Churches
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Year built: between 1880 and 1900
Jericho, TAS - St James Anglican
Year Built: 1888
The first services were held in a house. Church News of June 1883 states that St. James' was erected in 1826 or 27 but Church News of January 1947 says that building commenced in 1829. The church which was designed by John Lee Archer, was consecrated on the 10th of May, 1838. A plaque on the church reads, "The original church on this…
Jerilderie, NSW - St Andrew's Uniting
Year Built: 1884
Address: West Street, , Jerilderie New South Wales, 2716
The Church was formerly a Presbyterian church. The first Minister catering to the pastoral needs of the Protestant faith in this district was a Presbyterian Minister from Deniliquin, the Reverend Peter Mercer, from 2 December, 1863, to 10 August, 1869, under commission from the Castlemaine Presbytery in Victoria. Reverend Mercer's…
Jerilderie, NSW - St Stephen's Anglican
Year Built: 1897
Address: Corner Brown & Mahonga Streets, , Jerilderie New South Wales, 2716
The church was dedicated in August 1897 while the Foundation stone was laid by Ernest Augustus Anderson D.D. Bishop of Riverina on 20 December 1897.
Jugiong, NSW - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1895
Address: Jugiong Road, Jugiong, New South Wales, 2726
In 1863 the first site selected for a church, school and Parsonage was section No 7 bounded by Larmar Renwick and Stapyton streets. This was dedicated on 16 July 1863 but was later revoked and rrserved for the preservation of graves. The Foundation stone was laid on 21 December 1872 by Mr H Howe Esq JP. A further Foundation stone was laid…
Junee, NSW - St Luke's Anglican
Year Built: 1889
Address: 26 Denison Street, , Junee New South Wales, 2663
The Church was built of brick with a shingle roof in 1889 from designs by A Blackett son of E.T. Blackett. In 1911 the chancel and vestries were added and from time to time other improvements have been effected. The Church was licenced on 11/11/1889 by Bishop Thomas. It was consecrated on 29/11/1898 by Bishop Barlow. The east window is a…
Kalbar, QLD - St John's Lutheran
Year Built: 1883
Address: 256 Teviotville Road, , Kalbar Queensland, 4309
Formerly Engelsburg in the Fassifern District. The German settlers who settled in and around Engelsburg at first attended services at Hoya but becuase of the distance and bad roads they organised themselves into a congregation.
Kangaroo Valley, NSW - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1888
Address: Moss Valley Road, , Kangaroo Valley New South Wales, 2577
This is the second structure on the site. The first, a wooden structure that seated about 30 people, was built in 1873. It was replaced in 1888 by the Church of St Joseph. Red Cedar cut and milled from the Valley was used for the pews. Fr Harnett rode a horse from Moss Vale to the Valley to conduct weekly Sunday Mass.
Kaniva, VIC - St Augustine's Anglican
Year Built: 1890
Address: Western Highway, , Kaniva Victoria, 3419
The first services were held on 28 June 1885 by H.F. Baker and in August by William Puttocks. By February 9 1889 the Nhill Advertiser newspaper carried an add calling for tenders for a stone and brick church.
Kanumbra, VIC - Methodist (Former)
Year Built: 1898
Address: Minterns Road, , Kanumbra Victoria, 3719
The Church was built in 1898 at the cost of £100. A Mr William McGuigan donated the land to the Methodists. He also donated a piece of land to the Church of England. The Minister of the day would travel from Alexandra. The final service was conducted in 1988.
Kempton, TAS - Presbyterian (Former)
Year Built: 1886
Address: 88 Main Street, , Kempton Tasmainia, 7030
The Church was put up for sale in 2024.
Kew, VIC - Chinese Baptist
Year Built: 1887
Address: 75a Cotham Road, , Kew Victoria, 3101
Originally a Presbyterian Church. Early in 1874 steps were taken by a number of the Presbyterian Church followers living in Kew to establish a charge, and services were commenced in the Town Hall in June, 1874. Among those who were leaders in the movement may be mentioned Hon. R. S. Anderson, Messrs. Thomas Austin, David Beath, W. H.…
Kew, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1887
Address: 23 Highbury Grove, , Kew Victoria, 3101
The Foundation stone was laid on 11 December 1889 by Reverend John Harcourt.
Kingston SE, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1887
Address: Corner McFarlane & Holland Streets, , Kingston SE South Australia, 5275
The Church was opened in 1887.
