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Year built: between 1921 and 1930
Hornsby, NSW - St Peter's Anglican
Year Built: 1923
Address: 207 Peats Ferry Road, , Hornsby New South Wales, 2077
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid to the Glory of God by John Charles Wright Archbishop of Sydney 27th October 1923." A further stone reads, " 27th February 1898".
Hurlstone Park, NSW - St Stephen's Greek Orthodox
Year Built: 1924
Address: 650 New Canterbury Road, , Hurlstone Park New South Wales, 2193
The church building was purchased from the Anglican Church in 1984 and refurbished for Orthodox worship with the financial assistance of the parishioners. The official opening was blessed by His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos on Sunday 9th May 1999. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Deborah Louise…
Hurstbridge, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1925
Address: Main Road, , Hurstbridge Victoria, 3099
The Diamond Creek Methodist Mission commenced services in a hall in Hurstbridge around 1912. The Church was built in 1925 with a vestry added in 1949. In 1985 the church hall was transported from Plenty to the Hurstbridge site to create the current complex. The Church is Heritage listed. Walls are of timber stud construction,…
Invermay, TAS - Praise Methodist
Year Built: 1925
Address: 100 Invermay Road, , Invermay Tasmania, 7248
Formerly an Anglican Church. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Mrs Charles Kent June 20th 1925".
Ivanhoe, VIC - Baptist
Year Built: 1926
Address: Corner Livingston Street & Waterdale Road, , Ivanhoe Victoria, 3079
Designed in a free interpretation of the Gothic style, the Baptist Church is of red brick construction with a steeply pitched, terracotta shingled gabled roof. Window openings along the side elevations are positioned between stepped buttresses, and have cement rendered hoods, sills and Perpendicular Gothic style tracery. The corner square…
Ivanhoe, VIC - Knox Presbyterian (Former)
Year Built: 1927
Address: 10 Noel Street , , Ivanhoe Victoria, 3079
Originally a Presbyterian Church and later a Uniting Church. Prior to the construction of the Knox Presbyterian Church services were held by the Rev. Alex Hardie. in the Old State School, Ivanhoe, in the Old State School during March 1908. Rev. Hardie had been inducted to Heidelberg in September 1907. In April 1908, a Presbyterian school…
Ivanhoe, VIC - St Stephen's Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1926
Address: 22 Merton Street, , Ivanhoe Victoria, 3079
The Architect was Louis R. Williams who designed this church in 1926 in an unusual and inventive Arts and Crafts style.Built by T.H. Rowe for its opening by Archdeacon Hindley in April 1927.1 St Stephen's was the second Anglican church built in the Ivanhoe Parish. A vestry was added in 1929. Constructed of clinker brick, the church…
Ivanhoe, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1925
Address: Seddon Street, , Ivanhoe Victoria, 3079
In August 1890 Messrs. Thomas Latham and A, R, Fenton made their homes in Ivanhoe, having moved from Collingwood where they were active workers in the Sackville Street, Wesleyan Church, At that time there were no means of public worship in Ivanhoe and the nearest church was the Alphington Wesleyan, about a mile distant. On the 5th…
Jeparit, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting
Year Built: 1925
Address: 1 - 3 Sands Avenue , , Jeparit Victoria, 3423
An Historical Marker reads, " The first Methodist service was conducted by Mr. J. C. Jennison from Dimboola in John Hankins Blacksmith shop on Sunday 3id of August, 1890 with 14 people in attendance. The Blacksmith's anvil was used as the pulpit. The land along Sands Avenue (known as Pine Rise) was formally owned by John Scott Peterson…
Jeparit, VIC - St John's Lutheran
Year Built: 1925
Address: 33 Sands Avenue, , Jeparit Victoria, 3423
The Church was built with bricks manufactured at Jeparit. The St John's Congregation was officially formed on Dec 14, 1890. The young congregation worshipped in members homes before a decision was made to build its own church. Jeparit was selected for two reasons. Firstly, it was a central location for members. Secondly, land had been…
Junee, NSW - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1929
Address: Kitchener Street, , Junee New South Wales, 2663
The Foundation stone was laid on 10 March 1929 by the Right Reverend J.W. Dwyer Bishop of Wagga Wagga.
Kangaroo Flat, VIC - St Monica's Catholic
Year Built: 1926
Address: 97 High Street, , Kangaroo Flat Victoria, 3555
A Foundation stone reads, " This Memorial stone of St Monica's Church was blessed and laid on Sunday 16th May 1926 by Most Rev John McCarthy D.D. Bishop of Sandhurst".
