Churches
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Year built: between 1881 and 1900
Cudgewa, VIC - Presbyterian (Former)
Year Built: 1899
Address: 946 Cudgewa Valley Road, , Cudgewa Victoria, 3705
The Church was sold in 2008.
Deans Marsh, VIC - St Paul's Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1884
Address: Deans Marsh Road, , Deans Marsh Victoria, 3235
By 1883 the construction of a church on land donated by Robert Bell was underway. The builders were Thomas Hunt and John Anderson and the church was opened on 27 January 1884 and dedicated to St Paul by the Reverend W.E. Mantell. The church was opened on 27th January 1884 by the Rev. W.W. Mantell. The builders however had made an error…
Deloraine, TAS - Holy Redeemer Catholic
Year Built: 1889
Address: 20 W Goderich Street, , Deloraine Tasmania, 7304
A stone above a doorway to the Church reads, " Pray for the soul of Rev Edward Francis Walsh 22 years Pastor of this Church who fortified with all the rites of Holy Church died December 4th 1902 in the 39th year of his Priesthood aged 64 years R.I.P.". A Foundation stone reads, " Church of the Holy Redeemer blessed and dedicated by Most…
Deloraine, TAS - St Andrew's Presbyterian (Former)
Year Built: 1883
Address: 32 W Goderich Street, , Deloraine Tasmania, 7304
The Church was closed in 1983 and is now a private residence.
Doncaster, VIC - Chinese Lutheran
Year Built: 1892
Address: 51 Victoria Street, , Doncaster Victoria, 3108
The first church was built in 1858. The new church was built in 1892. The Architect was J.A. Koch. Built of red brick the building has rendered dressings and mouldings with a slate roof. The church has belfry made of timber with scale slates on the lower section and a cast iron wall vents at mid-wall.
Dookie, VIC - St Luke's Anglican
Year Built: 1892
Address: 26 - 36 Baldock Street, , Dookie Victoria, 3646
The Church was constructed in c.1892 by local builders Alexander and Torgrimson, who also provided the furniture. Dedication of the new church was performed by the Bishop of Wangaratta on Friday 31 July 1903. A rectory was built to the east of the church in 1895. This was sold in 1976 and relocated to Tocumwal Road, near Devenish for use…
Dookie, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1898
Address: 93 Saddleback Road, , Dookie Victoria, 3646
The Church name was changed to St Mary's around 1890. The current Church was designed by Messrs Kempson and Connolly with a cost of £2,000. Of Gothic style it was to have a length of 72 feet a depth of 25 feet with a depth across the transepts of 51 feet. The brick walls were to have cement dado to a height of 4 feet 6ins running around…
Dover, TAS - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1892
Address: 6963 Huon Highway, , Dover Tasmania, 7117
The church was consecrated in May 1892. The church bell is a relic of the Hopetoun mill. The building was restored both outside and inside in 1974. This church was built on the land purchased in 1884 from the Stubbs Family. The Reverend Edward Thompson was the Incumbent of the Huon Parish, who with the three Church Wardens (W.P. Clennett,…
Dromana, VIC - St Mark's Anglican
Year Built: 1892
Address: Corner Point Nepean & Odonohue Roads, , Dromana Victoria, 3936
Construction of St Mark's of Dromana was commenced in 1892. Prior to this, regular services had been held in private homes. Between 1885 and 1892, the Union church on the corner of Heales Street and Point Nepean Road was used by the Anglican congregation. In August 1892 George Morce won the tender for the building of the new church to the…
Drysdale, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1887
Address: High Street, , Drysdale Victoria, 3222
The Foundation stone was laid on 24 May 1887 by Rev J.D. Dodgson Ex President of the Conference. This was the fourth site of the Wesleyan and Methodist church and was opened in 1888.
Dulwich Hill, NSW - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1886
Address: Corner Herbert & Seaview Streets, , Dulwich Hill New South Wales, 2203
A timber hall on the site of the present church where services where held (this hall was then divided up, part of which is now the Jennifer Russell Hall standing behind the Holy Trinity, 1886 church building. The first Holy Trinity Anglican Church was on the opposite side of the present day church and was dedicated by Bishop Barry on…
Dunkeld, VIC - St Mary's Anglican
Year Built: 1881
Address: Corner Sterling and Willis Street, , Dunkled Victoria, 3294
The church was built in two parts, one dating from 1881 and a 1961 extension. The former wing is built in light brown brick with stone dressings in the Early English Gothic revival style. The building is divided by buttresses into 3 bays each with lancet windows. The latter wing (dating from 1961) is built in cream brick and is positioned…
Eagle Junction, QLD - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1889
Address: 223 Bonney Avenue, , Clayfield Queensland, 4011
The Church was built in circa 1889 and in 1901, not wishing to be part of the amalgamation of the Methodist denominations into the new Methodist Church of Australasia, the congregation decided to became Eagle Junction Congregational Church. In 1975 Wooloowin Methodist Church amalgamated with Eagle Junction Congregational Church (at 211…
East Malvern, VIC - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1883
Address: 5 Finch Street, , East Malvern Victoria, 3145
Founded as a mission to Caulfield Racecourse in 1883 the original church was built in 1889. The current church was built between 1920 and 1922. The Architect was Purchase and Teague. The Foundation stone was laid on 18 December 1920 by the Venerable Archdeacon Hindley B.D. Administrator of the Diocese. An example of the English…
East Melbourne, VIC - Cairns Memorial Presbyterian former
Year Built: 1883
Address: Corner Powlett & Hotham Streets, , East Melbourne Victoria, 3002
An article in the Melbourne Argus newspaper of 10 October 1881 reads, "A section of the congregation of Chalmera' Church having been granted permission by the Presbetry of Melbourne to form themselves into a separate congregation, they met for the first time yesterday morning, at the Orderly room, corner of Powlett-street and…
East Tamworth, NSW - Unknown
Year Built: 1893
Address: Cnr Bourke & Cathage Streets, , East Tamworth New South Wales, 2340
A Foundation stone reads, "This stone was laid by Benjamin Coxhead Esq 15th June 1893".