Kingston, TAS - St Clements Anglican
Year Built: 1894
Address: Corner Channel Highway & Beach Street, , Kingston Tasmania, 7051
The original timber church was built from huon pine in 1874. The distinctive church spire, which has a weather cock rather than a crucifix, was installed to celebrate the fact the debts incurred in building the church had finally been paid off. The first church was designed by James Blackburn and was dedicated in October 1852. It was…
Kirribilli, NSW - The Bridge Church
Year Built: 1884
Address: 5 Broughton Street, , Kirribilli New South Wales, 2061
Koo Wee Rup, VIC - St Andrews Presbyterian (Former)
Year Built: 1888
Address: 319 Rossiter Road, , Koo Wee Rup Victoria, 3981
Presbyterian services first took place at the home of Mrs Hudson, who owned the Grange. Locals donated money to purchase a Church building and the Wesleyan building from Cranbourne was obtained at a cost of 70 pounds. This church, designed by Architect Alfred Dunn, had been erected in 1888 and it was transported to Koo-Wee-Rup on a large…
Koolunga, SA - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1894
Services were first held in the Schoolroom. The old Millhouse was aquired in 1879 and this was used as the Church from that year to 1894. The Church was dedicated 2nd September 1894. The Foundation stone of the Rectory was laid on 7 November 1882 by Miss Rose Maslin of Bundaleer.
Korumburra, VIC - Baptist
Year Built: 1895
Address: 39 Milne Road, , Korumburra Victoria, 3950
The Church was designed by Jervis and Ormerod and constructed by Mr Faulkner in 1895. An example of Federation Carpenter Gothic style, which includes unusual detailing such as the treatment of the main front with its panelled projections. It is based on the simple 45 degree Gothic weatherboard nave with lancet windows decorated with…
Latrobe, TAS - Baptist
Year Built: 1892
Address: 125 Gilbert Street, , Latrobe Tasmania, 7307
The work of the Baptist Union was commenced at Latrobe on December 19, 1886, when Pastor Wood of Longford introduced Mr. H. G. Blackie. Extract from first Minute book. On March 28, 1887, a meeting was held in the Oddfellow Hall when the Church of the baptised believers in Latrobe was formed by Launceston. There were 1 Rev A. Bird of…
Launceston, TAS - Apostolic
Year Built: 1898
Address: 80 Margaret Street, , Launceston Tasmania, 7250
The church was built in 1898 for the Catholic Apostolic Church. In 1913, it was purchased by the Church of Christ, which had been active in the Launceston since 1884. A Foundation stone reads, "This stone to commemorate church extension laid by Mrs D Shields 1913". The building remains a church and now operates as the Bible Salvation…
Launceston, TAS - Gateway Baptist
Year Built: 1885
Address: 22 Wellington Street, , Launceston Tasmania, 7250
Work began on the Church building in 1883, it was to seat 1200 and was built under the guidance of Mr. F. Tyson (Architect) and J. T. Farmilo (Builder) at a cost of £17,500 . It was first called “The Temple” but its name was then changed to “The Memorial Church.” It was officially opened in July, 1885, when 1200 people are said to have…
Laura, SA - Redeemer Lutheran
Year Built: 1880
Address: Main Street, , Laura South Australia, 5480
The Lutheran's of Laura first attended church at Appila. By the early 1880's several more Lutheran families had moved into Laura and this prompted Pastor Kaibel of Appila to conduct services there. By 1891 there were 19 communicant members at Laura and by 1903 the Laura families severed their ties with the Appila congregation. Services…
Lavender Bay, NSW - St Francis Xavier Catholic
Year Built: 1881
Address: 17 McKenzie Street, , Lavender Bay New South Wales, 2060
The Church was built of sandstone with slate roof and copper spire in Gothic Revival style and was designed by William Wardell. Opened in 1881 as a Catholic school with four classrooms. Large stained glass window, some 20m x 5m, executed by Stephen Moore in 1964. Arched colonnade to Mackenzie Street added in 1964.
Leichhardt, NSW - All Souls Anglican
Year Built: 1882
Address: 126 Norton Street, , Leichhardt New South Wales, 3516
On January 7th, 1882 the original All Souls' church was opened for worship. The building and the land together cost 800. The church was designed by the architectural firm founded by Edmund T. Blacket, the great Anglican Church architect of the nineteenth century. Designed in the early English gothic style and built in brick masonry…
Leichhardt, NSW - Congregational
Year Built: 1891
Address: Corner Allen & Elswick Streets, , Leichhardt New South Wales, 3516
The Church was formed 1st January 1885. Ministry started initially through the support of Petersham Congregational Church in 1881 with a mission group working in the area and the formation of a Sunday School. In 1985 Leichhardt became independent of Petersham using a mission building until the main church building, which stands on the…
Light Pass, SA - Immanuel Lutheran
Year Built: 1886
Address: Immanuel Way, , Light Pass South Australia, 5355
The first church was opened and dedicated on 29 November 1886. The tower was erected in 1930. The Church hall was opened in 1949.
Lilydale, VIC - St John the Baptist Anglican
Year Built: 1886
Address: Corner Jones & Castella Streets, , Lilydale Victoria, 3140
Land for an Anglican church was purchased in February 1867 and construction commenced the following year. The first service in the completed building was held in October 1868. The memorial stone was laid by Baroness De Pury on 25 September 1886.
