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Freemantle, WA - St Patrick's Catholic

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.

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Gardenvale, VIC - St James Catholic

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…

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Glengarry, TAS - St Canice's Catholic

Glengarry, TAS - St Canice's Catholic

Year Built: 1894

Address: 33 Glengarry Road, , Glengarry Tasmania, 7275

The Church was built by pioneer Catholics in the district in 1894, and was served from Westbury until 1986. Daniel Burke who helped the Irish exiles at Westbury and became warden of the municipality, presented and address to the Archbishop at the opening of the church in 1894. The Church is a weatherboard building capable of seating…

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Goodna, QLD - St Alban's Anglican

Goodna, QLD - St Alban's Anglican

Year Built: 1897

Address: 69 Alice Street, , Goodna Queensland, 4300

A Heritage plaque by the Ipswich council reads, "Mr J. H Buckeridge, the diocesan architect prepared the plans of St. Alban's Church to be constructed on land that was donated by C. Holmes. Ipswich architect, George Brockwell Gill supervised the construction of the church which was undertaken by Worley and Whitehead who were the…

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Goombungee, QLD - Wesleyan Methodist

Goombungee, QLD - Wesleyan Methodist

Year Built: 1900

Address: Albert Street, , Goombungee Queensland, 4354

The first Church was opened in 1903 with over 300 people attending.

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Greenock, SA - St Peter's Lutheran

Greenock, SA - St Peter's Lutheran

Year Built: 1897

Address: Frederick Street, , Greenock South Australia, 5360

The first meeting was held on 31 March 1897 to consider forming a congregation. The first services were held in the Daveyston School from 1897 to 1898 and then in the Wesleyan Church on a monthly basis. By 1899 land was purchased and tenders were called to build a church. The tender of Mr E Graetz of Keyneton was accepted. The cost of the…

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Hawthorn, SA - St Columba's Anglican

Hawthorn, SA - St Columba's Anglican

Year Built: 1898

Address: 101 Cross Road, , Hawthorn South Australia, 5062

The Foundation stone was laid on 13 May 1898.

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Healesville, VIC - St Bridget's Catholic

Healesville, VIC - St Bridget's Catholic

Year Built: 1899

Address: Corner High & Ryrie Streets, , Healesville Victoria, 3777

November 1899 saw the first new parish mission established in Healesville by Reverend Patrick Gleeson who had arrived in Melbourne from Ireland on September 9. He had already served at West Melbourne, Mansfield, Castlemaine and St Kilda East before arriving in Healesville. At the turn of the 20th century St Bridget's Hall on the…

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Hobart, TAS St Mary's Catholic Cathedral

Hobart, TAS St Mary's Catholic Cathedral

Year Built: 1898

Address: 180 Harrington Street, , Hobart Tasmania, 7000

St Mary’s Cathedral was the vision of the first Bishop of Hobart Town, Robert William Willson. Bishop Willson chose the design and spent years raising the funds. Designed by William Wardell, one of Australia’s greatest nineteenth-century architects, it was completed except for its steeple between 1876 and 1898 to a modified design by…

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Howlong, NSW - St Andrew's Uniting

Howlong, NSW - St Andrew's Uniting

Year Built: 1899

Address: 18 Hawkins Street, , Howlong New South Wales, 2643

Mr Murdock of Howlong was the successful tenderer and work must have progressed rapidly because the Foundation Stone was laid on 26th September, 1899 with much ceremony by Mrs. Wallace of Emu plains Station. The ceremony began at 3.30 by the choir rendering a hymn . A temporary platform was erected, and with the organ and a few members…

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Jerilderie, NSW - St Stephen's Anglican

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.

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Jugiong, NSW - Christ Church Anglican

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…

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Kanumbra, VIC - Methodist (Former)

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.

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Kingston, TAS - St Clements Anglican

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…

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Koolunga, SA - St John's Anglican

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.

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Korumburra, VIC - Baptist

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…

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Latrobe, TAS - Baptist

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…

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Launceston, TAS - Apostolic

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…

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Leichhardt, NSW - Congregational

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…

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Lorne, VIC - St Cuthbert's Uniting

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…

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Mackay, QLD - St Paul's Uniting

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…

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Maclean, NSW - St Mary's Catholic

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.

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Maldon, VIC - Baptist

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.

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Malvern, SA - Uniting

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…

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Marburg, QLD - All Saints' Anglican

Marburg, QLD - All Saints' Anglican

Year Built: 1891

Address: 111 Queen Street, , Marburg Queensland, 4346

The first church was built at the corner of Seminary Road and the Warrego Highway on land donated by Thomas Smith. The successful tender was submitted by Mr Luder. The dedication service took place on 5 July 1891 and was consecrated by the Bishop of Brisbane the Right Reverend William Weber. By 1948 discussions were held to move the…

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Merriwa, NSW - Holy Trinity Anglican

Merriwa, NSW - Holy Trinity Anglican

Year Built: 1900

Address: 40 Bow Street, , Merriwa New South Wales, 2329

The first church commenced in 1850 and was consecrated in 1855 as "Holy Trinity" by William Tyrell, Lord Bishop of Newcastle. The present sandstone Church was completed in 1900, the same year as the church of St Columba at Cassilis was erected. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Mrs W.S. Wilson June…

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Milton, NSW - St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic

Milton, NSW - St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic

Year Built: 1891

Address: Corks Lane, , Milton New South Wales, 2538

The Freemans Journal of 14 February 1891 described the opening of a new Catholic Church in Milton, " The latest addition to the churches of the diocese of Sydney, as already notified in the FREEMAN was blessed and opened by his Lordship Dr. Higgins Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney. Tho building is generally acknowledged to be a credit and an…

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Moonee Ponds, VIC Uniting

Moonee Ponds, VIC Uniting

Year Built: 1897

Address: 60 Maribynong Road, , Moonee Ponds Victoria, 3039

The original church was Presbyterian. Competitive designs were invited in 1895 for a church to seat 600 people. 38 designs were received and that of Hillson, Beasley and Little was selected. Tenders were called for the erection of the church in September 1896 without the intended tower. The tender of Angel Bros for 3,067 pounds was…

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Morgan, SA - St Peter's Anglican

Morgan, SA - St Peter's Anglican

Year Built: 1894

Address: Fourth Street, , Morgan South Australia, 5320

The Church was founded in 1894 and was dedicated on June 15 of the same year.

