Churches
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Year built: between 1901 and 1920
Warrayure, VIC - Trinity Lutheran
Year Built: 1909
Address: 8186 Glenelg Highway, , Warrayure Victoria, 3301
The complex comprises the 1909 church, a Sunday school, a hall and a manse, the last three being built after the Second World War.
Warrnambool, VIC - Congregational
Year Built: 1909
The Church began as the result of the meeting in a Timor Street Chemist's shop of two men of our Congregational persuasion, who discussed the possibility of forming a Church of the Independent order. They were Mr Robert Winton and Mr. Thomas Nayler, who decided to call a meeting on 10th April, 1862, (as minutes of the meeting relate).…
Warwick, QLD - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1920
Address: 154 Palmerin Street, , Warwick Queensland, 4370
The first Mass was celebrated in Warwick in 1854 - the Town had only been settled in 1840. Fr. McGinty said that Mass in the Horse and Jockey Hotel in 1854 and ministered the Warwick parish from Ipswich until 1862. Plans for the first church were duly drawn by prominent Brisbane architect, Benjamin Backhouse, to the specifications that…
Watsons Bay, NSW - Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic
Year Built: 1909
Address: 341 Ols South Head Road, , Watsons Bay New South Wales, 2030
A large Romanesque style Church constructed of coursed random rock faced sandstone ashlar from stone quarried on site. The eastern portion was built 1909-10. It has been added to in 1929, 1940 and 1966 by the architect Clem Clancy using the same materials and form of construction. Roof is slate, internal walls are painted plaster and…
Weetulta, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1905
Address: Moonta--Maitland Road, , Weetulta South Australia, 5573
Formerly a Methodist church built between 1905 - 1906. The Foundation stone was laid on 1 November 1905 by H.R. Hancock Esq.
Wellington, NSW - Baptist
Year Built: 1905
Address: 77 Swift Street, , Wellington New South Wales, 2820
There are several foundation stones, the first reads, This stone was laid by Mrs W White. Another reads "This stone was laid by Mrs W.H. Hubbard", a third reads, " This stone was laid by Mrs W. Williams". A Fourth reads, " This Foundation stone was laid by Mrs L. Bullock 6th September 1905 Pastor Rev F.J. Dunkley Sect W.A. Hubbard".…
Wellington, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1917
Address: 58 Warne Street, , Wellington New South Wales, 2820
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by the Rt Rev Dr Dunne on Sept 27th 1914". The 100 year celebration took place n 2017.
Wellington, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1907
Address: 105 Arthur Street, , Wellington New South Wales, 2820
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by Sir Harry H. Rawson GCB State Governor 7th August 1907".
Woodanilling, WA - Baptist
Year Built: 1908
Address: 30 Robinson Road, , Woodanilling Western Australia, 6316
The foundation stone was laid on the southern wall by HO Beeck on 12/2/1908 with other signatories being William Kennedy (pastor) and B Hobart (Secretary). The stone church has a corrugated galvanised iron steep pitched roof. The entrance porch which faces Robinson Road is made of stone and brick with turrets at the top. Three long…
Woodend, VIC - St Ambrose Catholic
Year Built: 1916
Address: 16 Templeton Street, , Woodend Victoria, 3442
Initially Woodend's Catholic residents were served by St. Mary's Mission in Kyneton under the guidence of Rev. Fr. Stack. He was the first resident priest appointed in 1853 and was responsible for an area which extended from Macedon to mid-way between Kyneton and Bendigo and from Trentham to Redesdale. The first Church was constructed…
Woodend, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting
Year Built: 1910
Address: 37 Forest Street, , Woodend Victoria, 3442
The first Church service was held on October 21 1860 in the home of a Church person. The first wooden church was on the hill adjacent to St Mary's and was opened in 1861. A Foundation stone reads, "9 Apr 1910 by Dr J F Anderson, opened as Presbyterian, became Uniting 1977".
Woodstock, NSW - St Matthew's Anglican
Year Built: 1904
Address: 10 Rankin Street, , Woodstock New South Wales, 2793
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was laid by Mrs H. Glasson May 30th 1904". The Right Reverend Dr. Charles Cambridge M.A. D.D., 2nd Bishop of Bathurst, consecrated the Church on August 14, 1904. The building contractor was Mr. Ennis of Bathurst and the architect was Mr. J. J. Copeman.
Wyalong, NSW - All Saints' Anglican
Year Built: 1918
Address: Corner Gilbert & Slee Streets, , Wyalong New South Wales, 2671
The Foundation stone was laid on 8 September 1918 by the Archdeacon Howell.
