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Year built: between 1921 and 1940
Galong, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1922
Address: McMahon Street, , Galong New South Wales, 2585
George Alfred Killick donated the land for the church to be built. His grandmother Hellen Bembrick Killick laid the foundation stone on 17 April 1922. On 17 April 2022, the Church celebrated 100 years of ministry.
Garah, NSW - St David's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1929
Address: 1 Benarba Street, , Garah New South Wales, 2405
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Ioan Williams on 5th February 1929".
Gardenvale East, VIC - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1933
Address: North Road, , Gardenvale East Victoria, 3185
The Foundation stone was laid 16 December 1933 by Miss L.A. Nicoll a foundation member of the church.
Gardenvale, VIC - St Stephen's Anglican
Year Built: 1928
Address: 111 North Road, , Gardenvale Victoria, 3185
The Foundation stone was laid on 10 March 1928 by the Right Reverend Arthur Vincent Green. The Architect was Louis R Williams and the builder was McBain Brothers.
Geelong East, VIC - Fenwick Memorial Baptist (Former)
Year Built: 1925
Address: 56 St Albans Road, , Geelong East Victoria, 3219
The Foundation stone was laid in June 1925 and the Church was officially opened in December of that year. The Church is now in private hands.
Gilgandra, NSW - St Ambrose Anglican
Year Built: 1921
Address: 94 Wambon Street, , Gilgandra New South Wales, 2827
The Church was designed by Louis R. Williams of North and Williams and built from 1921 to 1922 by J. D. Ryan. It is also known as Cooee Church and Church of St. Ambrose. The Foundation stone was laid by Governor of New South Wales, Sir Walter Edward Davidson, on 22 November 1920 with the words, "In the faith of Jesus Christ; in…
Gilgandra, NSW - St John's Lutheran (Former)
Year Built: 1925
Address: 15 Elizabeth Street, , Gilgandra New South Wales, 2827
Gladesville, NSW - Grace Life
Year Built: 1922
Address: Pearson Lane, , Gladesville New South Wales, 2111
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by Albert Guthery J.P. June 17 1922".
Gladstone, SA - St Peter's Catholic
Year Built: 1928
Address: 7 West Terrace, , Gladstone South Australia, 5473
The Foundation stone was laid on 22 April 1928 by Reverend A Killian D.D.
Glen Huntly, VIC - St Agnes Anglican
Year Built: 1924
Address: 112 Booran Road, , Glen Huntly Victoria, 3163
The first church was opened in 1888. The Church was built in 1924 and subsequently to the design of the noted firm of Melbourne architects, Grainger, Little, Barlow and Hawkins. It is historically and aesthetically significant. Of the Italian Romanesque style which is enhanced by the high level of integrity of the place, the…
Glen Innes, NSW - Methodist (Former)
Year Built: 1929
Address: 143 Church Street, , Glen Innes New South Wales, 2370
Originally built as a Methodist church in 1885, it was purchased in 1983 by the Glen Innes Arts Council Inc. A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid to the Glory of God by E.C. Sommerlad J.P. on 28th Jan 1929 Rev V.T. Smith Minister".
Glen Iris, VIC - St Roch's Catholic
Year Built: 1938
Address: 198 - 200 Burke Road, , Glen Iris Victoria, 3146
In 1923 a church-school-hall was built by the Religious of the Sacred Heart in the grounds of Sacre Coeur. A house known as Valency, present day presbytery site, was leased by the Vincentian Fathers. A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was blessed and laid by Most Rev D. Mannix D.D. Archbishop of Melbourne 13th February…
Glen Iris, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1932
Address: 200 Glen Iris Road, , Glen Iris Victoria, 3146
The first service was held in 1862 in the house of Mr. Robinson in Albion Road; then in a house (some say a wool shed), owned by him, which stood somewhere near where St. Oswald's Church is now erected in High Street. The music was supplied by a Mrs. Mann, who played a concertina. Second-hand bricks for the construction of the Church…
Glenellen, NSW - Bethal Trinity Lutheran
Year Built: 1926
Address: 595 Bethal Road, , Glenellen New South Wales, 2642
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid in Triune God by Rev C Simphendorper and Rev J Stolz 4 March 1926 Gen 28 V 18 ISA 22 A".
