Churches
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Year built: between 1871 and 1880
Mudgee, NSW - St Paul's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1875
Address: 105 Mortimer Street, , Mudgee New South Wales, 2850
The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser in an article on 5 June 1875 noted, "On the 27th ultimo, the Foundation stone of the new Presbyterian Church, at Mudgee, was laid by Mrs Dickson. The architect was Thomas Rowe. There was a large attendance present there being some 300 or 400 people in attendance. The Freemasons, decked out in…
Murringo, NSW - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1874 - 1877
Address: Boreham Street, , Murringo New South Wales, 2586
The Church is part of a group of buildings built by the Catholic Church in Murringo (previously Marengo) between the 1870s and 1930 to serve the local Catholic community in their faith and schooling. They included a church (opened in 1877), Convent – and original school (opened in 1917) and new school (opened in 1930). The Convent and…
Murrumburrah, NSW - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1875
Address: 120 Swift Street, , Murrumburrah New South Wales, 2587
The foundation stone of St Paul's was laid in 1875, and the building was completed in 1876. It was only consecrated in 1884, once the debt incurred for the building of the church was fully paid off. The present sanctuary area of the church was added in 1892, and its roofing structure was replaced in 1922, at which time a number of new…
Murrurundi, NSW - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1872
Address: 44 Mount Street, , Murrurundi New South Wales, 2338
Designed in 1872 by John Horbury Hunt and commissioned by the White family, the foundation stone was laid on 24 April 1873 and the building opened on 24 June 1874. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God the Frederick R White Memorial Tower was erected as a memorial gift by the sons and daughters of the late Frederick Robert…
Muskerry, VIC - St Martin of Tours Catholic
Year Built: 1876
Address: River Road, , Muskerry Victoria, 3557
The Foundation stone of the church was laid by Rev Dr Crane Bishop of Sanddhurst on 19 September 1875. Mr Joseph Brady was the architect and the total cost of the construction was 401. The church was debt free by 27 October 1879. There is a foundation stone celebrating the centenasry of the church which was laid by the Bishop of…
Myra Vale, NSW - Methodist (Former)
Year Built: 1874
Address: 564 Myra Vale Road, , Myra Vale New South Wales, 2577
Formerly a Wesleyan then Methodist Church built in 1874 and opened in December of that year. The Church was constructed from local stone in a Gothic style. Now in private hands since around 1993.
Nagambie, VIC - St Malachy's Catholic
Year Built: 1874
Address: Corner of Young & High Street, , Nagambie Victoria, 3608
A Foundation stone was laid on 1st December 1872 by Bishop Goold. The architect was T A Kelly, and the Church was opened on 15th March 1874. A plaque reads, Father Patrick Farrell who serves as the church's Priest from 1988 to 2003 is remembered by a plaque on the outside church wall.
Naracoorte, SA - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1880
Address: Gordon Street, , Naracoorte South Australia, 5271
The Church was built of solid limestone in 1880. A Foundation stone was laid on 8 December 1968 by E. R. Lawson Esq.
Narrandera, NSW - St Thomas' Anglican
Year Built: 1880
Address: Corner Adams & Larmer Streets, , Narrandera New South Wales, 2700
The foundation stone of St Thomas' Church was laid in November 1879 and the first service held in the building in September 1880.
Natimuk, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1877
Address: Main Street, , Natimuk Victoria, 3409
This was the site of the first Presbyterian Church in 1877. Moved from Dooen in 1974 the present church was officially opened in April of that year.
New Town, TAS - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1880
Address: 2 Cross Street, , New Town Tasmania, 7008
The church was established largely as a result of the work of Father P. R. Hennebry and took four years to complete. The church opened in 1880, and the sanctuary was completed in 1882.
