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Year built: between 1921 and 1930
Maylands, SA - Church of Christ
Year Built: 1926
Address: 157 Port Rush Road, , Maylands South Australia, 5069
The Maylands Church of Christ in South Australia grew out of the Janet Street (Maylands) Mission meetings. A Foundation stone reads, " Church of Christ Maylands This stone was laid on December 11th 1909 by John Fischer President of Conference". This building became the church Hall. A further Foundation stone reads, " That they all may…
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.…
Morchard, SA - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1924
Address: 13 Second Street, , Morchard South Australia, 5431
The new church was from plans prepared by the minister (the Rev A M Trengove). The total cost of the building, including value of labour etc, reached about £1,250. It measured 40 ft x 25 ft with a porch and the windows were prepared by Clacksons Ltd.
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.
Nailsworth, SA - Church of Christ
Year Built: 1928
Address: 40 D'Erlanger Avenue, , Nailsworth South Australia, 5083
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by J.H.M. Hawkes Esq October 20th 1928 Other foundation no man lay than that is laid which is Jesus Christ 8 Cor 3 ; 11". An article in the Advertiser Mon 22 Oct 1928 in part reads, " Mr. J. H. M. Hawke who has been connected with the Church of Christ! for 70 years performed the ceremony…
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…
New Residence, SA - Trinity Lutheran
Year Built: 1924
Address: 60 Klau Road, , New Residence South Australia, 5333
A Foundation stone reads, " Ev Luth Trinity Church This stone is laid to the Glory of God By Rev O.P. Kloeden. Oct 5 1924 1 Cor 3.11.". A Foundation stone on the Church Hall reads, " To the Glory of God Trinity Lutheran Church Hall EPH 2 vs 20 4th April 1965 Stone laid by Pastor E.C. Hempel".
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…
Ouyen, VIC - Presbyterian (Former)
Year Built: 1922
Address: 21 Cooper Street, , Ouyen Victoria, 3490
A Foundation stone reads, " In the faith of Jesus Christ This Foundation stone was laid to the Glory of God by W. J. Davie Esq March 1922".
Paddington, QLD - Ithaca Presbytrian
Year Built: 1927
Address: 100 Enogerra Terrace, , Paddington Queensland, 4064
A Gothic style church it was completed in 1928. In 1914-15 the name of the congregation was changed from Enoggera Terrace to Ithaca. In 1919 the Queensland Presbyterian Church purchased the property at 100 Enoggera Terrace and presented it to the Ithaca congregation. In April 1922, the congregation of the Ithaca Presbyterian Church, led…
Patchewallock, VIC - Anglican
Year Built: 1927
Address: 3 Yenolom Street, , Patchewallock Victoria, 3491
This Church serves both the Anglican and Uniting Congregations. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Wm R Kemp Dec 2nd 1927".
Pine Lodge, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1924
Address: 580 Pine Lodge S Road, , Pine Lodge Victoria, 3631
A plaque reads, " Pine Lodge Uniting Church - 1877 ~ 2002 This plaque commemorates 125 Years of Christian Service and Fellowship of District People Methodist 1877 ~ 1977 Uniting 1977 ~ 2002 Unveiled by a devoted member of 76 years Frank Sims on 21 April 2002. This marker was dedicated to God by The Reverend Ossie Kadel 21st April 2002".
Pinnaroo, SA - All Saints' Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1925
Address: Railway Terrace, , Pinnaroo South Australia, 5304
The Foundation stone was laid on 29 August 1925. As of 2011 the Anglican's use the Uniting Church building. The Church is now closed.
Pinnaroo, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1925
Address: Railway Terrace, , Pinnaroo South Australia, 5304
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid to the Glory of God Aug 29 1925. Jesus Christ The Sure Foundation".
Plympton, SA - Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican
Year Built: 1925
Address: Clayton Avenue, , Plympton South Australia, 5038
The Foundation stone was laid on 24 October 1925 by the Very Reverend Archdeacon Bussell.
Pontville, TAS - St Matthew's Catholic
Year Built: 1928
Address: Midland Highway, , Pontville Tasmania, 7030
The Foundation stone was laid on 19 August 1928 by the Most Reverend W. Barry D.D. The previous church built in 1866 was destroyed by fire.
Port Pirie, SA - Lighthouse Uniting
Year Built: 1921
Address: 390 The Terrace, , Port Pirie South Australia, 5540
Constructed of random coursed stone with rendered quoins and surrounds. Stained glass windows. Porch entrance to side. Corrugated galvanised iron roof with small vents. An article in the Recorder (Port Pirie, SA : 1919 - 1954) Thu 15 Dec 1921 reads in part, " With the idea of taking the to the people and of keeping race with the…
Preston, VIC - All Saints' Anglican
Year Built: 1930
Address: 239 Murray Road, , Preston Victoria, 3072
The first Anglican church in Preston was built in 1865 on the corner of Tyler Street and Plenty Road. When it suffered declining services a new church, All Saints, was built on the corner of Murray Road and High Street laying its foundation stone in 1889. In April 1921 All Saints became a separate parish and in 1930, the original church…
Pyramid Hill, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1928
Address: 5 Victoria Street, , Pyramid Hill Victoria, 3575
A Foundation stone reads, " This Memorial stone of St Patrick's Church was blessed and laid on 23rd of May 1928 by Most Rev John McCarthy DD Bishop of Sandhurst Rev James Gremin Pastor".
Richmond, VIC - St George's Uniting
Year Built: 1925
Address: 271 Burnley Street, , Richmond Victoria, 3121
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set by Alexander Smith Esq an Elder of this Church, August 29th 1925. Rev R.A. Green B.A. Minister. Builders Pittard and Sons. Architect H.A. Norris Esq".
Rokewood, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic (Former)
Year Built: 1927
Address: Ferrars Street, , Rokewood Victoria, 3330
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was blessed and laid on Sunday 16th October 1927 by the Most Rev D. Foley D.D. Bishop of Ballarat. Rev H.O. Kane Pastor".
Romsey, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1924
Address: Main Street, , Romsey Victoria, 3434
The first services in the Romsey district were conducted by Father Michael Brannigan in early 1860 in the house of Owen Doolan. A weatherboard church was built in 1868 and demolished in 1967. A new church in the Gothic style and built of brick with a tiled roof was erected in 1924. The Foundation stone was laid on 7 September 1924 by the…
Rose Park, SA - Gartrell Memorial Uniting
Year Built: 1925
Address: 27A Prescott Terrace, , Rose Park South Australia, 5067
An article in the Advertiser Mon 16 Nov 1914 reads in part "The handsome edifice is an expression of the munifeence of Mr Gartrell who has borne the cost and handed it over to the Methodist connexion. It is an imposing structure about 70ft long 32 ft wide and nearly 50 ft high to the apex of the gable. The design which is pure English…