Churches
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Year built: between 1871 and 1880
Milawa, VIC - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1873
Address: Snow Road, , Milawa Victoria, 3678
The church plan, was suggested by Archdeacon Tucker three years before its erection and was prepared by Mr. George Heathcote of Wangaratta, who supervised the erection. Messrs. Fitzpatrick and Shea were the contractors. The furniture was made by Mr. J. Roberts of Little Collins St. Melbourne. Building costs amounted to more than…
Milton, NSW - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1872
Address: 38 Croobyar Road, , Milton New South Wales, 2538
The Kiama Independent reported on 11th July , 1872 that the new Milton Congregational Church was erected on an acre of land purchased from Mr. John Bicknell for £30 and was in close proximity to the township of Milton, not more than a quarter of a mile from the site of Wesleyan Chapel. Style Architecture, Gothic, the building is really…
Mittagong, NSW - St Stephen's Anglican
Year Built: 1878
Address: Main Street , , Mittagong New South Wales, 2575
In 1876, the foundation stone was laid by Frederic Barker, the Bishop of Sydney, in front of five-hundred people. Work then began on the sandstone church building, designed by famed colonial architect Edmund Blackett, which opened on November 10, 1878. The Church cost over a £1,000's to build. In 1928 the church was expanded in size by…
Mole Creek, TAS - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1878
Address: 46 Pioneer Drive, , Mole Creek Tasmania, 7304
Construction of the church began on donated land, and an associated cottage in late 1876.] It was completed in 1878, then enlarged in 1880, at which time the original building was moved to the rear and used as a supper room. An adjacent church hall was added in 1919. The Wesleyan chapel was rented by the Government for a school from at…
Moonta, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1873
Address: 41 Robert Street, , Moonta South Australia, 5558
Formerly a Methodist Church, this Gothic Revival Church was designed by R. Rees and built by Nettleton and Thorne between 1873 and 1874. The stained glass is notable, as are the elaborately moulded openings and finials. The adjacent hall was the original church. The original Church on this site dates from the first Sunday in February…
Mooroopna, VIC - Methodist (Former)
Year Built: 1879
Address: 14 Alexander Street, , Maroopna Victoria, 3629
Land for the Methodist church building was purchased on 29 August 1878. The bricks were fired locally by a Mr Clarkson. The church was constructed in 1879 by the local United Free Methodist congregation. The new church was opened by its first minister, Rev. Isaacs. Other early ministers were Revs Richards, RJ Garde, F Clemens, D Porteus,…
Morialta, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1875
Address: 26 Chapel Street, , Morialta South Australia,
Formerly a Methodist Church the first church was completed in 1855. Land was purchased on 30th May 1854 in order to build a church at Magill and the foundation stone was laid on 8th April 1855. In 1874 a decision was made to build a new church, which is the nave of the present church. The first services in the new church were…
Muckleford, VIC - Unknown
Year Built: 1873
Address: 348 Muckleford Walmer Road, , Muckleford Victoria, 3451
The Church was designed by J. Emery and built by T Heath of Castlemaine. The Foundation stone was laid on 6th August 1873.
Mudgee, NSW - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1873 - 1876
Address: 13 Church Street, , Mudgee New South Wales, 2850
The first Catholic Church in Mudgee was built near where the present presbytery now stands and was built of slabs with a bark roof in 1843 on the two acre site of Government granted land. The 2nd St Mary's was a stone church and was commenced in 1857 and in pursuance of the Governments policy to assist financially the building of all…
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.
Neville, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1878
Address: 32 Macquarie Street, , Neville New South Wales, 2799
The first Methodist Minister to preach in Neville, or Mount Macquarie, as it was then known, was the Rev. J. Monahan, who was at that time stationed in the Rockley Circuit. The foundation stone was to have been laid by Mr. M. W. f Pascoe, but he was called away on business at the time, and the ceremony was performed by Miss Annie…
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
First services in this church were conducted on Sunday, August 9, 1857 by Rev. J. Eggleston who was the preacher in both morning and evening, while Rev. Samuel Wilkinson led a service of Holy Communion in the afternoon. The following day Mr Eggleston delivered another sermon, before a public tea meeting attended by 200 people. The…
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…
Portland, VIC - Baptist (Former)
Year Built: 1876
Address: 36R Percy Street, , Portland Victoria, 3305
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…