Echuca, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1890
Address: Corner Percy & Hare Street, , Echuca Victoria, 3564
The first St Mary's was a wooden structure built in 1866 on the same location as todays Church stands. The work that was completed by 1877 embraced a Nave 28' wide by 15' long, intercepted by transepts 75' by 24' from which projected ar octagonal apse 28' by 22. The work was completed in 1889 by the removal of the older wooden portion…
Eden, NSW - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1885
Address: 98 Calle Calle Street, , Eden New South Wales, 2551
Church services were held at Eden from a very early date. Rev's Pryce, Riky and Druitt all visited Eden, Twofold Bay and Boydtown regularly. On the division of the Maneroo District Eden formed an important part of the Bega parish, then known as "Bega and Twofold Bay". On the 11/5/1861 a meeting is reported in the Twofold Bay and Maneroo…
Elmore, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1899
Address: Corner of Hervey & Clarke Streets, , Elmore Victoria, 3558
Services were held in the Athenaeum Hall. Attendances taxed the accommodation. Mr Inglis donated the Church site and plans were submitted by Messrs Vahland and Son were approved on the 24th November 1898. The committee undertook to supply the bricks, sand, lime and water. Of seven tenders submitted, that of Mr Paynter, for the pounds, 18…
Elsternwick, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1897
Address: 71 Orrong Road, , Elsternwick Victoria, 3185
The Foundation stone was laid on 21 November 1897 by his Grace the Most Reverend T.J. Carr D.D.
Enmore, NSW - St Luke's Anglican
Year Built: 1882
Address: 11 Stanmore Road, , Enmore New South Wales, 2042
In 1882 the land for the present site on Enmore Road was purchased. The Foundation Stone was laid on 4 March 1882. It took less than three months to complete the church building which was opened in 18 June 1882. The total cost was over £3,200. As with most churched, renovations were carried out over the years however exact dates are…
Essendon, VIC - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1890
Address: 1 Marco Polo Street, , Essendon Victoria, 3041
The first service was held in North Essendon on Advent Sunday, 1st December, 1889 in a rented cottage in King Street, North Essendon. The service was officiated by the Rev. G Gladstone, a total of 6 people attending. The Foundation stone was laid by Miss Mary Puckle on Saturday, August 23rd, 1890. The grand opening was celebrated…
Eudunda, SA - Church of St Hilda Anglican
Year Built: 1883
Address: Ward Street, , Eudunda South Australia, 5374
The Foundation stone was laid on 11 December 1883 and the church is the oldest stand church in Eudunda. The church was dedicated as St Trinitatis Lutheran Church in 1884. It was sold to the Church of England in 1888 and dedicated in 1889. The Vestry dates fr0m 1885.
Euroa, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting
Year Built: 1889
Address: Kirkland Street West, , Euroa Victoria, 3666
Formerly a Presbyterian Church. In 1865 the first Presbyterian church services were held in the old Euroa school house and later incorporated in the Church of England rectory. The first church was erected in 1881 in Foy Street. The current church was built in 1889 by Gordon and Duncan and cost £600 while the Sunday School hall was…
Euroa, VIC - St John's Catholic
Year Built: 1887
Address: Corner Brock & Kirkland Avenue West, , Euroa Victoria, 3666
Bishop Gould recorded in his diary that he blessed and opened on 8 May 1866 a small church in Euroa named in honour of St Michael the Archangel. This was the first church building in Euroa. On 6 March 1887 the new church was blessed and opened by Bishop Reville Coadjutor. In 1915 the interior of St Johns Church was completely…
Euroa, VIC - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1884
Address: Clifton Street, , Euroa Victoria, 3666
The first Church of England service in Euroa was held in early 1854 by Reverend William Singleton who was currently stationed at Kilmore. By 1857 services were held in the Church of England school room which today is the Rectory kitchen. Built by the Brewer Brother's it was completed in 1884 at a cost of 800 and this part of the church…
Exeter, NSW - St Aidan's Anglican
Year Built: 1895
Address: 3 Exeter Road, , Exeter New South Wales, 2577
In 1893 Anglican services in Exeter were held in the Badgerys home, 'Vine Lodge'. With the support of the early pioneering families including the Badgerys, the Yarwoods and the Yates, St Aidans was soon built and opened for worship in July 1895, being dedicated on 11th January, 1896. The walls are built chiefly of rough trimmed local…
Fenton's Creek, VIC - Anglican
Year Built: 1887
Address: Wedderburn- Logan Road, , Fenton's Creek Victoria, 3518
A local saw miller Mr John Brown obtianed the timber form a location called the rocky water hole. Mr George Catto a local carpenter erected the building. The church was offically opened on March 18 1887 by the Bishop of Ballarat. The second church was opened on March 20 1965.