Kaniva, VIC - Church of Christ
Year Built: 1929
Address: 106 Commercial Street, Kaniva, Kaniva Victoria, 3419
The history of the Church goes back to 1885. Meetings were held in the homes of Bren Russell, Rossell, Sen, and Charles Crouch near Miram. Bro Bren Russell removed to Kaniva, and on the 14th of March 1889 a meeting was held in the home of Bro. W.H. Rich to consider the desirability of forming a church in Kaniva. Services were held in…
Kaniva, VIC - St Michael's Catholic
Year Built: 1930
Address: Roache Street, , Kaniva Victoria, 3419
The Foundation stone was laid on 29 December 1929 by Right Reverend Dr Folly Bishop of Ballarat.
Katanning, WA - St Patricks Catholic
Year Built: 1923
Address: 37 Amhurst Street, , Katanning Western Australia, 6317
The first wood and iron Catholic Church, St Patrick’s, was opened in 1893. The new church was opened on 19th August, 1923, with Father Reidy having been a major force behind the project, and the church was blessed by Archbishop Clune. The Architect was M F Cavanagh and the builder was Alex Thomson.
Katanning, WA - St Stephen's Lutheran
Year Built: 1926
Address: 19 Hassell Street, , Katanning Western Australia, 6317
The first Lutheran Church was erected in 1905 in corrugated iron and wood on the site where the present hall now stands. This hall was originally built as a church in 1926 to replace the original church. A third church, the current one was erected in 1964, next-door to the second church, on the site of a house. The second church (1926)…
Kentucky, NSW - St Mark's Anglican
Year Built: 1927
Address: 20 Noalimba Avenue, , Kentucky New South Wales, 2354
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this Foundation stone of St Mark's Church Kentucky was laid by Mr F. G. Taylor on October 16th 1927".
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
Address: 11 Currie Crescent, , Kingston Australian Capital Territory, 2604
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 (Former)
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. The Church is now in private hands.
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,…
Kyancutta, SA - St Patrick's Catholic (Former)
Year Built: 1930
Address: 37 Museum Terrace, , Kyancutta South Australia, 5651
A Historical marker in front of the Church reads, "Before the congregations of Kyancutta and Wudinna combined to build this church services were conducted in private homes and the Kyancutta hall. The foundation stone was blessed by Dr Killian, Bishop of Port Augusta, on 25th May 1930". A Foundation stone reads, " In Fidi Et Caritate…
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".
Lawson, NSW - Our Lady of the Nativity Catholic
Year Built: 1928
Address: 254 Great Western Highway, , Lawson New South Wales, 2783
In 1903 Cardinal Moran blessed and opened the first wooden church dedicated to Our Lady Help of Christians. For all of this time, the area was part of Katoomba Parish. Early in 1928, Mr Richard Meagher offered his Lawson property ‘Durham Lodge’ as the site for a new church. The church Our Lady of the Nativity is in fact a memorial to…
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".
Little River, VIC - St Michael's Catholic
Year Built: 1921
Address: You Yangs Road, , Little River Victoria, 3211
The Church Community was commenced in 1857, when Fr. Ranald Rankin was appointed resident priest by Melbourne's first Archbishop, James Goold. In 1884 Ferguson & Urie erected a two light stained glass window over the altar. The donor of the window, Miss Ellen Bannon/Bannin died two years later in 1886 at the Prince Alfred Hospital…
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: 64 Bookpurnong Terrace, , 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".
Manangatang, VIC - St Andrew's Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1929
Address: 43 Pioneer Street, , Manangatang Victoria, 3546
The first Anglican (Church of England) were held Railway Staiton waiting room and at the Primary School. A local builder, W N Griffith & Son, built St Andrews Church of England in 1929 with Archdeacon Morgan Payler dedicating the church on 30th November. Possibly 'attending' clergy provided service until 1936 when Rev. Frederick Morton…
Manangatang, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1925
Address: 32 Church Street, , Manangatang Victoria, 3546
In 1925 Rev. Fraser Sutherland took up the inaugural minister's position in this church, then the Presbyterian Church. He described it as... "... a worthy looking building containing good and comfortable furniture... I have special pride that my mother gave the pulpit chair." Presbyterians had held their first services in Manangatang in…
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".