Churches
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Year built: between 1901 and 1920
Marrickville, NSW - St Brigit's Catholic
Year Built: 1918
Address: 153 Livingstone Road, , Marrickville New South Wales, 2204
The Passionists came to Australia in 1887 at the invitation of Cardinal Moran, the Archbishop of Sydney. He separated the present parish of St. Brigid's from the parish of Newtown. They originally occupied a small house on the corner of Fletcher St and Petersham Rd. The foundation stone of the Church was laid in October 1887 in…
Matong, NSW - Anglican
Year Built: 1916
Address: Wood Street, , Matong New South Wales, 2652
The Foundation stone was laid on 15 October 1916 by the Bishop of Goulburn the Right Reverend John Gallagher.
McLaren Vale, SA - St Margaret's Anglican
Year Built: 1905
Address: Main Road, , McLaren Vale South Australia, 5171
The land was donated by Thomas Hardy in 1905 formerly vineyards owned by William Hobcroft. The Foundation stone was laid on 19 June 1911by Thomas Hardy and the Church was dedicated on 21 November 1911. The Nave built of clay and limestone was added in 1968 to the memory of A.C. and E.H. Johnston.
Melbourne, VIC - St Michael's Uniting
Year Built: 1904
Address: 154 Collins Street, , Melbourne Victoria, 3000
Known as the Collins Street Independent Church. A Mr Hopkins laid the foundation stone of the first church in September 1839 and the building was opened for worship on 1 January 1841. Later when this small chapel had already been enlarged during the 1850's it had outgrown the needs of the Colony and plans had to be made to replace it…
Meredith, VIC - The Epiphany Anglican Church
Year Built: 1913
Address: 4 Russell Street, , Meredith Victoria, 3333
In 1860 the Church of England was granted a piece of land for a church school. The church, called Christ Church housed a congregation until 1913. It became the Sunday school when the Church of the Epiphany was built at a cost of £649. The Foundation stone of the present church was laid on 22 November 1913 by Dean Reverend Reginald…
Michelago, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1906
Address: 6418 Monaro Highway, , Michelago New South Wales, 2620
The parish opened with the arrival of a resident priest in 1890. The first St Patrick’s at Michelago was built in 1865 and it’s still there at the rear of the current church, showing its age but hinting at its secrets and its stories. The second St Patrick’s was built in 1907 from bricks made on the site from local red clay.Petersen…
Minlaton, SA - St Malachy's Catholic
Year Built: 1905
Address: Main Street, , Minlaton South Australia, 5575
The Church was built in 1905. The Foundation stone was laid on 15 October 1905.
Molong, NSW - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1905
Address: 42 Edward Street, , Molong New South Wales, 2866
A Foundation stone reads in part, " This stone was laid A.M.D.G. by Mrs James Lee of Lappas ??? October ??? 1905".
Molong, NSW - St Lawrence O'Toole's Catholic
Year Built: 1916
Address: 39 Riddell Street, , Molong New South Wales, 2652
Built in 1916 and in the Gothic style with buttresses, corner turrets and central entrance. A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by the Right Rev John Dunne D.D. Bishop of Bathurst 21st May 1916".
Mona Vale, NSW - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1907
Address: 1624 Pittwater Road, , Mona Vale New South Wales, 2103
The Church began its life when the rector from St Matthew’s Manly travelled to Barrenjoey lighthouse to conduct occasional services. He noted the growth of small villages in the area and the need for churches to be located within these new communities. St John’s became the first church to be built in the region and was opened on the 21st…
Moonta, SA - Salvation Army
Year Built: 1901
Address: Robert Street, , Moonta South Australia, 5558
Two foundation stones were laid on 30 March 1901. The first was by Thomas H Cook Mayor of Moonta and the second was by Brigadier Birkenshaw S.C. O.
Moorooka, QLD - St Brendan's Catholic
Year Built: 1918
Address: 27 Hawtree Street, , Moorooka Queensland, 4105
A Foundation stone reads, "This foundation stone of St Brendan's Church School was blessed and laid by Most Rev J Duhig DD Archbishop of Brisbane on 15th December 1918".
Mortdale, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1910
Address: 18 Morts Road, , Mortdale New South Wales, 2223
A Memorial stone reads, " This Memorial stone was laid by T Carter Esq 29th October 1910". A further Memorial stone reads, " This Memorial stone was laid by E Knight Esq 29th October 1910".
