Churches
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Year built: between 1901 and 1920
St Kilda, VIC - Baptist
Year Built: 1915
Address: 9 Parkington Street, , St Kilda Victoria, 3182
A Foundation stone reads, " This memorial stone was laid to the Glory of God by Geo H. Doery Esq President Baptist Union of Victoria 27th March 1915. W. Rain Architect H.R. Stewart Minister".
Stanmore, NSW - Baptist
Year Built: 1901
Address: Clarendon Street, , Stanmore New South Wales, 2048
In 1901, Stanmore Baptist Church (SBC) was established by a handful of Christians who wanted to reach the growing city of Sydney with the good news of Jesus. The church called C.J. Tinsley from Spurgeon’s College, London to be it’s first pastor.
Stanmore, NSW - St Michael the Archangel Catholic
Year Built: 1911
Address: 105 Clarendon Street, , Stanmore New South Wales, 2048
Stanmore was named by a prosperous saddler, John Jones, who purchased land in 1835. The Foundation stone of this church was laid on 10 December 1911 by his Grace Archbishop Kelly.
Stockinbingal, NSW - St James Anglican
Year Built: 1911
Address: Corner Britannia & Duadman Streets, , Stockinbingal New South Wales, 2725
The Church was opened in 1911. Prior to the building of St James, Anglicans worshipped in a small building situated on the Grogan Road and used by all denominations. The foundation stone for the building was laid on May 25, 1910 by the Bishop of Goulburn the Right Reverend C.C. Barlow and the opening date was March 15, 1911. The…
Stockwell, SA - St Thomas' Lutheran
Year Built: 1904
Address: Duck Ponds Road, , Stockwell South Australia, 5355
The Church was erected in 1904.
Strathalbyn, SA - Church of the Good Shephers Catholic
Year Built: 1913
Address: Chapel Street, , Strathalbyn South Australia, 5255
A foundation stone was laid on 13 May 1913.
Sunbury, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting
Year Built: 1904
Address: Corner Brook & O'Shanassy Streets, , Sunbury Victoria, 3429
Surrey Hills, VIC - St Stephens Presbyterian
Year Built: 1910
Address: Corner Canterbury & Warrigal Roads, , Surrey Hills Victoria, 3127
The first divine worship at Surrey Hills 6 February 1887 took place in a Recreation Hall in Windsor Crescent. These services continued until a wooden church was built in Boundary Road (now Warrigal Road) and opened for use in March 1889.* In September, 1909, the committee reported that tenders had been called for, ( a new church) and…
Surrey Hills, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1915
Address: Corner Canterbury Road & Valonia Avenue, , Surrey Hills Victoria, 3127
The first building was opened on 14 December 1884 when three special services were conducted by Reverends Halley, Browne and King. By 1886, when it was admitted to the Congregational Union, the new church had fifteen members. It was called the Wyclif Congregational Church. The Foundation stone at this location was laid by the Right Hon…
Surry Hills, NSW - St Peter's Catholic
Year Built: 1918
Address: 235 Devonshire Street, , Surry Hills New South Wales, 2010
The Catholic Church and parish of St Peter’s Surry Hills was established in 1880. It arose out of the need to serve a very densely settled and highly Catholic Surry Hills, which had a strong Irish population. On the 19th of September 1880, Archbishop Vaughan laid the foundation stone. The present church, built in Gothic style, was…
Sydney, NSW - St Francic of Assisi Catholic (former)
Year Built: 1905
Address: Oxford Street, , Sydney New South Wales, 2000
Believed to be the church of St Frances Church of Haymarket, but not the current one. The building next door appears to have St Vincent de Paul Society sign on the wall (which would be linked with the Catholic church next door note the joining brick wall). People appear to be waiting to go into church, thus this would be a morning…
Tailem Bend, SA - Trinity Lutheran
Year Built: 1912
Address: 10 Seymour Street, , Tailem Bend South Australia, 5259
Lutherans came to this area mainly from the Callington and Monarto areas where Lutheran congregations and churches already existed. Each of these congregations belonged to the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Australia. Pastor F Koschade commenced services as Westbrook in 1899 and later in Moorland The Callington congregation withdrew…
Tamworth, NSW - St Nicholas Catholic
Year Built: 1913
Address: Cnr Marius & White Street, , Tamworth New South Wales, 2340
A Foundation stone reads, "This stone was solemnly blessed and laid by The Right Rev P.J. O'Connor Bishop of Armidale Oct 26th 1913".
