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Year built: between 1921 and 1930
Rugby, NSW - St Aidan's Anglican
Year Built: 1923
Address: Rugby Road, , Rugby New South Wales, 2583
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by Thomas Newburn 23rd Day of March 1923".
Ryde, NSW - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1924
Address: 74a Bowden Street, , Ryde New South Wales, 2112
A Foundation stone reads, "This stone was laid by The Right Reverend the Moderator of the State General Assembly of New South Wales Rev A. Thain Anderson MA Minister of this Church 27th October 1923".
Sandford, TAS - St Martin's Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1924
Address: 18 School Road, , Sandford Tasmania, 7020
The Church is in private hands and for sale in 2024.
Sandringham, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1929
Address: 21 Trentham Road, , Sandringham Victoria, 3191
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Mrs F.W. Francis on 2nd March 1929. Rev John Smiley B.A. Minister, J.F.D. Scarborough Architect".
Sanford, TAS - St Martin's Uniting
Year Built: 1924
Address: 18 School Road, , Sanford Tasmania, 7020
A dedication service was held on 28th of September 1924 with over 200 persons including the Bishop of Tasmania the Rt Reverend E Hay attending. The building was 48ft in length, and 23ft in width exclusive of the vestry and porch. The ceiling and furniture was of polished Tasmanian with two stained glassed windows. The church is now in…
Seacliff, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1928
Address: 7 Wheatland Street, , Seacliff South Australia, 5049
The Foundation stone was laid on 25 February 1928 by S.W. Bailey Esq. The Memorial Hall was erected in 1956 and that foundation stone was laid by Mrs E.A. Story.
Seymour, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1925
Address: Crawford Road, , Seymour Victoria, 3661
The Foundation stone of the current church was laid by the Reverend A. McCullum D.D. on 29 November 1924.The architects were Erowing, Bladden and Dare. The builder were Knight's and Son's.
Sheffield, TAS - Baptist
Year Built: 1930
Address: 102 Main Street, , Sheffield Tasmania, 7306
Two foundation stones reads, " This stone was laid by the Rev V.G. Britton as a memorial to the late William Gibson who on this site built the Tabernacle in 1891 which was destroyed by fire March 23rd 1930". The other stone reads, " This stone was laid by John Soundy Esq, M.H.A. October 11th 1930".
Sheffield, TAS - Holy Cross Catholic
Year Built: 1921
Address: 42 High Street, , Sheffield Tasmania, 7306
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was blessed and laid by the Most Rev Archbishop William Barry on November 13th 1921 DEO Grattas".
Shepparton, VIC - St Augustine's Anglican
Year Built: 1926
Address: 95 Maude Street, , Shepparton Victoria, 3630
The first Anglican service in Shepparton was conducted by Archdeacon Tucker in 1875 in Mr. A. F. Rowe's dining room at his premises situated near the banks of the Goulburn adjacent to the old Port of Shepparton. Canon W. L C. Howard of Beechworth had the oversight of the Shepparton Districts until 1879. In the previous year, Mr J.D.…
Shepparton, VIC - St Brendan's Catholic
Year Built: 1924
Address: 121 Knight Street, , Shepparton Victoria, 3630
The very first Mass held in the Shepparton area was held in 1876.* The first reference to St Brendan's church was made in the Advocate Newspaper of 16 July 1881 when it mentioned the drawing of an Art Union for the St Brendan's Presbytery. The names of the Architect and builder are not known due to a fire that destroyed the records.*…
Skipton, VIC - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1924
Address: 1 Montgomery Street, , Skipton Victoria, 3361
An historical board at the front of the church reads' " The first Church of England services in Skipton were held in 1910 in the Mechanics hall. In 1913 a timber church building was brought in from Happy Valley to a block of land given by Mrs Charles Fairbairn. The present church was built in 1924 thanks to the efforts of the congregation…
St Arnaud, VIC - Church of Christ
Year Built: 1929
Address: Corner Queen's Avenue & Alma Streets, , St Arnaud Victoria, 3478
The Church was built in a simple Inter-War Carpenter Gothic Style. A local congregation of the Church of Christ was formed in 1904 and erected their first church in 1907. Until then, services were held in the Mechanics’ Institute. This church was built after a fire destroyed the old one in 1929.