Fern Tree, TAS - St Raphael's Anglican
Year Built: 1893
Address: 725 Huon Road, , Fern Tree Tasmania, 7054
In 1890 services at Fern Tree were being held in private homes and in the Inn. But in 1892 the foundation stone was laid and this Gothic style wooden church. The architect was Alan Walker and the cost was £447. It was consecrated in February 1893 and although surrounded by trees and bushes this church has survived two major bush fires.…
Flinders, VIC - St John's the Evangelist Anglican
Year Built: 1891
Address: 23 King Street, , Flinders Victoria, 3929
After St Peter's Mornington opened, there were more frequent visits to Flinders, and 26 services were held in the School house in 1867 and by 1881 fortnightly services were being conducted in the Mechanics Hall or in private homes by the Vicar of St Peter's, The Rev T Quinton (1875-1888) or one of the Lay Readers, and a Flinders Sabbath…
Footscray, VIC - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1891
Address: 77A Paisley Street, , Footscray Victoria, 3011
The church, is in the Gothic style and built in red and white brick with stone dressings, was opened in November 1891. The architect was Mr C.J. Polain and the builders were Messrs Jason Fraser and Son. A Foundation stone on the Church reads, " This memorial stone was laid by James Cuming Esq Mayor of the City on Tuesday May the 26th…
Footscray, VIC - St Monica's Catholic
Year Built: 1885
Address: 2 Wingfield Sreet, , Footscay Victoria, 3011
The Rev. Dr. McGillicuddy decided a suitable church should be built. So, on 5th July, 1873 was laid the foundation of the present Church performed by Dr. Goold. Mass was celebrated in a tent near by. The church is Fourteenth Century Gothic with a nave 63 ft. by 28 ft. Chancel 18 ft. square with a proposed 108ft spire (never built). Church…
Footscray, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1885
Address: 302 Barkly Street, , Footscray Victoria, 3011
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by the Hon James MacBain M.L.C. August 29th 1885".
Forbes, NSW - Salvation Army
Year Built: 1890
Address: 128 Rankin Street, , Forbes New South Wales, 2871
A foundation stone attached to the church was laid on 3 July 1890 by Commissioner Coombs.
Fortitude Valley, QLD - Presbyterian (Former)
Year Built: 1885
Address: 28 Warner Street, , Fortitude Valley Queensland, 4006
The Fortitude Valley Presbyterian Church was started ia a very modest way on 14th February, 1866, when a congregation was formed in the Valley and met in a small cottage in Ann Street, near Morgan Street. When, in 1883, the Reverend W. Anson Smith was called to minister to the congregation, it was decided to build a church on land…
Frankston, VIC - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1887
Address: Corner Bay & High Streets, , Frankston Victoria, 3199
The site was the location of the first church in Frankston in 1854. The foundation stone for a Church building was laid on 2nd February 1875 by Miss A.M. Baxter but the Church was not completed until 5th February 1887.
Freemantle, WA - Scot's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1890
Address: Corner Norfolk & South Tce, , Freemantle Western Australia, 2795
The church is constructed from ashlar limestone with red-brick quoins on the buttresses and window edges. The steeply pitched roof is constructed from timber originally with jarrah shingles but most recently with terra cotta tiles. When originally built the church consisted of a nave and an aisle on the north western side; the vestry is…
Freemantle, WA - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1898
Address: 47 Adelaide Street, , Freemantle Western Australia, 2795
The building was designed by Michael Francis Cavanagh, the foundation stone was laid on St Patrick’s Day, 17 March 1898 and the nave opened on 3 June 1900.
Freestone, QLD - St Luke's Anglican
Year Built: 1883
Address: Upper Freestone Road, , Freestone Queensland, 4370
On June 5th 1883, the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge based in London, made a grant of £20 towards the cost of constructing a wooden Church at Freestone Creek, the total cost of this Church was £175. The land was donated by the Palmer family. Services prior to the building of St Lukes were held at the home of Mr Shelley. The…
Gardenvale, VIC - St James Catholic
Year Built: 1891
Address: 73 North Road, , Gardenvale Victoria, 3185
The first Church was a wooden building constructed by the Very Reverend M Carey on the site facing North Road in 1882. It was a temporary building, used as a Church on Sundays and a schoolhouse on weekdays. Extensions were made in 1889. It was blessed by Dr Reville, the Co-adjutor Bishop of Sandhurst, in 1892. Construction of the…