Lilydale, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1890
Address: Corner Jones & Clarke Street, , Lilydale Victoria, 3140
The first services were held in the Commerford family home in Edwards Street and on occasions in the de Castella's home. In 1863 Dr Fitzpatrick applied for 2 acres at the corner of Jones and Clarke Streets. In May 1864 work commenced on a small wooden building which was completed in January 1865. In mid 1869 Father Finn was suggesting…
Lilydale, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1882
Address: Corner George & Anderson Streets, , Lilydale Victoria, 3140
Formerly a Presbyterian Church the Foundation stone was laid on 22 December 1882 by the Honarable J Balflour M.L.C.assisted by Rev, Peter Mercer Moderator of the General Assembly. The Church was opened and dedicated one year later on 9 December 1883.* Mr T.J. Crouch of Melbourne was the architect and the style is Later Gothic. Messrs…
Long Gully, VIC - St Matthew's Anglican
Year Built: 1883
Address: 153 Eaglehawk Road, , Long Gully Victoria, 3550
The Church commenced in a weatherboard church but then moved into the Methodist Church its current location when the Methodists built their own church in Wilson Street. A Foundation stone reads, " St Matthews Church AD 1883".
Longford, TAS - Baptist (Former)
Year Built: 1880
Address: 7 Smith Street, , Longford Tasmania, 7301
The first services were held in what were then known as the Assembly Rooms, and are now the front rooms of the Town Hall. During Pastor Wood's ministry the Sunday School Hall, erected at a cost of four hundred pounds, was received by the pastor as a gift from Mrs. Gibson. The main church building had previously been provided as a gift by…
Longford, TAS - Wesleyan Chapel (Former)
Year Built: 1887
Address: 107 Wellington Street, , Longford Tasmania, 7301
Opened in 1887 the Longford Methodist Church, or, as it was then known, the Wesleyan Methodist Society, was founded in 1834. Now in private hands.
Lorne, VIC - All Saints' Anglican
Year Built: 1880
Address: Mountjoy Parade, , Lorne Victoria, 3232
Original services were held beside the Erskine river and later transferred to Erskine House in 1879 - 1880. The decision to build a church was made on 19 January 1880. A contract was let to build a church at a cost of £205 on an acre of land donated by Mr Gwynne. The church built there was later moved to its current site in 1884.
Lorne, VIC - St Cuthbert's Uniting
Year Built: 1892
Address: Mountjoy Street, , Lorne Victoria, 3232
Originally a Presbyterian Church. The original piece of land the church was built on was sold to the trustees on 31 January 1890 by the Hon. James Campbell of St Kilda. The sucessful tenderer (to build the new church) appears to be J.W. Dent of South Geelong. The church opened for its first service on 7 February 1892. Additions to…
Mackay, QLD - St Paul's Uniting
Year Built: 1897
Address: 21 McAlister Street, , Mackay Queensland, 4740
The first St Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Macalister Street was designed by architect George Voysey. The first Church was opened in 1875 and the current Church in 1899 and was designed by Walter Carey Voller and built from 1898 to 1918. The contractors were Messrs J.F. Scobe and Mickelwright. This single-storey timber-framed building…
Maclean, NSW - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1893
Address: Woodford Street, , Maclean New South Wales, 2463
The Church was designed by F.W. Scheaffer a Grafton Architect. The church was built with heavy Gothic proportions and the tower is 18.29 m high.
Maclean, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1890
Address: Cnr Church & River Streets, , Maclean New South Wales, 2463
The Churches history goes back to the original Scottish settlers of Maclean, who purchased the land which is located on the corner of River and Wharf Streets in Maclean on 31 August, 1863. The churches first minister Rev Duncan McInnes was ordained at East Maitland on Friday, 30 July, 1868 and was admitted to the pastoral charge of the…
Maldon, VIC - Baptist
Year Built: 1896
Address: 6 Templeton Street, , Maldon Victoria, 3463
The Foundation stone was laid by H.D. Embling MLC on 29 January 1896 assisted by Mr. Coy, Mrs. Phillips and others, in the presence of a large assemblage. The congregation united with Welsh Baptists in 1930 using this building as church and Welsh chapel as Sunday School.
Malvern, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1891
Address: 44 Marlborough Street, , Malvern South Australia, 5061
The Wesleyan Methodist's of South Australia built a church in King William Road Unley in 1881. At the beginning of 1891, Malvern Church had been little more than a vision in the minds of a group of church leaders from Pine Street and Unley. The plans of F. W. Dancker gave some type of substance to their hopes, and the support they…
Manly, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1889
Address: 56 Raglan, , Manly New South Wales, 2095
Designed in the Romanesque Revival style, with Celtic influence and constructed from sandstone with a slate roof, it consists of a nave, vestry and porch dominated by a tall campanile. Walls are generally in rock faced ashlar while quoins and opening surrounds are of smooth dressed finish. The church is considered to be one of the best…