St Helens, TAS - St Helena and St Stanislaus Catholic
Year Built: 1921
Address: 69 Cecillia Street, , St Helens Tasmania, 7216
Father Martial Mary went to live at St. Helens (George's Bay) in 1878. He built a small timber church and presbytery. One of the most prominent Catholics at St. Helens at the turn of the century was Thomas Haley, "Manager for Messrs. Thureau's Deep Lead Tin Mining Company, the Carson De Bells Wolfram Company, and the New Zealand Fire…
Sunshine, VIC - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1926
Address: 120 Anderson Road, , Sunshine Victoria, 3020
Of traditional English design a foundation stone reads, "To the Glory of God this stone was laid by H.V. McKay Esq GBL FRGS 15th May 1926. ?? Robinson Architect".
Surrey Hills, VIC - Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1921
Address: Union Road, , Surrey Hills Victoria, 3127
In 1907 the present Trinity Hall was built as the Holy Trinity Church by Taylor Brother for £595. It was a rough cast building with outside strappings of jarrah timber and a small steeple giving it the appearance of an English church. A larger church was soon required and the present brick church was consecrated in 1922 with the copper…
Sutherland, NSW - Sutherland Grace Chinese Christian Catholic
Year Built: 1925
Address: 1 Acton Street, , Sutherland New South Wales, 2232
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid to the Glory of God by W.G. Judd Esq on 11th July 1925".
Sutton, NSW - St Peter's Anglican
Year Built: 1925
Address: Camp Street, , Sutton New South Wales, 2620
The Foundation stone was laid in September 1925 by Reverend A.H. Champion.
Swanpool, VIC - St Aidan's Anglican
Year Built: 1921
Address: 7 Swanpool Lima Road, , Swanpool Victoria, 3673
A Foundation stone reads, " The Foundation stone of this Church erected to the Glory of God was laid by the Lord Bishop of Wangaratta 20th May 1921".
Swifts Creek, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1928
Address: 6846 Great Alpine Road, , Swifts Creek Victoria, 3896
A Foundation stone reads, " Presbyterian Church Swifts Creek To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Duncan Wm Johnston Esq, on the 15th December 1928".
Tailem Bend, SA - St Columbkille Catholic
Year Built: 1924
Address: 2 Station Drive, , Tailem Bend South Australia, 5259
The Foundation stone was laid on 24 February 1924 by the Right Reverend Monsignor P. Hurley P.P. V.G.
Tailem Bend, SA - St Luke's Anglican
Year Built: 1926
Address: North Terrace, , Tailem Bend South Australia, 5259
The Foundation stone was laid by Archdeacon Bussell on 8 August 1926.
Tailem Bend, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1927
Address: Gollan Street, , Tailem Bend South Australia, 5259
The Foundation stone of the original church was laid on 22 September 1900. It was later re laid at the request of L.A. Pontt on 5 December 1938. The Foundation stone of the current church was laid on 21 May 1927 by Mrs A.D. McCutcheon.
Tangambalanga, VIC - St Mark's Anglican
Year Built: 1924
Address: Huon Kiewa Road, , Tangambalanga Victoria, 3691
A Foundation stone reads, " St Mark's Church of England A.M.D.G. This stone was laid by Elizabeth Coulston October 29th 1924 Rev R. Gordon Tavare Rector".
Tarrington, VIC - St Michael's Lutheran
Year Built: 1927
Address: 7901 Hamilton Highway, , Tarrington Victoria, 3301
The first, built about 1854, was a pug and timber framed church with a thatched roof, the second was a bluestone church, built in 1858 and the third, also bluestone, built in 1863, which was burnt down in 1944. The present church was erected in 1927. It is built of pressed red bricks with unpainted render details in a late but…
Temora, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1930
Address: DeBoos Street, , Temora New South Wales, 2666
The first church of 1881 was the current church hall. The Foundation stone was laid on 11 June 1930 by the Right Reverend C.A. White B.A. Moderator Presbyterian Church in NSW. The Presbyterian Hall was originally the church. It was built in 1881 and dedicated in 1882.
Thirroul, NSW - St Michael's Catholic
Year Built: 1921
Address: 325 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, , Thirroul New South Wales, 2515
A Foundation stone reads, " To the honor and Glory of God under the patronage of St Molua this stone was solemnly blessed and laid by His Grace Archbishop Kelly on Sunday 8th May 1921".
Toolamba West, VIC - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1922
Address: 575 Toolamba Rushworth Road, , Toolamba West Victoria, 3614
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by Mrs W. Patterson 18th April 1922".