Tangmangaroo, NSW - Anglican
Year Built: 1904
Address: Lachlan Valley Highway, , Tangmangaroo New South Wales, 2582
The first church was built in 1889 and was replaced by a second in 1904. Formerly known as All Saints' Anglican.
Tanunda, SA - St Paul's Lutheran
Year Built: 1903
Address: Murray Street, , Tanunda South Australia, 5352
The origins of the St Paul's goes back to 1903 when the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Australia first conducted preaching services in Tanunda. These services were held in the home of Mr J. A. Pfeiffer. St. Paul's was formed on 16th February 1904 with six families living at Tanunda (Messrs. J. G. Heinrich, F. W. Wilhelm, W. Schulz, J.…
Tarcutta, NSW - St Mark's Mate Memorial Anglican
Year Built: 1902
Address: 13 Gresham Street , , Tarcutta New South Wales, 2652
As early as 8 January 1875 land was dedicated on the present site of St Mark's for an Anglican Church and Parsonage. The Church was consecrated on 15 November 1902. The name of the Church reflects a family who lived in the district who donated a £1,000 to the established of the church.
Tatura, VIC - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1912
Address: 67 Hogan Street, , Tatura Victoria, 3616
A Foundation stone reads, "Erected 1912 The Most Revd Dr Reville O.S.A. Bishop of Sandhurst Rev T.J. O'Connell Kempson & Conolly Architects Melb".
Tatura, VIC - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1912
Address: 241 Hogan Street, , Tatura Victoria, 3616
The current Church was built in 1912 while the original Church which is now the St Andrews Hall was built in 1882. A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by George Stewart Esq Gowrie Park 1st May 1912".
Temora, NSW - Baptist
Year Built: 1909
Address: Corner Victoria & Baker Streets, , Temora New South Wales, 2666
The Foundation stone was laid on 2 June 1909 by Reverend A. J. Waldock.
Temora, NSW - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1906
Address: 111 Loftus Street, , Temora New South Wales, 2666
The first church was built in 1881and opened by the Right Reverend Dr Lanigan on 9 October 1881 The arrival of Fr. McDwyer from Young as Curate in early 1906, allowed Fr. Fallon to apply himself more readily to the mammoth task of organising the new (church) venture. "Plans for the church were prepared by Messrs Kempson & Conolly of…
Temora, NSW - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1906
Address: Corner DeBoos & Loftus Streets, , Temora New South Wales, 2666
A Brick church consisitng of nave, chancel, vestry and tower-porch. Built in 1906 from the designs by Henry Laker, Shire Engineer at a cost of £2,000. It was licenced on 8/2/1907 and dedicated two days later. The pulpit is a memorial to Sergt Randal Watterson (Fleurbaix 18/7/1916). There is a window to the memorial of Sergt Thomas…
Tempe, NSW - St Peter & St Paul Catholic
Year Built: 1912
Address: 545 Princes Highway, , Tempe New South Wales, 2044
A Foundation stone reads, " Blessed and laid by His Grace Archbishop Kelly on 29th Sept 1912".
Thornbury, VIC - Salvation Army
Year Built: 1914
Address: 707 High Street, , Thornbury Victoria, 3071
The Church was opened on 14 March 1914 by Commissioner James Hay.
Thornbury, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1916
Address: Rossmoyne Street, , Thornbury Victoria, 3071
Foundation stone was laid on 20 February 1916 by the Most Reverend T.J. Carr D.D. Archbishop of Melbourne. Stahl Brothers built the church.
Tongala, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1909
Address: 34 Mangan Street, , Tongala Victoria, 3621
The Foundation stone was laid in 1909 by S Reville Bishop of Sandhurst. The Architect was A.A. Fritsch and the builder was A.S. Bird. The Church was opening on Sunday 28 November 1909.
