Churches
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Year built: between 1921 and 1930
Kew, VIC - Baptist
Year Built: 1923
Address: 10 Highbury Grove, , Kew Victoria, 3101
The first church was wooden and erected in St John's Parade in 1854 and was enlarged in 1859. A brick church was later erected in Cotham Road in 1882 and was later named Newnham Hall after Reverend Newnham. In 1921 land was purchased in Highbury Grove at a cost of £602.00. Messer's E & F Ratten donated 6 feet of land beside this new…
Killara, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1923
Address: 9 Karranga Avenue, , Killara New South Wales, 2071
A former Congregational Church it was designed by Carlyle Greenwell. In 1951 the final service, was held in the weatherboard Church prior to its removal, which, for the past 27 years, had been used as a Hall. The Foundation Stone was preserved in the entrance of the new Memorial Hall. A Foundation stone laid by Mr S. S. Smith, a…
Kingsford, NSW - Indonesian Presbyterian
Year Built: 1930
Address: 94 Houston Road, , Kingsford New South Wales, 2032
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by W. Cowan Esq 7th June 1930 Right Rev C.A. White BA State Moderator".
Kingston, ACT - Baptist
Year Built: 1929
The Church was the first Baptist Church constructed in the ACT and one of the first permanent churches in the Territory. The church and manse were constructed in 1929 on one of the designated ‘Cathedral’ sites offered by the Federal Capital Commission. Sydney architect F W Peplow was commissioned to prepare plans. The contract for…
Klemzig, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1929
Address: 85 Og Road, , Klemzig South Australia, 5087
A Foundation stone was laid on 6 July 1929 by L.D. Caris Esq. The Foundation stone for the Church Hall was laid on 10 December 1955 by C.J. Heading Esq.
Korumburra, VIC - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1927
Address: 3 Queens Street, , Korumburra Victoria, 3950
The foundation stone reads, "To the Glory of God this stone was laid 26th March 1927 by the Right Rev G.H. Granswick D.D. the Bishop of Gippsland. Rector H.O. Architect Gawler and Drummond builder A.J. Frongerud - Wardens E. Knyvett, W.O. McPherson". The Church was built in 1927 . The Church is a modest example of Interwar Gothic…
Kyabram, VIC - Wesley Evangelical Uniting
Year Built: 1928
Address: Corner Union & Unitt Streets, , Kyabram Victoria, 3620
The Methodist Church was the first to be established in the Kyabram District. Services were first held in the Trevaskis kitchen, then in a boundary rider's hut which had been moved from Wyuna to the selection of one of the Lancaster brothers. However, by 1876 there were four churches on the circuit. These were located at Lancaster, Cooma,…
Lane Cove, NSW - St Michael's Catholic
Year Built: 1926
Address: 204 Longueville Road, , Lane Cove New South Wales, 2066
The Church was built in 1926, after foundation of the parish in 1922. The building was replaced by a new church on the site in 1976.
Lane Cove, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1921
Address: 155 Longuaville Road, , Lane Cove New South Wales, 2066
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by the Rev J.M. Brown 24th September 1921".
Lindfield, NSW - Immaculate Heart of Mary and Holy Family Catholic
Year Built: 1927
Address: Cnr Highfield and Pacific Highway, , Lindfield New South Wales, 2070
A Foundation stone reads, "A.M.D.G. This Foundation stone was laid by Michael Kelly Archbishop of Sydney January 23rd 1927".
Lithgow, NSW - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1924
Address: Railway Parade, , Lithgow New South Wales, 2790
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by the Right Reverend C.M. Long D.D. Bishop of Bathurst November 1st 1924".
Loch, VIC - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1927
Address: Corner Clarence St and Victoria Road, , Loch Victoria, 3945
Loch was originally part of the Poowong parish however when the railway line was put thru Loch it was decided the Diocese would be at Loch. A fire did consume the church around 1924 and most of the church records were destroyed. Following the fire church services were held in the Mechanics hall in Smith Street. The Church was designed…
Loxton, SA - St Peter's Lutheran
Year Built: 1925
Address: 1B Falcon Ave,, , Loxton South Australia, 5031
The Church was first set up in 1897 by E.J.P. Kaesler before the town of Loxton was formally planned. It originally met for worship in the houses of John Drabsch of Loxton and A Stanitzki of Bookpurnong. In 1904, a stone church measuring 40ft x 20ft x 14ft (12.2m x 6.1m x 4.27m) at a cost of 180.00 having a seating capacity of 150 was…
Lutwyche, QLD - St Andrew's Anglican
Year Built: 1925
Address: 673 Lutwyche Road, , Lutwyche Queensland, 4030
Although St Andrew’s Church at Lutwyche in its present form dates from 1926, an Anglican church has stood on the site at 673 Lutwyche Road since 1866.. The Foundation stone was laid on 29 November 1925 by the Rector E.W. Osborn.