Toowong, QLD - St Ignatius Catholic
Year Built: 1929
Address: 30 Kensignton Terrace, , Toowong Queensland, 4066
The foundation stone of the present church was laid on 16 June 1929 and the building was opened on 18 May 1930. Built in the Italian Romanesque style and designed by the Sydney architect, John Francis Hennessey, the building features polychrome brickwork.
Townsville, QLD - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1921
Address: 8 Fryer Street, , North Ward Queensland, 4810
The Church was designed by Townsville architectural firm Charles Dalton Lynch and Walter Hunt, and was constructed by Townsville building firm Rooney Ltd in 1920-1921. The church, which faces Fryer Street, was located close to the site of the original church which had faced the Strand. The altar, which was designed by parish priest…
Towrang, NSW - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1928
Address: 492 Towrang Road, , Towrang New South Wales, 2580
Prior to building of the first church services were held in a room ajoining the store. In 1905 Mr Edward Johnson gave an acre of gorund for the site of a Church. The Committee then purchased an additional half acre and a wooden church was built. The building by 1928 was in a dangerous condition so the old church was demolished and a new…
Trafalgar, VIC - St Mary's Anglican
Year Built: 1926
Address: Corner Church & Contingent Streets, , Trafalgar Victoria, 3824
The first St Mary's Church was opened in 1883 and it was replaced by a second St Mary's in 1906 and a third St Mary's in 1926. The Foundation stone of the third church was laid on 8 June 1926 by the Right Reverend C.H. Cranswick Bishop of Gippsland. Architects were Cawler and Drummond and the church was built by C Ball.
Travancore, VIC - St George's Anglican
Year Built: 1925
Address: Corner Lucknow & Baroda Streets, , Travancore Victoria, 3032
The Foundation stone was laid on 2 May 1925 by his Excellency the Earl of Stradbroke Governor of Victoria. The church is constructed of red brick and was designed by architect Louis Williams and opened for worship in 1925. Williams envisaged a large church with tower, church hall and vicarage however, the church was never built and a…
Turramurra, NSW - Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1927
Address: 17A Eastern Road, , Turramurra New South Wales, 2074
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by Rt Rev Scott West DD Moderator General 11th June 1927". The Church is now called Eternal Gospel with Chinese congregation.
Unley, SA - St Augustines Anglican
Year Built: 1922
Address: 183 Unley Road, , Unley South Australia, 5061
The Foundation stone was laid by the Govenor General George Murray in 1922. The Church is an example of Gothic Revival Church architecture. Of special note is the fine collection of stained glass windows executed by the important firms of Morris and Company and their successor Dearle. The altar window is one of the major Morris and…
Wahroonga, NSW - St John's Uniting
Year Built: 1929
Address: 13 Stuart Street, , Wahroonga New South Wales, 2076
The first church building on the site was an Amusement Hall purchased for A£1,000 in 1898 which was a brick building capable of holding 150 people. It came with an acre of land. The foundation stone of the new church was laid by the then Governor of NSW, Sir Dudley de Chair in 1929 and the first service held therein on 26 April 1930.…
Walpeup, VIC - Sacred Heart Catholic (Former)
Year Built: 1921
Address: 17 Glen Street, , Walpeup Victoria, 3507
A Foundation stone in Latin reads, " Hic Lapis Positus Est July 17th 1921 Rev D. Issmus Daniel Foley Episcopus".
Wandearah East, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1927
Address: 1311 Wandearah Road, , Wandearah East South Australia, 5523
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God Laid by E.J. Eagle Esq Aug 30th 1927". A further Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God Laid by T. Vanstone Esq Aug 30 1927". A wall plaque reads, " To the Glory of God Commemorating 100 years of worship in this Church 1895 to Sunday 26 March 1995".
Warooka, SA - St James Anglican
Year Built: 1926
Address: 16 Brnetwood Road, , Warooka South Australia, 5577
An Heritage board at the front of the church reads, " From the time of settlement the Anglican Community has been present in the Warocka and district area, and for many years services were held in the original institute Hall. In 1890 Mr. James Day provided land for an Anglican Church building, however, his dream was not to be realised for…
Warracknabeal, VIC - Church of Christ
Year Built: 1924
Address: 52 Jamouneau Street, , Warrcknabeal Victoria, 3393
A Foundation stone reads, " Church of Christ This stone was laid to the Glory of God Aug 13th 1924".