Churches
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Year built: between 1881 and 1890
Kangarilla, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1883
Address: Sand Road, , Kangarilla South Australia, 5157
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by Hon Mrs J Carr February 20th 1883".
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.
Kempton, TAS - Presbyterian (Former)
Year Built: 1886
Address: 88 Main Street, , Kempton Tasmainia, 7030
The Church was put up for sale in 2024.
Kensington, SA - Congregational (Former)
Year Built: 1882
Address: 58 Maesbury Street, , Kensington South Australia, 5068
Initially, prayer meetings were held at Property Developers John Roberts' Kensington home. A committee was soon established to oversee the building by public subscription, of a church on the corner of High and Maebury Streets. A strong advocate of the principle of voluntarism, Roberts was keen to see the Kensington congregation…
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.
Kingswood, SA - Unknown
Year Built: 1890
Address: 2 E Parade, , Kingswood South Australia, 5062
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God This stone was laid by The Right Honourable The Countess of Kintore April 10th 1890". The Church building is in private hands.
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…
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…
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…
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 - Methodist (Former)
Year Built: 1888
Address: Cnr Chapel & Castella Street, , Lilydale Victoria, 3140
A Foundation stone reads, " This memorial stone was laid by J. Ellingworth J.P. Feb 28th 1888".
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 - 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.
Macarthur, VIC - St Malachy's Catholic (Former)
Year Built: 1887
Address: 38 High Street, , Macarthur Victoria, 3286
Before any Catholic Church building was erected in Macarthur, Mass was celebrated in the home of the Twist family. The name of the first Priest to visit the area is not known, but Priests from Hamilton used to visit Macarthur to celebrate the Eucharist, at irregular intervals. The first building used as a Catholic Church in Macarthur,…
Macarthur, VIC - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1885
Address: Cnr High & Eversley Streets, , Macarthur Victoria, 3286
A historical marker reads, " On 20th June 1884 the first Methodist meeting was held. It was attended by Rev Ingamells, Joseph Law, Edgar Dunn, Messrs Glover and Chamberlain, A.J. & McLean, George Betts and S. Taylor, with the first six being the original trustees of the Church, with J. McLean as the first secretary. The foundation…
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…
Mallala, SA - St Malachy Catholic
Year Built: 1882
Address: 21A Wasleys Road, , Mallala South Australia, 5502
The Benedictine Fathers had charge of Mallala Catholic parish; the land for the Chapel was donated by Peter Farelly. The building was consecrated by Bishop Reynolds, and the stone carted by H.A. Judd. I t was opened November 9, 1882. A plaque reads, " This gate formed part of the original church fence erected in 1885. It was restored…
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…
Marrickville, NSW - Baptist
Year Built: 1887 & 1961
Address: 107 Silver Street, , Marrickville New South Wales, 2204
The Church was founded in 1887 as an offshoot of Petersham Baptist Church, being formed into a recognised Baptist Church in July of that year. Initially the church met at Winkies' Hall in Illawarra Road, which was near or next to the tram depot. In 1889, the church moved to the building on the current site. This site was purchased…
Marrickville, NSW - St Clements Anglican
Year Built: 1888
Address: 90 Petersham Road, , Marrickville New South Wales, 2204
A Foundation stone was laid on 13 January 1883 by the Honourable Charles Campbell MLC. A large Gothic Revival Church built around 1888 and designed by architects Spain & Cosh. Styled in the early English style constructed of red brick with stone, brick and terracotta detailing. The tall corner spire has two tiers of windows and is clad…
Maryborough, QLD - St Stephen's Uniting
Year Built: 1881
Address: 25 Sussex Street, , Maryborough Queensland, 4650
The first Presbyterian services were held in Maryborough in 1863, following a meeting held on 16th February 1863 at the court house. The foundation stone for the new Presbyterian church was laid on 8th October 1880 and the church was opened on 20th November 1881 and is now known as St. Stephen’s Uniting Church where the Maryborough…
Mentone, VIC - Davies Memorial Uniting
Year Built: 1889
Address: 74 Venice Street, , Mentone Victoria, 3194
