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Year built: between 1901 and 1910
Clifton, QLD - All Saints Anglican
Year Built: 1905
Address: Gammie Street, , Clifton Queensland, 4361
The first church was erected in 1890. The second was built in 1905. The successful contractor was Mr. Stay of Allora. The floor has a vestry 'raised to 6 feet. A noticeable feature of the building is its great height compared to its size. This ensures breathing space and ventilation. The church proper, which seats 300, was built on 4 feet…
Cobden, VIC - St Mary's Anglican
Year Built: 1910
Address: Curdie Street, , Cobden Victoria, 3266
Saint Mary’s Anglican Church was established in about 1866, and is part of the Mission District of Saint Francis of Assisi which encompasses Cobden, Terang, Timboon, Peterborough, Simpson and Camperdown. A Foundation stone was laid by John Murray on 25 August 1910.
Cobram, VIC - St Margaret's Anglican
Year Built: 1906
Address: Pine Street, , Cobram Victoria, 3644
A Foundation stone reads, " Memorial stone laid by the Bishop of Wangaratta August 24th 1906 Architect and Builder H.H. Farrall". There are another two stones mounted on the front brick pillars. One reads "Erected by the citizens of Cobram 1953". The other reads, " To the Glory of God in Memory of L.G. Hamilton".
Coogee, NSW - St Nicolas' Anglican
Year Built: 1906
Address: 123 Brook Street, , Coogee New South Wales,
The Foundation stone was laid by the Bishop of Sydney Bishop Alfred Barry D.D. on 18 December 1886. The following year St. Nicolas Anglican was consecrated. In 1905 the church building was almost completed destroyed by fire. The Church was re built along similar lines as the original church and reopened in 1906. Between 1917 and 1944,…
Coolamon, NSW - St Andrew's Anglican
Year Built: 1905
Address: Corner Mirool & Wade Streets, , Coolamon New South Wales, 2701
In the Cootamundra Herald 20th December 1905 it reads, "On Sunday last him Lordship the Bishop of Riverina conduced the ceremony of the consecration of St Andrew's Church of England, Coolamon. The ceremony was of a most impressive nature, and was an exemplification of tho most beautiful feature of the Anglican religion. Following the…
Cremorne, NSW - St Peter's Anglican
Year Built: 1909
Address: 29 Waters Road, , Cremorne New South Wales, 2090
Initially the Church was an off-shoot from St Augustine's, Neutral Bay. A brick Church built in 1909 with steep pitched terracotta tiled gable roof, stone sills, imposts and keystones to pointed arch windows and stone copings to buttresses. Other features include a large circular window and a good bar tracery to the large pointed arch…
Daylesford, VIC - St Andrew's Presbyterian (Former)
Year Built: 1904
Address: 21 Camp Street, , Daylesford Victoria, 3460
The foundation stone was laid in 1903 by Mrs Jessie Leggatt of a prominent Daylesford family (there is a Leggatt Street in the town). Mrs Leggatt gave the money to build the church and her marble memorial plaque remains affixed inside the empty porch. The style is a modified English Decorated. A brick church built between 1903 and 1904…
Devonport, TAS - Baptist (Former)
Year Built: 1904
Address: 44 Stewart Street, , Devonport Tasmania, 7310
A brick Tabernacle opened in 1904. It cost £1,400. The Church was closed in the late 1960’s and was used as the premises for the Devonport Library between 1969-1983. The builder and designer were Stephen Priest Senior and Stephen Priest Junior. In 1983 the church was converted into the Devonport Gallery and Arts Centre. For a full…
Donvale, VIC - St John's Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1907
Address: 272 Springvale Road, , Donvale Victoria, 3111
The land at 283 Springvale Rd on which the 110 year old church and hall sits was sold to Manningham Council in the 1970’s for the use of and care by the Council. It reflects poorly on councils past that in 2006, a property heritage report was ignored and the property was sold in 2008. The Church was built by volunteer labour. At 3…
Dungog, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian (Former)
Year Built: 1904
Address: 63 Dowling Street, , Dungog New South Wales, 2420
Of Gothic style the Church was built in 1904 and opened in 1905. In 2023 it was put up for sale.
Dungog, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1910
Address: 246 Dowling Street, , Dungog New South Wales, 2420
A Foundation stone was laid on 23 March 1910. No further information currently available. Contributions welcombed.
Dunnstown, VIC - St Brendan's Catholic
Year Built: 1905
Address: 3 Ti Tree Road, , Dunnstown Victoria, 3352
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by The Most Revd Joseph Higgins D.D. Bishop of Ballarat Novr 19th 1905 The Revd D.J. Devane Pastor".