Mackay, QLD - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1926
Address: Gordon Street, , Mackay Queensland, 4740
The first Church of England service in Mackay was conducted by Bishop Tufnell at the Mackay Court House in 1863. The first Trinity church was completed in 1871 of an English design with a steeply pitched roof covered with wood shingles. It was built of stone but collapsed in 1878 possibly because of a defect in the foundations. The…
Maffra, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1924
Address: Church Street, , Maffra Victoria, 3860
A Foundation stone reads, " DOM This memorial stone of St Mary's Church was blessed by the Most Reverend Patrick Phelan D.D. Bishop of Sale May 4th 1924 - Rev P. Curran A A Fristch Architect C.H. Cull Contractor".
Mandurama, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1924
Address: 63 Laquat Street, , Mandurama New South Wales, 2792
A Foundation stone reads, "This stone was laid to the Glory of God b Mrs J. Adam Nov 8th 1924". Another Foundation stone reads, " The stone was laid by Mrs G.W. Rowlands Nov 8th 1924 - Righteousness Exalteth a Nation".
Manly, NSW - Manly Village Uniting
Year Built: 1924
Address: 4 West Promenade, , Manly New South Wales, 2095
The Church building was erected corner Gilbert Street and West Prominard in 1924. The architects were Burcham Clamp and Finch, and the builders were Jefferay and Bartlett of Parramatta. Built in a Neo-Romanesque-style the church was constructed of dark brick with light-red brick used to pick out the arch, doors and window openings has…
March, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1921
Address: 893 Burrendong Way, , March New South Wales, 2800
A Foundation stone reads, " March Methodist Church This stone was laid by Rev G.R. Holland may 28th 1921".
Minlaton, SA - Baptist (former)
Year Built: 1925
Address: First Street, , Minlaton South Australia, 5575
The Foundation stone was laid on 25 April 1925 by Miss M.E. Trehcarne. This church was sold in 2014.
Minlaton, SA - St Benedict the Abbot Anglican
Year Built: 1925
Address: Fourth Street, , Minlaton South Australia, 5575
The Foundation stone was laid on 25 April 1925 by Miss M.E. Trehcarne.
Moonee Ponds, VIC - Unknown
Year Built: 1926
Address: 65 Waverley Street, , Moonee Ponds Victoria, 3039
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid on 23rd January 1926 by Councillor Arthur A. Thomas Mayor of Essendon J.R. Wilkinson Builder". A further Foundation stone reads, Rev Walter Beckett Minister F.A. Cochlan Secretary Trustees I. R. Wilkinson, R. Coningsby, A. Shirley, A.C. Gunn, C Sweatman, J.A. Todd, H.L.…
Mordialloc, VIC - St Nicholas Anglican
Year Built: 1922
Address: 9 Bear Street, , Mordialloc Victoria, 3195
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God and in honour of S. Nicholas this stone was laid by the Most Rev Harrington G Lees Archbishop of Melbourne 16th September 1922. Louis R Williams AIVRA Architect ??? Builder".
Morgan, SA - St Ursula's Catholic
Year Built: 1926
Address: High Street, , Morgan South Australia, 5320
The Foundation stone was laid on 14 March 1926 by the Most Reverend Robert J. Spence D.D. Archbishop of Adelaide.
Mortdale, NSW - Mortdale Oakley Baptist
Year Built: 1927
Address: 1 - 5 Woronora Parade, , Mortdale New South Wales, 2223
A Historical marker 54 reads, " Mortdale Baptist Church The first church was built in 1903 at the corner of Pitt Street and the Strand. In 1926 the Church and Hall were moved to the corner of Boundary Road and Woronora Parade. A new brick Church was opened in 1928 and was enlarged in 1958. Hurstville Municipal Council, Hurstville…
Moss Vale, NSW - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1930
Address: Browley Street, , Moss Vale New South Wales, 2577
Mount Larcom, QLD - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic
Year Built: 1922
Address: 16 Balflour Street, , Mount Larcom Queensland, 4695
The Church was opened on Sunday 16 July 1922 by Bishop of Rockhampton Joseph Shiel. It was named for Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The land cost £64 and the church building cost £441.
Nana Glen, NSW - Community Uniting
Year Built: 1926
Address: 11A Nana Street, , Nana Glen New South Wales, 2450
The Church was openend on 26 August 1926.
Narromine, NSW - Methodist (Former)
Year Built: 1926
Address: 131 Dandaloo Street, , Narromine New South Wales, 2821
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by Mrs R. Penberthy June 26 1926". A further foundation stone reads " This stone was laid by the President of the Methodist Conference Rev F.W. Hynes June 26 1926. Rev A. Graham Chairman Rev R.G. White Minister".