Mosman, NSW - Mosman Village Church
Year Built: 1903
Address: 144 Raglin Street, , Mossman New South Wales, 2088
The foundation stone of St Clement’s Church was laid on 13 December 1902, and the building dedicated on 16 December 1903. Today the Church is known as Mosman Village Church. The church building is an example of Gothic Revival architecture. The church's architecture is characterized by its high, vaulted ceilings, pointed arches, and…
Mullumbimby, NSW - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1903
Address: 104 Stuart Street, , Mullumbimby New South Wales, 2482
Murray Bridge, SA - Holy Cross Lutheran
Year Built: 1909
Address: Corner Florence & Charles Streets, , Murray Bridge South Australia, 5254
The first services were held in a local schoolhouse and then for two years in one of the local halls. The first Holy Cross church was erected in 1909 at the corner of Clara and McHenry Streets and was used up until 1925. The foundation stone was laid in May by Pastor Appelt and the church was dedicated on 31 October 1909. The…
Murray Bridge, SA - Holy Redemmer Catholic
Year Built: 1910
Address: 2 Park Terrace, , Murray Bridge South Australia, 5254
The builder of the Church was Mr F. Fricker of Adelaide. The contract was signed on 15 July 1910 for a cost of 1230.00 not including furnishings. The Foundation stone was laid on 4 September 1910. Built form Murray Bridge freestone the nave was to be 25ft wide while its length was to be 45ft with seating for 250 people. Mr T Bartlett…
Murrumbateman, NSW - All Saints Anglican Soldiers Memorial
Year Built: 1918
Address: Corner Rose & Hercules Streets, , Murrumbateman New South Wales, 2582
The Foundation stone was laid on 17 November 1918 by Major General Parnell C.M.G. In memory of those killed in the Great War. The Architect was T.L. Thompson while the builder was D.L. Lawrence. Before the building of the church a Union building was used and 1936 marked the half-century Of worship at Murrurnhatrman. This building was…
Muswellbrook, NSW - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1911
Address: 96 Hill Street, , Muswellbrook New South Wales, 2333
Muswellbrook, NSW - St James Catholic
Year Built: 1912
Address: 65 Brook Street, , Muswellbrook New South Wales, 2333
In 1861 the first Church was opened on this site. A branch of the Singleton Convent of Mercy was established there in the 1880s and a convent and church from this period survive. The first St James was replaced by the present church in 1912. It was built by D. Jordan of Muswellbrook and designed by James Hicks, the local architect. The…
Muswellbrook, NSW - Trinity Uniting
Year Built: 1912
Address: 114 Bridge Street, , Muswellbrook New South Wales, 2333
The Church was built between 1913 - 1915 as a Methodist Church. It replaced the original 1862 Church featuring stonework by William Armitage".
Naracoorte, SA - Church of Christ (Former)
Year Built: 1906
Address: 10 Robertson Street, , Naracoorte South Australia, 5271
The Church was erected in 1906 and is now the local Historical Museum.
Narooma, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1914
Address: 134 Wagonga Street, , Narooma New South Wales, 2546
The church was constructed in 1914 by builder H Trapp on land donated by W Costin. Built of local timber, the church stands on timber strung foundations and is a weatherboard structure with entrance porch and with timber decoration to the gables of both the nave and the porch. An example of Carpenter Gothic design with three pointed…
Narrandera, NSW - St John's Uniting
Year Built: 1907
Address: Douglas Street, , Narrandera New South Wales, 2700
Formerly a Presbyterian church the foundation stone was laid on 4 April 1907. A donation of £3,000 guineas was made by Sir Samuel McCaughey MLC towards the construction of the church. The church was opened on 28 February 1908. The Church was designed by Melbourne architects, Campbell and Kernot, and built between 1907 and 1908 by W and…
Narrandera, NSW - St Mel's Catholic
Year Built: 1908
Address: Audley Street, , Narrandera New South Wales, 2700
The Foundation stone was laid on 22 November 1908 by the Most Reverend J. Gallagher Bishop of Goulburn. The Architects were Kempson and Connelly of Melbourne.
Natimuk, VIC - St John's Catholic (former)
Year Built: 1915
Address: Main Street, , Natimuk Victoria, 3409
Church now closed. The first mass was held in Ryan's home and later at the local Hotel, Mechanics Institute and State School. A church was opened in 1889 and this church was built in 1915.