East Malvern, VIC - Ewing Memorial Uniting
Year Built: 1910
Address: Corner Burke Road & Coppin Streets, , East Malvern Victoria, 3145
An article in the Melbourne Age Newspaper of 1st August 1910 describes the laying of the Foundation stone, "On Saturday afternoon the foundation stone of the Ewing Memorial Presbyterian Church, Burke road East Malvern. was laid by Mr. J. M. Davis President of the Legislative Council, in the presence of a large gathering. Previous to the…
Echuca, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1901
Address: 115 Hare Street, , Echuca Victoria, 3564
The Presbyterians of Echuca first began worshipping together in 1858. The Church was erected in 1901. A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by Hon G.S. Simme MLC 16th January AD 1901 Gloria Deo". A wall plaque on the front door reads "To The Glory of God and in Memory of past Members of the Ladies Guild. The Gift of Members…
Eight Mile Plains, QLD - St Paul's Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1902
Address: 17 Millers Road, , Eight Mile Plains Queensland, 4113
The church was built between 1902 and 1904 as a combined effort by volunteers drawn from the Church of England, Catholic, Methodist and Lutheran members of the local community. Each religion was allotted an alternate weekend to use the church to hold its services. This continued until the denomination had built its own separate church…
Elmore, VIC - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1904
Address: Corner of Hervey & Clarke Streets, , Elmore Victoria, 3558
The first Catholic Church was erected in 1896 on the triangular block opposite the present church where the Office of Housing flats now stand. It was a weatherboard building. The parish was established n 1902 with Monsignor Rooney as Parish Priest. The Foundation stone of the present Church was blessed by Rev S. Reville DD OSA second…
Finley, NSW - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1904
Address: Corner Denison & Riverina Highway, , Finley New South Wales, 2713
The opening and blessing of the current church took place in 1904. The building was enlarged in 1919.
Fish Creek, VIC - Immaculate Conception Catholic
Year Built: 1904
Address: 18 Foster Road, , Fish Creek Victoria, 3959
The Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception at Fish Creek was opened and blessed by Bishop Corbett of Sale and the Very Rev. M Maher CM, Provincial of the Vincentians, on 11 December, 1904. The architect was TA Payne and it was constructed for £550 in 1904 by EP (Ted) Harden of Leongatha, who was a builder and undertaker. The…
Fish Creek, VIC - Union
Year Built: 1910
Address: 1 Williamson Street, , Fish Creek Victoria, 3959
A Historical marker reads, ' The Union Church opened in September 1910 after members of the Presbyterian and Methodist Church communities decided that a Devotional House to worship was needed. Mr R.H. Roberts conducted the first Service. The Church of England joined in 1912. The Uniting and Anglican Churches meet regularly and Christians…
Footscray, VIC - Baptist
Year Built: 1904
Address: 60 Paisley Street, , Footscray Victoria, 3011
A Foundation stone reads, " This memorial stone was laid by Rev S Pearce Carey M.A.. President of the Baptist Union of Victoria Aug 6th 1904". Another Foundation stone reads, " This memorial stone was laid by Mrs Westmore G Stephens Aug 6th 1904 - McKellar Architect - A Parker Contractor".
Forbes, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1906
Address: Brown Street, , Forbes New South Wales, 2871
The year 1863 and some say 1861, saw the birth of Methodism in Forbes. The first quarterly meeting on the 1 7th July 1863 was presided over by Rev. N' Fidler. The original church was a wooden building and was built to the east of the present church building and was then destroyed by a cyclone in October 1863.* Services were then held…
Forest, TAS - St Bartholomew's Anglican
Year Built: 1904
Address: 506 Mengah Road, , Forest Tasmania, 7330
Constructed around 1904, the weatherboard building is of Victorian Gothic style. In 2023 the Church was put up for sale.
Gembrook, VIC - St Silas Anglican
Year Built: 1905
Address: Main Street, , Gembrook Victoria, 3783
The Church was established in 1905.
Geurie, NSW - Holy Name of Jesus Catholic
Year Built: 1905
Address: 57 Jennings Street, , Geurie New South Wales, 2831
A Foundation stone reads, " Laid by Dr Dunne Bishop of Bathurst June 18th 1905".
Glen Alvie, VIC - Catholic
Year Built: 1905
Address: Willmott Road, , Glen Alvie Victoria, 3979
The Church was situated on the highest part of what is now called Willmott's road. The location in the early days was known as Dowel's corner. It was built on an acre or so of ground given by Mr. J. Mates. This building was officially opened on Sunday, August 27, 1905. The architect and and building contractor was Mr. W. O'Neill of…
Glen Innes, NSW St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1908
Address: 162 Meady Street, , Glen Innes New South Wales, 2370
In 1864 Dean Lynch laid the foundation stone for the church. The bluestone was supplied by supporter of Mr Regan, one Mr Patrick Dumphy who secured it from the area now dedicated as a park and adjoining the residence (at that time) of Mr J Priest. The present Church was designed in the Gothic style. The plan consists of a nave 72 feet…
Glenorchy, TAS - Uniting
Year Built: 1910
Address: 446 Main Road, , Glenorchy Tasmania, 7010
The first Methodist church at Glenorchy opened in 1831 at O’Brien’s Bridge. The foundation stone of the current church was laid on 16 April 1910 by John Hallam Esq.
