Churches
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Year built: between 1901 and 1920
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".
Gilgandra, NSW - St Stephen's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1912
Address: 42 Myrtle Street, , Gilgandra New South Wales, 2827
By 1912 the Presbyterians of Gilgandra were in a position to construct a church building and decided to ‘build one that would meet the requirements of a growing congregation for some time’. A building capable of seating 250 people was designed by Messrs. Power and Andrews of Sydney. Mr. R. J. Carson undertook construction under the…
Gladstone, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1920
Address: Corner High & Cross Streets, , Gladstone South Australia, 5473
Reverend T.G. White was the Architect of the Church.
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 Huntly, VIC - St John's Uniting
Year Built: 1915
Address: Corner Foster & Glen Huntly Roads, , Glen Huntly Victoria, 3163
In 1887 twelve Caulfield Presbyterians meet in the new Shire Hall to consider providing Presbyterian services for Caulfield and part of Balaclava. The Rev George Faulds conducted the first service in the Court House on 31 October of the same year. The Foundation stone was laid on 14 August 1915 by A.P. Gardiner Esq.
Glen Innes, NSW - Cameron Memorial Uniting
Year Built: 1920
Address: 70 Macquarie Street, , Glen Innes New South Wales, 2370
Formerly a Presbyterian Church. The current Church was dedicated on 8 December 1920 by the Moderator General, Rev. James Gibson, to be known as the Cameron Memorial Church as a monument to the late Rev. Archibald Cameron. A Foundation stone in part reads, " The Cameron Memorial Church erected to the Glory of God and as a tribute to the…
Glen Innes, NSW - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1914
Address: 76 Meade Street, , Glen Innes New South Wales, 2370
The Parish of Glen Innes, one of the oldest in the Diocese, was set up as a centre of administration of the Church of England when Bishop Tyrrell appointed the Rev. G. C. Bode to be the first Vicar of the Parish in 1858. The first section of the present Church was built in 1868. It consisted of the present Nave built of granite and…
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.
Grafton, NSW - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1914
Address: 1 Victoria Street, , Grafton New South Wales,
The Church was destroyed by fire on April 29, 1913. Opened by Bishop O'Connor, of Armidale on Sunday, November 29, 1914, in the presence of church hierarchy from as far afield as Melbourne. Built of red brick and stucco facing is very handsome in its Gothic design, large in size, length and breadth and in the usual cruciform shape. The…
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…
Grong Grong, NSW - St Matthew's Anglican
Year Built: 1911
Address: Corner Barellan & Willandra Streets, , Grong Grong New South Wales, 2652
Constructed of brick the church foundation stone was laid on 20 September 1911 by Mrs Bridaoake.
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.
Gungal, NSW - St Anthony of Padua Catholic
Year Built: 1911
Address: 2757 Golden Highway, , Gangul New South Wales, 2333
A plaque reads, "Celebrating the Centenary of St Anthony's Catholic Church 1911 - 2011".
Guyra, NSW - St James' Anglican
Year Built: 1913
Address: 64 Ollera Street, , Guyra New South Wales, 2365
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Rt Rev H.E. Cooper D.D. Lord Bishop of Grafton and Armidale on Wednesday 26th November 1913".
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.".
Hamilton, QLD - St Augustine's Anglican
Year Built: 1920
Address: 56 Racecourse Road, , Hamilton Queensland, 4007
The Church was built as a thank-offering to God for deliverance and peace, and as a War Memorial Church to the valour, sacrifice and endurance of Australian men and women who served in the Great War. The present red brick, rectangular church, erected due east and west of the site, was completed in 1920 at a cost of £6,392 including seats.…
Harden, NSW - Ross Memorial Uniting
Year Built: 1915
Address: 52 Derby Street, , Harden New South Wales, 2587
Formerly a Presbyterian church it was erected by Mr and Mrs William E. Ross as a gift and in memory of their parent. The Church was opened on 15 December 1915 by the Right Reverend R. Scott West State Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Australia.
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.
Heathcote, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1917
Address: Corner Ebden & Pohlman Street, , Heathcote Victoria, 3523
The first priest to administer to the catholics in the Heathcote area was the Rev. Fr. Charles Clarke, who had arrived in Kilmore on April 20 1849. It was at this time that the Bishop of Melbourne, James Alipius Goold, created Kilmore a separate mission from Melbourne. His Parish extended all the way to Gisborne, Woodend, Kyneton,…
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.
Henty, NSW - St Barnabas Anglican
Year Built: 1917
Address: Corner Ivor & Day Streets, , Henty New South Wales, 2658
The Foundation stone was laid by the Right Reverend E.A Anderson D.D. Bishop of the Riverina on 14 February 1917.
Heyfield, VIC - St Jame's Anglican
Year Built: 1920
Address: 40 Temple Street, , Heyfield Victoria, 3858
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God and in memory of the men who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War 1914 - 1918 This Foundation stone was laid by the Right Reverend A.V. Green D.D. May 20th 1920".
Heyfield, VIC - St Michael's Catholic
Year Built: 1916
Address: George Street, , Heyfield , 3859
The first Church was opened in 1889. A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This memorial stone of St Michael's Church was blessed by The Most Revd Patrick Phelan D.D. Bishop of Sale August 20th 1916".
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.…
Hurlstone Park, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1912
Address: 1 Melford Street, , Hurlstone Park New South Wales, 2193
The Official Opening of the Church took place on Saturday, December 7th, 1912. The Church doors were opened by Mrs. Fred Currie (wife of the builder).
Inglewood, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1905
Address: 85 Southey Street, , Inglewood Victoria, 3517
A Historical plaque reads, "The Very Reverend Dean Hayes of Sandhurst opened the first church on his site, a timber structure serving as a church and a school on November 8th 1866.The present red brick church was built in 1905 and the opening ceremony and blessing held on December 17th 1905 by the most Reverend Dr. Reville, Bishop of…
Inverell, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1903
Address: 21 Rivers Street, , Inverell New South Wales, 2360
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by John McCrea Esq 1903".
Ivanhoe, VIC - St James Anglican
Year Built: 1908
Address: Corner Upper Heidelberg Road & Noel Street, , Ivanhoe Victoria, 3079
1908 was the year St James became a parish in it's own right sixty years after the establishment of the City of Melbourne. The Foundation stone was laid by the Governor of Victoria on 21 October 1908. The Vicarage in Noel Street was erected at a cost of £631.The original Rose window was replaced in 2003 with one that commemorates the…
Junee, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1903
Address: Corner Lisgar & Denison Streets, , Junee New South Wales, 2663
Constructed of brick the foundation stone was laid on 15 March 1903 by Neil McCallum Esq.
Junee, NSW - St Paul's Uniting
Year Built: 1904
Address: Corner Dalley & Stewart Streets, , Junee New South Wales, 2663
The original foundation stone was laid on 2 August 1904 by P Boynton Esq. A subsequent foundation stone was laid on 17 December 1955 by Reverend W.J. Hobbin. Constructed as St Paul's Methodist Church in 1904 and this replaced the old wooden Church on the site. This structure was re-erected on the site behind the new church, facing…
Kadina, SA - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1910
Address: 26 Hay Street, , Kadina South Australia, 5554
The Foundation stone was laid on 18 November 1910 by Lord Bishop of Adelaide Arthur Nutter.