Newtown, NSW - Baptist
Year Built: 1873
Address: 191 Church Street, , Newtown New South Wales, 2042
Land was purchased for the Church in 1862 but services continued to be held in the Town Hall until the front part of the building was opened in 1873. The side wings were added over the next fifteen years. The Evening News of 6 July 1871 reported, "The ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of the new Baptist Church at Newtown was duly…
Newtown, NSW - St Stephen's Anglican
Year Built: 1871
Address: 189 Church Street, , Newtown New South Wales, 2042
The Church was designed by Edmund Blacket between 1871 and 1874 on a portion of 240 acres granted to Governor Bligh and was known as the Camperdown estate. This building is one of Australia's best Gothic Revival Churches on this scale in cruciform plan with side aisles, gallery, two vestries, porch. The walls of the church are sandstone,…
North Goulburn, NSW - St Nicholas' Anglican
Year Built: 1880
Address: 17 Kinghorne Street, , North Goulburn New South Wales, 2580
The present Church, a stone building in the early English style, was designed by Mr. E. T. Blacket. The original plans have been deposited in the Mitchell Library, Sydney, by his son, Cyril Blacket. The nave only has been finished according to the original plan. The temporary chancel and sanctuary are of wood. The complete design provides…
Northdown, TAS - St James Anglican
Year Built: 1878
Address: 829 Port Sorell Road, , Northdown Tasmania, 7307
The church was opened in May 1878 and the church and burial ground were consecrated on 30 January 1879 by Bishop Charles Bromby. One gate post has the inscription "To the glory of God" with the opposite post having the inscription, "And in memory of all those who served 1939 - 1945". The present church was built by public subscription…
Nowra, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1877
Address: 29 Berry Street, , Nowra New South Wales, 2541
The Foundation stone was laid 1st January 1877. The Rev. James Fletcher, Principal of Newington College at that time, officiated at the laying. The Builder was Mr. Alex MacArthur with a contact price of £900. The Architect was Thomas Rowe. The cost of the roof shingles were split by Mrs. Ruben Mason.
Orange, NSW - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1879
Address: Anson Street, , Orange New South Wales, 2800
The design is of High Victorian Gothic Revival and the Architect was Thomas Rowe. Erected in 1879 with the steeple being completed in 1924.
Palmer, SA - Lutheran
Year Built: 1872
Address: Church Crescent, , Palmer South Australia, 5237
A Foundation stone was laid in 1872. An addition appears to have been added in 1927.
Parkside, SA - Baptist
Year Built: 1880
Address: 100 Young Street, , Parkside South Australia, 5063
On the 26th of March in 1880 at the half yearly meeting of the SA Baptist Association held at Mitcham, a committee was appointed to take action in relation to the establishment of a Baptist interest in the growing suburb of Parkside. Land was eventually purchased for a cost of £263 and plans discussed for building the chapel. As the…
Parramatta, NSW - St Peter's Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1871
Address: 356 Church Street, , Parramatta New South Wales, 2150
The Church was established in 1870 and opened for services on 17th May 1872. The morning service was conducted by the Pastor, the Rev. W. Slatyer preaching the sermon. A stone facia high up on the front wall reads, Congregational Church A D 1871. The Church was sold in 2006 and in 2023 was listed as a Bridal Secrets outlet.
Petersham, NSW - All Saints Anglican
Year Built: 1880
Address: 325 Stanmore Road, , Petersham New South Wales, 2049
The first Anglican Church service in Petersham was held on 15 April 1860 in a tiny schoolroom. The original building was erected between 1870 and 1875 of red brick. The site for the church was bequeathed to the Church by the late Mrs. Priddle, sister of Dr. Wardell, an early settler in Petersham. Building commenced and the foundation…
Pinery, SA - Methodist
Year Built: 1880
Address: Lawrie Road, , Pinery South Australia, 5460
Divine service was first held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barker, who were the earliest settlers at Pinery, and later worship was also conducted in the homes of Messrs. Woods and Spargo. On June 23rd., 18S0, the foundation stone of the Church was laid by Mrs. Barker, and on November 7th. the building was opened for public worship…
Poowong, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1878
Address: Lang Lang Road, , Poowong Victoria, 3988
Formerly a Wesleyan Methodist Church. The first service was held in 1878 after the church was built in the same year. Gothic is style however the square windows did not enhance that style. These were replaced to enhance a more Gothic style when the weatherboards were replaced. In 1890 the transept was added and tenders for the enlargement…
Prahran, VIC - St Matthew's Anglican
Year Built: 1878
Address: 157A High Street, , Prahran Victoria, 3181
St Matthew's was built to the designs of architects Terry & Oakden, the contractors were Purves and Rankine. Building commenced in July 1877 and the foundation stone was laid by Bishop James Moorehouse on Saturday the 1st of September 1877. It was formally opened by Bishop Moorehouse on the afternoon of Friday 28th June 1878.. A…
Primrose Valley, NSW - St Thomas' Anglican
Year Built: 1874
Address: 1909 Captains Flat Road, , Primrose Valley New South Wales, 2621
The church building was opened on 29th November 1874 by the Rev A D Soares, and consecrated on 12th November 1876. The church building was erected on land donated by Mr Thomas Rutledge Esq., JP of Carwoola. The total cost of the church was £1,000.