Glenunga, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1927
Address: 138 L'Estrange Street, , Glenunga South Australia, 5064
A Foundation stone was laid 27 August 1927 by Mrs P.A. McBride.
Gnowengerup, WA - St Margaret's Anglican
Year Built: 1930
Address: 7 Youngenup Road , , Gnowengerup Western Australia, 6335
Church services were held in the Agricultural Hall prior to a church being built. This church was built of local stone (possibly granite) in 1930. It has a tile roof and small arched steel casement windows. Funds raised by the congregation paid for the church to be built.
Goondiwindi, QLD - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1937
Address: 69 Callandoon Street, , Goondiwindi Queensland, 4390
St Mary's Parish was officially erected in 1891, but the first parish priest, Father Hughes, was resident as early as 1885. It was under his direction that the first church was built by Franchi Baker on land donated by Jacob Lowe of 'WeMown'. It is believed that the site was formerly that of the Callandoon Stockyards. In 1936 Father…
Goorambat, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1924
Address: 97 Halls Road, , Goorambat Victoria, 3725
Formerly a Methodist it was opened in 1865. The current church was erected in 1924. A mural by the name of 'Sophia' came into being in 2017 after acclaimed street artist Adnate approached the Uniting church community to host one inside the church itself as part of the Wall to Wall festival.
Goulburn, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1924
Address: 25 Clifford Street, , New South Wales, 2580
By order of the Governor in 1839, 2 acres of land for a church, schoolhouse and manse were marked off in the area today bounded by Sloane, Bradley and Craig Streets,and on 21st June, 1839, the first stone of the church was laid. The architect was William Hume, and the cost was £685. After the failure of the first builder to fulfil his…
Grafton, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1923
Address: 126 Prince Street, , Grafton New South Wales, 2460
Formerley a Methodist Church built in 1923.
Greenthorpe, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1928
Address: Collon Street west, , Greenethorpe New South Wales, 2809
Formerly a Methodist church the foundation stone was laid on 21 March 1928 by John Fisher.
Grenfell, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1927
Address: Camp Street, , Grenfell New South Wales, 2810
In February, 1867, the Primitive Methodists erected a small iron building at a cost of £75 and conducted a Sunday School in it. On September 4, 1867, tenders were called for the erection of the first Wesleyan Church to be built of pine slabs with a shingle roof. However during the ministry of Rev. R. V. Danne, this building was later to…
Guildford, NSW - Anglican
Year Built: 1934
Address: 2 Bolton Street, , Guildford New South Wales, 2161
A Foundation stone reads, "To the Glory of God this memorial stone was set by The Most Reverend Howard West Kilvinton Nowll DD Archbishop of Sydney Wardens R.M Elner E Rohan W.M Squair April 17th 1937 A.J. Dyer Rector".
Guyra, NSW - St Columba's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1926
Address: 9/21 Tenterden Street, , Guyra New South Wales, 2635
The Architects of the current Church were Powers, Adams and Munnings. The Builder was F. Mott. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Mrs Marjory Jackson 31st March 1926 - Rev E Norman McKie B.A. Minister". A Foundation stone on the church halls reads, " To the Glory of God in Memory of Rev E. Norman…
Guyra, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1928
Address: 56 Ollera Street, , Guyra New South Wales, 2365
The Church was opened in 1928. A Foundation stone reads, "This stone was laid by Rev R.J. Williams on the 28th September 1927". A second foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by Mrs William Moore on the 28th September 1927".
Hampton, VIC - Baptist
Year Built: 1929
Address: 136 Thomas Street, , Hampton Victoria, 3188
A Foundation stone was laid on 7 December 1929 by Evan Rees Esq. The Architects were P Laisted and Warner and the builder was C Lawrence. The Church Hall was built in 1951 and a foundation stone was laid on 14 July by the first Sunday School Superintendent W.R. Walkley.