The church is styled after the Gothic Revival approach by architect Charles Figgis, who also created the Mentone Hotel. Mentone was moved by news of the passing of Mrs Mary Davies in 1887. Mother to nine children, she had been a tireless worker for the community and devoted member of the Presbyterian church. In honour of her name,…
Mentone, VIC - St Augustines Anglican
Year Built: 1888
Address: 90 Como Parade W, , Mentone Victoria, 3194
A Church window portrait of St Alban was unveiled during a service on Sunday 16 December 1917 with 61 names inscribed. The window now has 70 names, suggesting that a supplementary group was added after the cessation of hostilites. A Foundation stone reads, " This Memorial stone was laid by Mrs M.H. Davies November 26th 1888. N Billings…
Mernda, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1884
Address: Plenty Road, , Mernda Victoria, 3754
The first Mass in the district was in 1857 in a private home (since demolished) on Yan Yean Road on the hill that is north of the Doreen Store. Mass was celebrated subsequently for the district - twice yearly - at the Ryan family home in Yan Yean The distinguished church architect, Mr T. A. Kelly designed the church in “decorated…
Mernda, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1888
Address: 97 - 103 Schotters Road, , Mernda Victoria, 3754
Formerly a Wesleyan Church built in 1888. In 1856 Mr King of "Fair View" gave an acre of land along West Bridge Inn Road and the first church was erected in timber and stood for 33 years. The Church Hall was built in 1939 by W.C. Chandler of West Preston and a local identity Robert(Bob)Rowley. Once a week, Bob would travel from his…
Merriwa, NSW - St Anne's Catholic
Year Built: 1881
Address: 9 Vennacher Street, , Merriwa New South Wales, 2329
The first Catholic church in town dates from 1858. The current Church was built in 1879-81 to a design by J.W. Pender, with extensions in 1938 which cost over £5,000. The Freemans Journal of 25 June 1881 records "the new Catholic Church at Merriwa was solemnly blessed and opened on Sunday week by his Lordship the Bishop of Armidale…
Mile End, SA - St Jame's Anglican
Year Built: 1884
Address: 1B Falcon Avenue, , Mile End South Australia, 5031
The Church was opened by Bishop Kennion on 1 February 1884. Many years before Mr Justice Gwynne had given an acre of land in the village of Cowandilla for church purposes. This was sold for £150 and an allotment bought in a more central position in the Thebarton area. This is the present site of the church. Due to the energeic work of…
Millicent, SA - St Paul's Lutheran
Year Built: 1884
Address: 10 Main Street, , South Australia, 5280
A Foundation stone reads, " St Pauls This stone was laid by the Rev T.W. Matschos 1884". A wall plaque reads, " Centenary 1884 - 1984 This memorial was erected to perpetuate the memory of the Lutheran Forefathers who seeking a place for worship dedicated this building to the Glory of God on 26 December 1884. St Pauls Lutheran Church…
Minyip, VIC - St John's Lutheran
Year Built: 1889
Address: Corner Carroll & Church Street, , Minyip Victoria, 3392
The first church services were held in 1874 in Mr A. Prices home. A wooden church was erected the following year on land donated by Mr C Petering at Kirchham. The Church was originally located at Kirchheim and erected in 1889. In 1935 the church was moved to Minyip. Made of rectangular plan timber and weatherboard with pointed lancet…
Moorilim, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic (Former)
Year Built: 1888
Address: 5455-5465 Goulburn Valley Highway, , Moorilin Victoria, 3610
A timber church and school existed on this site in 1872; the land had been donated by the local farmer, Michael Kearney. The existing St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church was erected in 1888, with the foundation stone laid by Dr Reville, Co-adjudicator and Bishop of Sandhurst, on 19 April 1888. The builder was a Mr McKenzie. The current…
Moruya, NSW - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1887
Address: 32 Queen Street, , Moruya New South Wales, 2537
The planned design was in early English of tho early part of the 13th century, with a few modifications to suit the wants of the congregation. The plan consists of a naive of 64 feet by 30 wide and a sanctuary divided from it by a bold arch, 11 foot long and the same width as the nave, those two are under the roof. There is it north and…
Moruya, NSW - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1890
Address: 15 Page Street, , Moruya New South Wales, 2537
Since 1862 there have been two St John’s churches in the present grounds. The first was a wooden structure, used as both a church and a church school. By 1886 it had become no longer serviceable and, in 1890, work began on a new brick and stone building alongside the old one. Designed by Arthur Blacket the building was completed in…