26 January 1878 and laid by Mr J.B. Wood. The architect was John Kirkpatrick. The…
Gulgong, NSW - St Luke's Anglican
Year Built: 1876
Address: 64 Bayly Street, , Gulgong New South Wales, 2852
A Romanesque, Gothic revival church designed by noted colonial architect Edmund Thomas Blacket. The bell tower is of wood with the bell surrounded by lattice work. It was built out of local stone at a cost of £650 in 1876. Built of rubble stone with brick facings, the dimensions being 80 feet long by a breadth of 37 feet, 13 feet walls,…
Gundaroo, NSW - St Mark's Anglican
Year Built: 1874
Address: Cork Street, , Gundaroo New South Wales, 2620
The Church uses the former Court of Petty Sessions built in 1874.
Gunning, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1876
Address: Waratah Street, , Gunning New South Wales, 2581
The first Church was erected in 1849 and as was 28ft x 18ft. The next Church was opened in 1876 by A Crundwell. The first Parsonage was erected in 1853 having only 2 rooms. The second Parsonage was purchased in Waratah in 1868.
Inverell, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1878
Address: 94 Vivian Street, , Inverell New South Wales, 2360
In the beginning, services were conducted in the home of Mr. Colin Ross until 1857. This continued for a mere three years until a move was made to build a church on a Crown grant of 1 acre 3 roods 32 perches, Suburban allotment 6, dated 24th August, 1859. This is the date of the Title Deed but the actual building commenced earlier. This…
Jamberoo, NSW - St Matthew's Catholic
Year Built: 1879
Address: 22 Chapel Lane, , Jamberoo New South Wales, 2533
The first Church was erected in 1839 on land donated by the O'Mara family. The Foundation stone was laid on 18 November 1875 by Bishop Vaughan. The church was blessed and opened on 7 September 1879 by Archbishop Roger Vaughan.
Jamberoo, NSW - St Stephen's Presbyterian (Former)
Year Built: 1875
Address: 2 Allowrie Street, , Jamberoo New South Wales, 2533
The Church was designed by John Colley and built in 1875 by John and James Marks, D. L. Dymock and W. Stewart. The church building was sold in 2009. Services were initially conducted in Dr. Menzies' barn by the Rev. John Tait, MA, the first minister of the Church of Scotland in Illawarra. The Church was opened and dedicated in the…
Jamberoo, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1879
Address: 11 Wyalla Street, , Jamberoo New South Wales, 2533
A plaque on the Church wall reads, " This building was originally erected in 1879 as a Wesleyan Chapel and became the Methodist Church in 1902 joining the Uniting Church in Australia in 1977".
Jerilderie, NSW - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1878
Address: Corner Coreen & Kennedy Streets, , Jerilderie New South Wales, 2716
The Church was built in 1878 and opened in 1882. It was enlarge in 1898 and the Sacristy added in 1928. Famous people who attended the church included Michael Abney-Hastings 1P Earl of Loudon (said to be the true King of England) was married in St Joseph's Catholic Church on Saturday March 8, 2008.
Kangaroo Ground, VIC - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1878
Address: Corner Graham & Eltham Yarra Glen Road, , Kangaroo Ground Victoria, 3097
From 1843 to 1853 the Rev Gunn conducted church services at regular intervals in the Donaldson's barn in Kangaroo Ground. The school was closely associated with the Church as officially it was Kangaroo Ground Presbyterian Church School No. 27. By 1853 the name had changed to Scots Church School and by 1854 to Church of Scotland School.…
Kapunda, SA - St John's (Trinity) Lutheran
Year Built: 1880
Address: South Terrace, , Kapunda South Australia, 5373
Regular services commenced as early as 1880 at Bagot Well, mainly in the homes of various members including those of J.H. Schultz and Mr and Mrs Rudolf Hoffmann. In 1900, Pastor J. J. Stolz came to Light Pass and the services at Bagot Well ceased. In 1905, members of Immanuel Synod settled near Kapunda, and desired a church of their…
Keilor, VIC - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1877
Address: 36 Church Street, , Keilor Victoria, 3036
Christ Church Anglican Keilor, was designed by Ebenezer Bonfield and dedicated by Dr. Macartney, Dean of Melbourne, on January 28th, 1877, which replaced a corrugated iron building on the Calder Highway between Bonfield and Flora Streets. The first vicar of the` church was the Rev. R.H. Rodda and the first collection was taken up in a…
Kingower, VIC - St Mary's Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1871
Address: 1164 Inglewood Rheola Road, , Kingower Victoria, 3517
A memorial stone was laid on Tuesday 25 January 1870. The Church was opened on 17 May 1871. A Foundation stone reads, "St Mary's Church Kingower erected 1871. This stone was unveiled by Melville First Bishop of St Arnaud on the sixtieth anniversary of it opening". The Church is now privately owned.
Kingston, TAS - St Aloysius Catholic
Year Built: 1874
Address: Church Street, , Kingston Tasmania, 7051
The church was established in 1873 and opened in 1874. The Architect was Henry Hunter.
Korweinguboora, VIC - Catholic (Former)
Year Built: 1871
Address: 1729 Daylesford Ballan Road , , Korweinguboora Victoria, 3461
Lancefield, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1872
Address: 27 Chauncey Street, , Lancefield Victoria, 3435
In 1866 an application was made for one acre of land to be set aside for church purposes. This was later increased to 2 acres. The land was gazetted in 1869. Services were held in the local Court House until the church was built in 1872. The Town Hall was also used for services as was the home of the Conways. The design of the church…
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