Hampton, VIC - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1928
Address: 19 Thomas Street, , Hampton Victoria, 3188
The first church was built of timber and used until the present brick church was completed in 1928. The Foundation stone was laid on 1 September 1928 by the Dean of Melbourne.
Hampton, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1925
Address: 59 Holyrood Street, , Hampton Victoria, 3188
In 1924 the Sandringham parish priest, Father Mangan, bought land for this purpose at a cost of £2,000. The land Father Mangan had to purchase was part of the Margarita Estate, approximately 20 acres of land stretching from South Road to Holyrood Street. Dr Henry Backhaus, a priest who had moved to the area from Bendigo upon his…
Harden, NSW - St Anthony's Catholic
Year Built: 1934
Address: Albury Street, , Harden New South Wales, 2587
The Foundation stone was laid on 17 June 1934 by the Bishop of Goulburn the Most Reverend John Barry D.D.
Harris Park, NSW - St Oliver Plunkett Catholic
Year Built: 1929
Address: 35 Wigram Street, , Harris Park New South Wales, 2150
The Freemans Journal of 17 October 1929 described the laying of the foundation stone as thus, The building is of brick and is being built on a block of ground adjacent to the home of the Sisters of Mercy, who have their College at Parramatta. The ground, which is about three-quarters of an acre, was bought for £1254, and the building,…
Harris Park, NSW- St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1932
Address: 13 Crown Street, , Harris Park New South Wales, 2150
The Sydney Morning Herald Sept 6 1932 described the new church as follows. "St Paul's Anglican Church. now being erected at Harris Park (adjoining Parramatta) is to plans prepared by Messrs. H.E. Ross and Rowe architects and is being built, under their supervision by Mr. ft. B. Ashley. As will be seen by the illustration the design is…
Hawthorn, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1923
Address: 13 Hampton Street, , Hawthorn South Australia, 5062
Formerly a Presbyterian Church. This Neo Gothic brick and sandstone building was erected in 1923. Additions on two sides made in 1971.The Foundation stone was laid by Reverend J.A. Mc Lellan on 15 September 1923. The Architect was Hubert Henry Cowell.
Healesville, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1937
Address: Maroondah Highway, , Healesville Victoria, 3777
Formerly Scots' Presbyterian Church, it was constructed in 1937. The foundation stone was laid on 21 August 1937 by W F Bon, whose mother had donated a significant amount to the church building fund. The church was designed by Melbourne architects Scarborough, Robertson and Love and was constructed by a Mr Adam of Fernshaw. The church…
Hedley, VIC - Church of the Transfigeration Anglican
Year Built: 1922
Address: 6584 South Gippsland Highway, , Hedley Victoria, 3967
A Foundation block reads, " This Foundation Block was laid by Rev H.O. Watson Rector on 12th April 1922". The church was designed by Gawler and Drummond and constructed in 1922. A small weatherboard gable structure with a projecting gable side porch towards the front and a projecting gable vestry at the other side and a gabled chancel…
Henley Beach, SA - St Michael and All Angels Anglican
Year Built: 1922
Address: Corner Military Road & South Street, , Henley Beach South Australia, 5022
The Foundation stone was laid on 11 February 1922 by John Barker Esq.
Henley Beach, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1922
Address: Corner Durham & Military Road, , Henley Beach South Australia, 5022
In May, 1883, a block of land was purchased, and a small church built at a cost of £640, which was opened in November of the same year. The original Foundation stone was laid on 25 November 1922 by G.S. Wright and Jas Shearing. The Henley Fulham Congregation was formed on 31st October 1999 from an amalgamation of three congregations:…
Henty, NSW - St John's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1935
Address: Corner Ivor & Hay's Streets, , Henty New South Wales, 2658
The Foundation stone was laid by H.W. Taylor Esq on 5 June 1935.
Henty, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1928
Address: Ivor Street, , Henty New South Wales, 2658
The Foundation stone was laid by Reverend W Brown on 28 March 1928.
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…