Wynnum, QLD - Guardian Angels Catholic
Year Built: 1904
Address: 198 Bay Terrace, , Wynnum Queensland, 4178
The church site was a gift to the parish from His Grace, the late Archbishop, Dr Dunne, who purchased the site at a cost of £420. In April, 1905, the Church was officially opened, taking but a year to bring their work to a successful conclusion. The architect responsible was the late Mr. Galley, and Mr. J. Little was the builder. New…
Wynyard, TAS - St Brigid's Catholic
Year Built: 1911
Address: 37 Goldie Street, , Wynyard Tasmania, 7325
The church is in the Romanesque style and it replaced an older church which was built in 1876. A Foundation stone reads, "This first stone of this Church erected to the honour and glory of God was laid by his grace Most Rev Dr Delany Archbishop of Hobart, May 28th 1911 Ded Graius".
Wynyard, TAS - St Stephen's Anglican
Year Built: 1919
Address: 4 Dogin Street, , Wynyard Tasmania, 7325
The first church was built in the mid 1850s and was replaced by a larger building in 1873. The third church, was opened in 1920. A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was laid by the Ven Archdeacon R.H. Richard B.A. on 1st of July 1919". For a full history go to Churches of Tasmania. Click here.
Wyong, NSW - St Cecilia's Catholic
Year Built: 1907
Address: 23 Byron Street, , Wyong New South Wales, 2259
The original intention was to build a church on Alison Road in Wyong close to the Old Court House however in 1904 a local resident by the name of Albert Warner purchased the land where the church is today. He donated the land to the church. The Church cost £861 to erect. The foundation stone says it was laid by Cardinal Moran on 6…
Wyuna, VIC - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1913
Address: Robertson Street, , Wyuna Victoria, 3620
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone is laid to the memory of John Finlay by his Daughter 16th April 1913. A wall plaque reads, " Wyuna Uniting Church This plaque was unveiled on 14th April 2013 to commemorate the Centenary of he Wyuna Uniting (fomely Presbyterian) Church and to honour all those who have faithfully served the church…
Yanco, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1911
Address: Main Street, , Yanco New South Wales, 2703
The first services were held in 1911 and were carried out in the workshop at North Yanko Station, which is where part of Yanco Agricultural High School is situated, and Mr Wade's house. In later years, masses were held at Yanco Hall also known at the time as the School of Arts. Bishop Dwyer of Wagga Wagga consecrated the current St…
Yarram, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1915
Address: 5 Buckley Street, , Yarram Victoria, 3971
The Church was built at the request of Bishop Phelan who laid the foundation stone 10th October 1915. He also opened and blessed the completed buildings which had cost in the vicinity of £4000 but, with donations and proceeds of St. Patrick's Day Sports, by September 1917 the debt had been reduced to £1550. A Foundation stone reads, "…
Yarrawonga, VIC - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1905
Address: 8 Murphy Street, , Yarrawonga Victoria, 3730
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by the Most Rev S. Reville D.D. O.S.A. Bishop of Sandhurst April 30th 1905. Pastor The Rev E Madden Architects Kempson & Conolly Contractors Farnsworth and Son".
Yass, NSW - St Andrews Uniting
Year Built: 1906
Address: 124 Meehan Street, , Yass New South Wales, 2582
The foundation stone of the current St. Andrews Church was laid on the 17th January 1906 by Alexander McBean of Springmount, a grandson of the first Alexander McBean, the founder of the family in the district. The architects were Messrs. Nixon and Adam. The church was built by Mr. Hastings from Tumut and is of Gothic design, built of…
Yinnar, VIC - Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic
Year Built: 1903
Address: 74 Main Street, , Yinnar Victoria, 3869
The land the Church was built on was owned by Henry Wicks who sold it to Mr John Quigley for £10. The land was then donated to the parish of Morwell for the purpose of building a Church. The church was constructed for the princely sum of £430. The Church was blessed and opened on Sunday 26th April 1903. The staned glass window above the…
Young, NSW - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1907
Address: Cambell Street, , Young New South Wales, 2594
In late 1860 to early 1861 a working bee of Catholic diggers erected a temporary wooden church with bark roof which was known as The Bark Chapel. By 1874 a new building was commenced and was blessed in 1876 by Bishop Lanigan. The Foundation stone of the current church was laid on 26 May 1907, and was blessed Rev. Dr. Gallagher. The…
Young, NSW - St Paul's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1920
Address: Corner Lynch & Lovell Streets, , Young New South Wales, 2594
Built of local stone. The foundation stone was laid on 28 April 1920 by Right Reverend G.A. Cordon B.A Moderator of the Assembly.
Young, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1909
Address: Lynch Street, , Young New South Wales, 2594
Two foundation stones are attached to the church. One laid by Rev W.H. Jones on 10 March 1909 and the other by Rev C.T. Newman.