Gollan, NSW - Baptist
Year Built: 1908
Address: 2744 Gollan Road, , Gollan New South Wales, 2820
The Church was erected in 1908.
Goolwa, SA - Church of Christ
Year Built: 1902
Address: Porter Street, , Goolwa South Australia, 5214
The Goolwa Church of Christ was founded in 1902. The Foundation stone of the hall was laid on 4 October 1964 by Arthur Neighbour.
Greenthorpe, NSW - St James' Anglican
Year Built: 1910
Address: Tyagong Road, , Greenethorpe New South Wales, 2809
The Foundation stone was laid on 3 June 1910 by the Bishop of Goulburn.
Grenfell, NSW - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1906
Address: Weddin Street, , Grenfell New South Wales, 2810
As early as 1838 when Yass was established as the first Ecclesiastical district in the interior of Australia, the whole area from Yass to Melbourne was served by a solitary dedicated priest. The first of these was Fr Brennan followed in 1839 by Fr Lovatt and in 1847 by Fr Magennis. In July 1884 Grenfell and Gooloogong were cut off…
Gulgong, NSW - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1909
Address: 46 Bayly Street, , Gulgong New South Wales, 2852
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Mrs T.O. McCreadie 1st December 1909".
Gulnare, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1902
Address: Railway Terrace, , Gulnare South Australia, 5471
The church opened in 1874 and celebrated its centenary in 1974. The present church building opened in 1902, and the church hall opened in 1931.
Guyra, NSW - St Mary of the Angles Catholic
Year Built: 1908
Address: 47 Malpas Street, , Guyra New South Wales, 2365
A Foundation stone reads, " Church of St Mary the Angles - This stone was laid by the Right Rev Dr O'Connor Bishop of Armidale on the 15th March 1908".
Hall, ACT - St Francis Xavier Catholic
Year Built: 1907
Address: 220 Victoria Street, , Hall Australian Capital Territory, 2618
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was blessed and laid 9th June 1907 by Most Rev John Gallagher D.D. Bishop of Goulburn Very Rev J.F. Leonard P.P.".
Hawthorn, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1910
Address: 10 Power Street, , Hawthorn Victoria, 3122
In 1895 the West Hawthorn Presbyterian Church was established in Grove Road however it was burnt down in 1961. The Foundation stone to the current church was laid on 19 July 1910 by James Dyer Esq. The Architect was H. W. & F B Tompkins and the Builders were J Bennell and Son.
Heidelberg, VIC - Scots Uniting
Year Built: 1901
Address: 183 Burgundy Street, , Heidelberg Victoria, 3084
Formerly a Presbyterian Church the first services were held at the invitation of Mr Alexander Duncan father of the late Mrs Geo Smith of Bulleen, in a barn in Bulleen Road. The first church was located in Jika Street opposite the current Police Station and the land was purched by the then Reverend Gunn. The building was of brick and…
Heidelberg, VIC - St John's Catholic
Year Built: 1909
Address: Corner Cape & Yarra Streets, , Heidelberg Victoria, 3084
The Church was designed by William W Wardell and commenced in 1860 under the supervision of J B Denny. It was completed in 1909 largely to Wardell's design, under Kempson and Conolly. The Foundation stone was laid on 5 September 1909 by the Most Reverend Dr Carr Archbishop of Melbourne.
Holbrook, NSW - Knox Uniting
Year Built: 1901
Address: Corner Hume Highway & Hume Street, , Holbrook New South Wales, 2644
Until the year 1870, there had been no religious services held in the district of Germanton (later Holbrook). The population had increased during the two or three years previously, and a desire for religious services was expressed. The Rev. Alex Robb, who at this time was the Minister of the Presbyterian Church at Albury, arranged to…
Hughenden, QLD - St Andrew's Uniting
Year Built: 1908
Address: 18 Reslolution Street, , Hughenden Queensland, 4821
St. Andrew's Presbyterian parish, in the early days an outpost on the north-west frontier of the State when Reverend J. B. Galloway travelled far and wide to establish congregations. Subsequently Reverend Andrew Hudson, from Scotland, became the first permanent minister of the parish and inducted on 18th August 1908. Later Reverend G. K.…