New Farm, QLD - Holy Spirit Catholic
Year Built: 1930
Address: 16 Villiers Street, , New Farm Queensland, 4005
The interior Baptismal Font was made from Waterford limestone that was imported from Ireland. It featured columns of red and green marble that had been imported from Connemara and Cork. The original 1927 design roof of the tower had it to be built in a conical shape but it was completed three years later in a dome-shape. The…
New Farm, QLD - St Mary's Macedonian Orthodox
Year Built: 1927
Address: 142 James Street, , New Farm Queensland, 4005
A historical plaque at the front of the church reads in part, "The land was part of the Kingsholme Estate in the 1880s, and in the early years of the twentieth century, Mrs Mary McGregor ran a dairy here. In 1920, through a favourable purchase from Mrs. Emma Garnett, the Methodist community was able to plan a church. The community had…
Newport, VIC - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1926
Address: 61 Mason Street, , Victoria, 3015
The Foundation stone was laid on 4 December 1926 by the Archbishop of Melbourne. The Architects were Sale and Keage. The 'Diggers' Club' of Christ Church Newport, conducted an Anzac Day service in the Parish Hall on 25 April 1920. The collection was devoted entirely to the church's memorial window fund. In 2014 the bell tower of the…
North Strathfield, NSW - Concord Baptist
Year Built: 1927
Address: 1 - 3 Carrington Street, , North Strathfield New South Wales, 2137
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by Rev A.J. Tirsley President Baptist Union NSW 5th Nov 1927". A further Foundation stone reads, "This stone was laid by Rev A Butler Pastor of the Church 5th Nov. 1927".
Northcote, VIC - St Cyril & Methody Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox
Year Built: 1927
Address: 3 Bayview Street, , Northcote Victoria, 3070
The Church of the Epiphany was opened in April 1927. The church was designed by Louis R. Williams, one of Melbourne's leading church architects. C.A. Winwood was the builder. The estimated cost was 10,000. The Foundation stone was laid on 18 December 1926 by the Most Reverend Harrington Clare Lees D.D Archbishop of Melbourne. In 1966…
Northmead, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1929
Address: 3 Hammers Road, , Northmead New South Wales, 2152
In 1927 planning for the construction of the Northmead Methodist Church began and by 1929 construction of the Church commenced, largely using volunteer labour and donated materials. On Sunday 2 March, 1929 the new Church was opened on an “elevated position on Hammers Road.”Officiating was The Hon Mr E. K. Bowden retired Federal Member for…
Nyora, VIC Baptist
Year Built: 1930
Address: 20 Grundy Ave, , Nyora Victoria, 3987
The Church was originally known as St Mark’s Church of England. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this Church was erected and dedicated in 1930 A.D. The Right Rev George Harvard Cranswick D.D. being Bishop of Gippsland - This memorial tablet was unveiled by Mr George Henley of Nyora 4th October 1930".
Oakleigh, VIC - Archangel Michael St Anthony's Coptic Orthodox
Year Built: 1928
Address: 136 Drummond Street, , Oakleigh Victoria, 3166
The Church was opened in 1982, the building was formerly the Presbyterian Church. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid 14th July 1928 by the Rt Rev F. Milne MA BD Moderator The Rev E.H. Chapple Minister WG Ireland Builder Haddon & Henderson FRIBA Architects. A further Foundation stone reads, " To the…
Oakleigh, VIC - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1923 - 26
Address: 76 Warrigal Road, , Oakleigh Victoria, 3166
The Church was opened in 1926. The parishes of Oakleigh and Oakleigh East were twinned in 2006. A Foundation stone reads, " Memorial stone of this Church erected in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was blessed and laid by The Most Revd Daniel Mannix DD LDD on 27th May 1923 R Harper Architect Revd Thomas Quinn PP".
Orbost, VIC - St James Anglican
Year Built: 1927
Address: 34 Browning Street, , Orbost Victoria, 3888
With the parsonage all but complete, another important meeting of the Board of Guardians was held on June 9th, 1891. The business of the meeting was to discuss the advisability of building a Church. As usual, matters moved quickly for, on June 15th, 1891, plans for a building "for Church purposes" were submitted. Mr. Power was asked to…
Orford, TAS - St Michael and All Angels Church (Former)
Year Built: 1927
Address: 30 Charles Street, , Orford Tasmania, 7190
A tiny wooden building served as the Orford Church for many years. Originally the timekeepers office at the Okehampton quarry for many years ntil it closed. The structure was taken intact to Crabtree Quarries, two miles south of Orford. The services were held there for some years. In 1883 the building was positioned just behind the…