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Nagambie, VIC - St Andrews Presbyterian

Nagambie, VIC - St Andrews Presbyterian

Year Built: 1900

Address: Corner of Prentice & Glass Streets, , Nagambie Victoria, 3608

The Foundation stone was laid by Cr John Gordon J.P. on 14 March 1900. The Architect was Evander Mc Iver C.E. and the builder was William Sinclair.

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Nathalia, VIC - St Mary's Catholic

Nathalia, VIC - St Mary's Catholic

Year Built: 1892

Address: Robertson Street, , Nathalia Victoria, 3638

A meeting to 'consider ways and means of erecting a new church' was held on Sunday, April 24th 1892. Fr O'Connor produced a plan of the proposed new building to be constructed to the north-west of the original church. There were £366 available from a bazaar held. The foundation stone of the church was dedicated to the honour and glory…

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Nhill, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic

Nhill, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic

Year Built: 1899

Address: 33 Leahy Street, , Nhill Victoria, 3418

The original church was destroyed by a cyclone on 19 November 1897. Plans for a new church were supplied by Michael Ryan. Brickwork was carried out by W.A. Lamber and James Fyvie, carpentry and plumbing by W.G. Gunn and the bricks were supplied by Sawyer and Co of Horsham. Work commenced in August 1898 and the dedication service ok…

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North Wagga Wagga, NSW - St Mary's Anglican

North Wagga Wagga, NSW - St Mary's Anglican

Year Built: 1900

Address: Coleman Street, , North Wagga Wagga New South Wales, 2650

The Church Foundation stone was laid most likely on 9 December 1900 as the Centenary took place on that date in 2,000.

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Port Elliot, SA - Uniting

Port Elliot, SA - Uniting

Year Built: 1899

Address: William Street, , Port Elliot South Australia, 5212

Formerly a Congragational church it was called the Hotham Memorial Church. The Foundation stone was laid on 29 November 1899 by Mrs John Hotham. The Architect was C.E. Taplin. A Foundation stone was laid for the church hall in 1941.

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Preston, VIC - Uniting

Preston, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1894

Address: Corner Tyler & High Street, , Preston Victoria, 3072

Preston Uniting was originally a Methodist church and its history goes back to the earliest days of white settlement at Port Phillip. The founding fathers who bought the land for £20 in 1854 from Samuel Jeffrey were Brian Abbey, farmer (Newlands); Robert Christie, farmer (Plenty River); Peter Dredge storekeeper (Pentridge); Francis…

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Queenscliff, VIC - Uniting

Queenscliff, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1898

Address: Corner Hesse & Stokes Street, , Queenscliff Victoria, 3225

A well proportioned brick church built in 1888 with attractive stained glass windows. A simple rendered brick structure, formerly the Wesley Church, built in 1868 in simple Ecclesiastic style.The timber extension is excluded. The Foundation stone was laid on 24 October 1898 by the Hon James Balfour M.L.C.

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Ranelagh, TAS - St James Anglican

Ranelagh, TAS - St James Anglican

Year Built: 1896

Address: 1 Louisa Street, , Ranelagh Tasmania, 7109

In 1853 a there was a bark church built for a hundred people was built at Victoria and consecrated in June 1854. The Church Chronicle reported in December 1878, "Victoria church to be built at In 1853 a hear bark church for a hundred people was built at Victoria and consecrated in June 1854. The Church Chronicle reported in December 1878,…

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Rockhampton, QLD St Andrew's Presbyterian (Former)

Rockhampton, QLD St Andrew's Presbyterian (Former)

Year Built: 1894

Address: 278 Bolsover Street, , Rockhampton Queensland, 4700

The Church was designed by Voller & Graham built from 1893 to 1926. The erection of the Church was funded by a donation of £1000 from the Mount Morgan millionaire William Pattison which was accepted by the Presbytery on 7 June 1893. The building was originally constructed in tuck-pointed face brickwork with either stone or rendered…

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Rushworth, VIC - St Mary's Catholic

Rushworth, VIC - St Mary's Catholic

Year Built: 1897

Address: 13 Phillips Street, , Rushworth Victoria, 3612

The first Roman Catholic church was planned in 1861 on the corner of School and Moora Streets, but was eventually burnt down. A new location was found at the corner of Phillips and Hume Streets. The foundation stone for this church was laid by the very Reverend TJ O'Connell on 16 September 1896. The construction was completed in 1897.

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Saddleworth, SA - St Aidan's Anglican

Saddleworth, SA - St Aidan's Anglican

Year Built: 1894

Address: 25 Burra Road, , Saddleworth South Australia, 5413

Of Gothic revival style this church was built in 1894 and designed by W.K. Mallyon. It cost £800.00 and could seat 150 people. The Foundation stone was laid on 10 April 1894. Local stone was used in its construction. Kerosene lamps were replaced by wall mounted gas lamps in 1910. A general meeting of the Church of England…

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