Queanbeyan, NSW - St Stephen's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1874
Address: Corner Morrisset & Lowe Streets, , Queanbeyan New South Wales, 2620
The incomplete church was opened on March 8, 1874. Two hundred people crowded in and around to hear the Rev. Dr Steel preach at the 11 a.m. opening service. Thos. Priest was the contractor for the masonry (£101/12/6), T. Jordan for the carpenter's work (£153/12/-), J. Evitts, the plastering (£75), F. A. Helmund, the painting (£23/7/6)…
Rheola, VIC - St John the Baptist Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1871
Address: Inglewood Rheola Road, , Rhoela Victoria, 3517
Richmond, TAS - Congregational
Year Built: 1875
Address: 25 Bridge Street, , Richmond Tasmania, 7025
The first services were held in the local courthouse. In 1843 the Rev Moses Parker arrived and made Richmond the centre of his circuit. A chapel was located in Torrens Street on a parcel of land donated by John Kestall Buscombe, a successful local businessman. The chapel was opened on Wednesday 3 December 1845 and a collection was…
Robertson, NSW - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1876
Address: 64 Hoddle Street, , Robertson New South Wales, 2577
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set by John Missingham 28 . 2. 40". A further foundation stone reads, " St John's Church AD 1876". The Church was opened in December of that year.
Romsey, VIC - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1872
Address: Lancefield Road, , Romsey Victoria, 3434
The Foundation stone was laid on 26 November 1871. The church was consecrated on 24 November 1946.
Rose Bay, NSW - St Mary Magdalene's Catholic
Year Built: 1871
Address: 835 New South Head Road, , Rose Bay New South Wales, 2029
The Church was opened for worship on 21 October 1871. The Preacher was Rev John Graham of the Pitt Street Congregational Church. The Church was built to the designs of Architect J. Barlow. The tower was added in 1932 and additions made in 1938 by Leslie Wilkson.
Rozelle, NSW - Methodist (Former)
Year Built: 1880
Address: 608 Darling Street, , Rozelle New South Wales, 2039
The Primitive Methodists built the Chapel on the comer of Nelson and Darling Streets in 1880. Previously services were held in a private home. When it ceased to function as a Chapel in 1910 it was taken over as a furniture store. Mr Harrie S. Hannaford bought it in th el940s and sold chicken feed, potatoes, onions and chafffrom this…
Rozelle, NSW - St Thomas' Anglican
Year Built: 1874
Address: 668 Darling Road, , Rozelle New South Wales, 2039
The Church was built in 1874 in an Early English Gothic style to the design of Edmund Blacket, originally of brick with stone detailing, but later obscured by paintwork. The five bay nave was built first, followed by the transepts, sanctuary and vestry. he main façade incorporates a small bellcote rising between the two lancet windows.…
Seven Hills, NSW - St Andrew's Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1879
Address: 313 Seven Hills Road, , Seven Hills New South Wales, 2147
The land for the church was donated by Phillip Pearce who was the son of Matthew Pearce, a pioneer settler of the area and after which Matthew Pearce School is named. The construction is Gothic Revival Style, although simple and unpretentious, the interior features are impressive with high beamed ceilings. The Church was built and…
Sorrento, VIC - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1874
Address: Point Nepean Road, , Sorrento Victoria, 3943
St John's Church of England, Nepean Highway, Sorrento, was commenced in 1874, the transepts being added in 1889 and the chancel during 1908-11. The small limestone Church is conventionally planned with an apsidal east end. Walls are of random coursed masonry with rendered parapet, buttress cappings and plinth (probably later) and a slate…
Spring Hill, QLD - Methodist (Former)
Year Built: 1873
Address: 48 Leichhardt Street, , Spring Hill Queensland, 4000
The former Leichhardt Street Primitive Methodist Church was constructed in Spring Hill in 1873-74. Spring Hill was one of the first suburbs laid-out in Brisbane after the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement closed and the area opened to free settlers. This modest church building was established to met the rising spiritual needs of the local…
St Arnaud, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1876
Address: 30 McMahon Street, , St Arnaud Victoria, 3478
St. Arnaud’s first Presbyterian minister, Rev. Hugh McKail, held early services in homes and hired halls, until the council granted land for a church and Manse. This church was designed by Charles Vickers, features an impressive bell tower and spire with a steep roof clad in slate.
St Kilda, VIC - St Georges Anglican Arts Centre
Year Built: 1877
Address: 25 Chapel Street, , St Kilda Victoria, 3182
One acre of land was reserved in Chapel Street for the Presbyterian Church and was gazetted on 10 September 1866. In June 1876 a public meeting was held in the Orderly Room in Chapel Street, St Kilda East, adjoining the church’s land, to gauge interest in establishing a church. Sunday services began on 13 August 1876 in the Orderly Room…
Stanley, VIC - All Saints Church of England (Former)
Year Built: 1872
Address: 64 Pioneer Road, , Stanley Victoria, 3747
Built in 1872. The opening service was conducted by Reverend Father Howard on Sunday 20 October 1872. The Church was apparently closed during the time of Reverend Malcolm Crawley in 1981.