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Year built: between 1921 and 1940
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…
Mackay, QLD - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1935
Address: 46 Juliet Street, , Mackay Queensland, 4740
The Foundation stone is in Latin and approximatly reads, " To the greater glory of God and to the most blessed AE MARY MARINE MARINE OF THE EGLESIA He was placed on August 18 A.D. 1935 Rev J. MULCAHY PARC:AID.
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 - St Lawrence O'Toole Catholic
Year Built: 1936
Address: Mid Western Highway, , Mandurama New South Wales, 2792
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was set and blessed by Most Rev John Francis Norton D.D. Bishop of Bathurst 29th December 1935".
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…
Mannum, SA - St Martin's Lutheran
Year Built: 1935
Address: Cliff Street, , Mannum South Australia, 5238
There is a foundation stone laid on 25 August 1935. The hall was erected in 1960.
Mansfield, VIC - St Francis Xavier Catholic
Year Built: 1937
Address: 54 Hunter Street, , Mansfield Victoria, 3722
The Architect was P.J. O'Connor and the builder was J.A. Sparks. The Church was blessed and opened by the Most Reverend D Mannix D.D. Archbishop of Melbourne on 19 December 1937.
Mansfield, VIC - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1940
Address: Corner Highett & Victoria Streets, , Mansfield Victoria, 3722
The Foundation stone for the original Church was laid on 5 September 1865 by Mr Alfred Chenery J.P. The first service was held in May of 1866. Consecration of the Church took place on 9 November 1887 and was performed by the Right Rev Bishop Filed Flowers Geo. The Parish Hall was approved for construction in 1906 and was to be of…
Manuka, ACT - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1938
Address: Corner Canberra Ave & Captain Cook Crescent, , Manuka Australian Capital Territory, 2603
Of Gothic design, revealing the influence of W B Griffin on his former partner, the architect J Burcham Clamp. A parishioner, W J Perry was the successful tenderer. The foundation stone was laid by The Governor-General, Lord Gowrie on 11 December 1938. Four bays of the nave were completed by July 1939 and dedicated on 6 August 1939 by…
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".
Margate, TAS - All Saints' Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1933
Address: Corner Channel Highway & Van Morey Road, , Margate Tasmania, 7054
The Foundation stone was laid on 9 July 1933 by D.B. Blackwood Archdeacon and the church was consecrated the following November.
Maroubra, NSW - Holy Family Catholic
Year Built: 1939
Address: 214 Maroubra Road, , Maroubra New South Wales, 2035
The Foundation stone was laid in 1939 and the church was blessed in 1940.
McLaren Vale, SA - St Paul's Lutheran
Year Built: 1934
Address: 6 Aldersey Street, , McLaren Vale South Australia, 5171
The present Lutheran congregation had its beginnings a few kilometres away at Willunga, in a railway cottage the home of the Constable family. Services were quarterly with the first happening on 10 June 1934. The adhoc nature of services continued up to and including the duration of WW2 as did the support of visiting Pastors. A block…
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.…
Mooroopna, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1936
Address: McLennan Street, , Mooroopna Victoria, 3629
A Foundation stone reads, St Mary's Church School blessed and opened by The Right Reverend ???? Bishop of Sandhurst 1936". Rev H.E.Ryan Rector H.L. Hanlon Architect".
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".
Moree, NSW - All Saints Anglican
Year Built: 1935
Address: 101 Boston Street, , Moree New South Wales, 2400
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. and in honour of All Saints this stone was laid by John Stoward Lord Bishop of Armidale on July 3rd 1935. Horace Ernest West Th School Vicar". A further foundation sone reads, " The Warriors Chapel A.M.D.G. This stone was laid by Chaplain E.T. Ormerod Vicar. September 3rd 1950". The vicarage, which…
Moree, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1938
Address: 21 Frome Street, , Moree New South Wales, 2400
The first Church was erected in 1867 on a two acre block occupying half of the land bounded by Balo, Heber, Frome and Gwydir streets, the church being built approximately on the site of the present manse. The current Church was erected by Hetherington & Pritchard and was opened in December 1938. The architect was Mr Hugh McCourt.…
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…
Mosman, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1936
Address: 38A Belmont Road, , Mosman New South Wales, 2088
The Church was designed by Mr W. N. McPherson, In the form of a cross. The Foundation Stone was laid by Sir Arthur Cocks on the 14th November, 1936 and the Dedication and Opening of the new building took place on 26th June, 1937. At the base of the tower on the outside is the foundation stone with the inscription! "This Memorial Stone…
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.
Murrumbeena, VIC Uniting
Year Built: 1934
Address: 117 Murrumbeena Road, , Murrumbeena Victoria, 3163
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stne was laid by the Very Rev R.W. McLean M.A. on February 17th 1934. Rev A McDonald M.A. Minister. Louis R Williams FRAIA Architect ?? Crabe Builder".
Myrtleford, VIC - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1932
Address: Clyde Street, , Myrtleford Victoria, 3737
The Centenary of this parish was held in 1972 but the present brick church dates only from 1932. A red brick Gothic Louis William's creation, it has a familiar and distinctive revival atmosphere. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God in honour of St Paul and for the teaching of the Catholic faith. Anno Domini 1932". A…
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.
Naracoorte, SA - St Thomas Aquinas Catholic
Year Built: 1937
Address: Gordon Street, , Naracoorte South Australia, 5271
The Foundation stone was laid on 7 March 1937 by the Most Reverend Andrew Killian D.D. Archbishop of Adelaide. The architect was Herbert H Jory.
Narromine, NSW - Catholic
Year Built: 1933
Address: 20 Dandaloo Street, , Narromine New South Wales,
A Church plaque reads, " St Augustines Church first Church was wooden building built 1894 - replaced by a brick structure on site of present presbytery 1912 - 1932 destroyed by Tornado 1932 - Church rebuilt on present site opened 16th July 1933".
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".
Neutral Bay, NSW - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1940
Address: 14 Lindsay Street, , Neutral Bay New South Wales, 2089
In 1906, Cardinal Moran opened the church and school at Neutral Bay which was built at a cost of almost ₤1,000. This building is now the parish hall. In 1914 Fr. Francis McDermott was appointed parish priest of Neutral Bay parish and remained there until he died in 1938. The present church building was opened in 1940.
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…
Newlyn North, VIC - St Matthew's Anglican
Year Built: 1932
Address: Newlyn Reservoir Road, , Newlyn North Victoria, 3364
Built of Clinker brick in 1932. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this Foundation stone was laid by Philip, Fourth Bishop of Ballarat 25th Oct 1931".
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 Albury, NSW - All Saints Anglican
Year Built: 1938
Address: 412 Bellevue Street, , North Albury New South Wales, 2640
Utilitarian style with combination of Georgian and Art Deco influence (Joustra, 1997). The building is a brick structure with a main hall section and a verandah, enclosed by three arches, on the northern side. The main material is red brick with white concrete trim around the windows, doors and arches. The exterior of the building is in…