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Sedan, SA - Pilgrims of Zion Lutheran

Year Built: 1914

Address: Sedan Hill Road, , Sedan South Australia, 5353

The first church services in the town were held in Pfeiffer House. The first Church was dedicated on the 23rd November 1873 with sixteen foundation members. It was also used as a Lutheran school until 1911. The second Church was built in 1914.

South Brisbane, QLD - St Thomas Anglican (Former)

Year Built: 1920

Address: 16 Manning Street , , South Brisbane Queensland, 4101

The 1920-built church, which was later named Callan House, was used as a business premises from the 1980s until two years ago. It was bought by businesswoman and British actress Gabrielle Amies, who converted the building into an office and her private home.

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 - 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…

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.

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…

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".

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".

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.

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"

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.

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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, "…

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.

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Year built: between 1911 and 1920