Toolamba, VIC - Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1913
Address: Rutherford Road, , Toolamba Victoria, 3614
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by The Right Rev J.D. Langley D.D. 26th November 1913 Assisted by Mrs S. Pogue" A plaque on the front gate post reads, " To the Glory of God and in memory of Chaplain Charles H. Patmore who paid the supreme sacrifice Feb 1942"
Toora, VIC - St Agnes Catholic
Year Built: 1908
Address: 9 Foster Road, , Toora Victoria, 3962
The Church is a simple weatherboard Carpenter Gothic Church. St Agnes Catholic Church at Toora was opened and blessed by Dr Corbett of Sale in 1908. Prior to the construction of the Church, Mass was celebrated in early settler's homes, including the Harkins in Upper Toora. Later, the first Toora Mechanics Institute was used.
Townsville, QLD - Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral
Year Built: 1902
Address: 270 Stanley Street, , Townsville Queensland, 4810
In January 1892, the Church of St Joseph on the Strand collapsed into a small creek, which had become a raging torrent after a downpour, described as "practically a waterspout", struck Townsville. It was after this, and a series of other calamities, that the decision was made to build the main church in Townsville on the foundation of…
Trentham, VIC - St Mary Magdalen Catholic
Year Built: 1906
Address: 1 Bridge Street, , Trentham Victoria, 3458
A Foundation stone reads, " St Mary Magdalen's This Foundation stone was laid by His Grace The Most Revd T.J. Carr D D Archbishop of Melbourne May 27th 1906".
Ulmarra, NSW - St Paul's Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1909
Address: 2488 Big River Way , , Ulmarra New South Wales, 2462
The Church was active between 1909 and 2009.
Unley, SA - Baptist
Year Built: 1903
Address: Northgate Street, , Unley South Australia, 5061
In July 1903, C.H. Goode, (later Sir Charles), laid the foundation stone for the first Baptist church in the area and three months later J.T. Miller formally opened it. By March 1914, the congregation had outgrown the facility and it was proposed to construct a new church, the architects being Messrs William and Good. Without…
Unley, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1903
Address: 187 Unley Road, , Unley South Australia, 5061
A random coursed Gothic Revival style sandstone church building with rendered trim, bluestone base course with some rendered bands, sandstone buttresses with rendered quoins and capping and tall pointed arch windows. The foundation stone reads: 'New Parkside Congregational Church, this stone was laid by Mrs S J Way on May 21st 1898.…
Uralla, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1908
Address: 16 Hill Street, , Uralla New South Wales, 2358
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid to the Glory of God on the 28th October 1908 by Rev H. G. Foreman B.A.". A second foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid to the Glory of God on the 28th October 1908 by Mr Charles Smith".
Wahroonga, NSW - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1915
Address: 14 Stuart Street, , Wahroongah New South Wales, 2076
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by Rev T. Frederick Potts 4th December 1915 Rev J. Woodhouse President of the Conference".
Walkerville, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1912
Address: 17 Smith Street, , Walkerville South Australia, 5081
The Foundation stone was laid on 13 April 1912 by Rev J J Nicholls, designed by Rev T Geddes White, and opened on 30 November 1912 as a Methodist church. First chapel was opened on 15 December 1844 as Wesleyan Methodist church and demolished when the new church was built in 1912.
Wallabadah, NSW - St Anne's Catholic (Former)
Year Built: 1910
Address: 35 Coach Street, , Wallabadah New South Wales, 2343
The Church was erected in 1910. It is now in private hands.
Wangaratta, VIC - Community
Year Built: 1904
Address: 6 Docker Street, , Wangaratta Victoria, 3677
Unknown former denomination. A Foundation stone reads, "Lo I am with you always even unto the end.' This stone was laid to the Glory of God by Wm Pitt Chalmers Nov. 16, 1904 Pastor E L Watson Architect Geo Adams".
Wangaratta, VIC - Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral
Year Built: 1905
Address: Docker Street, , Wangaratta Victoria, 3677
The foundation stone was laid in 1908 by Bishop Arthur Green, the Bishop of Ballarat, and was dedicated on 24 August 1909. A second section was built between 1922 and 1924. The building was faced in locally quarried granite to a design by the English architect Walter Butler. The baptistery, designed by the church architect Louis Williams,…
Warracknabeal, VIC - Baptist
Year Built: 1908
Address: Corner Anderson & Woolcock Streets, , Warracknabeal Victoria, 3393
Warracknabeal, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1908
Address: 22 Jamouneau Street, , Warracknabeal Victoria, 3393
The original Methodist church was built in 1908 by Dally and Co. Fire destroyed it in September 1986 and replaced by the current structure. This church was opened on 17 July 1988.