Nelson, VIC - Presbyterian (Former)
Year Built: 1909
Address: 4 Meredith Street, , Nelson Victoria, 3292
The first Church service recorded to have been held in the Nelson Hotel by Reverend R. A. Caldwell in 1875. The former Church buildings' original neat gothic design was built in yellow sandstone from the local area and inspired by appointed architect Mr Thomas Hall, A Scot from Galashiels. The Mason was Mr H. Knight of Mt Gambier. In…
New Town, TAS - St James Anglican
Year Built: 1916
Address: Rupert Street, , New Town Tasmania, 7008
William Gilchrist Watt and his wife Catherine came from Montreal, Canada, to Hobart in 1900 and bought a large house in Augusta. Road New Town. They had independent means and while in Canada were closely associated with the Church of England. After the death of her husband in 1914, Mrs Catherine Gilchrist Watt had the Church of St James…
Newnham, TAS - St Barnabas Anglican
Year Built: 1906
Address: 17 George Town Road, , Newnham Tasmania, 7248
Now known as All Saint's or Barney's. The land, was purchased for £25 from Mr. J. C. McMichael. Tenders were called for the building of a structure to serve the purpose of hall and church. It was natural that, from the applicants, the tender of J. and T. Gunn was accepted. The plans for the modest weatherboard St. Barnabas only…
Newnham, TAS - Uniting
Year Built: 1903
Address: 128 George Town Road, , Newnham Tasmania, 7248
The Original Church was built in 1881 but destroyed by fire in 1903. A plaque on the building testifies to its origins.
Newstead, TAS - Baptist (Former)
Year Built: 1905
Address: 96 Elphin Road, , Newstead Tasmania, 7250
It was in 1905 that a group of dedicated Christian people from the Launceston Baptist Tabernacle in Cimitiere Street saw the need to extend the work of the Church into the suburbs. The fast growing "Elphin Rise" area, with its high proportion of young families, was chosen. A public ceremony was held in June 1905 when the foundation stone…
Newstead, VIC - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1907
Address: 24 Lyons Street, , Newstead Victoria, 3462
The Church was built of solid brick in 1907. The Church was sold in 2022.
Newtown, QLD - St Alban's Anglican
Year Built: 1909
Address: Cnr Anzac Avenue & Hill Street, , Newtown Queensland, 4350
The present church was opened in February 1909 on the site of a former Sunday School. It was built to the design of the Toowoomba-born architect, William Hodgen.
Newtown, VIC - St David's Uniting
Year Built: 1914
Address: 44 Aphrasia Street, , Newtown Victoria, 3220
The Foundation stone was laid on 28 February 1914 by Reverand Arthur Davidson. The church was founded in 1851. The church hall was erected in 1916 and the foundation stone was laid by Reverand C. Neville. In 1914, the congregation moved to the present building in what then was a new suburb.
North Albury, NSW - St David's Uniting
Year Built: 1905
Address: 593 Olive Street, , North Albury New South Wales, 2640
The Church was designed by Melbourne architects Campell & Kernot who also desired Presbyterian Churches in Camberwell, Kyabram, Narrandera and Germanton (Holbrook). A foundation stone reads, "Presbyterian Church This stone was laid by John Ross Esq J.P. of Kinross 14th June 1905".
North Bendigo, VIC - St Paul Coptic Christian Orthodox
Year Built: 1903
Address: Cnr Bayne & Smith Streets, , North Bendigo Victoria, 3550
A Foundation stone reads, "To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Mrs G.F. Hunter August 26 1903".
North Melbourne, VIC - St Michael's Catholic
Year Built: 1907
Address: Corner Dryburgh & Brougham Streets, , North Melbourne Victoria, 3051
The Church was designed by the Melbourne Architects Grainger, Kennedy and Little. The Architects drawing's show a spire on the corner and mulit coloured brick work across the facade. The spire was never built. The cost of the building was 7,250 and was built by Tom Saunders of Carlton. The Foundation stone was laid in June 1907 and the…
Numurkah, VIC - St John the Baptist Catholic
Year Built: 1902
Address: 16 Tocumwal Road, , Numurkah Victoria, 3636
A Foundation stone reads, " St John Bts Church This stone was laid by the Right Revd S Reville O.S.A. Bishop of Sandhurst 23rd March 1902 Jas P.M. Carthy C.C. John A Clarke Architect John C Duncan Contractor".
Oaklands, NSW - St Columba's Catholic
Year Built: 1915
Address: Buller Street, , Oaklands New South Wales, 2646
The Foundation stone was laid by the Right Reverend J Gallagher Bishop of Goulburn on 31 October 1915.
Oakleigh, VIC - St David's Uniting
Year Built: 1912
Address: 154 Drummond Street, , Oakleigh Victoria, 3166
This Church building replaced the Methodist Church on the Broadway, St Paul’s. The smaller building next to St David’s, on the north side, is the original church building at this site, now used as St David’s hall. A Foundation stone on the Church building reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Rev A. McCallum D.D.…