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Year built: between 1921 and 1940
North Geelong, VIC - St John the Evangelist Catholic
Year Built: 1935
Address: 19 St David Street, , North Geelong Victoria, 3215
The land had cost £1080 in 1920; the building £3,700, furniture and fencing £800 in 1935. Much of the latter money had been raised by Ashby parishioners by Queen Competitions, Parish Balls and lesser functions, so that they developed a proprietary interest in the project. The architect Mr C. Kelly designed a Romanesque building which…
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".
North Tamworth, NSW - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1939
Address: 13 Bligh Street, , North Tamworth New South Wales, 2340
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This Church dedicated to Our Lady of Victories was solemnly blessed and opened by his Lordship the Most Rev Dr Coleman on 21st May 1939".
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…
Nuriootpa, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1936
Address: 54 Murray Street, , Nuriootpa South Australia, 5355
Formerly a Methodist Church the foundation stone was laid 21 June 1936 by Sir Edward Lucas K.B. The church was called the Coulthard Memorial Church after William Coulthard who laid out the town of Nuriootpa.
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".
Oaklands Park, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1934
Address: 93 Oaklands Rd , , Warradale South Australia, 5046
Formerly a Methodist church. When the Methodists ceased their activities the Presbyterians moved in. The cost of the building including the church hall social room and porch was £650. The land was purchased for £250. The first service was held on December 5 1934 at 3pm. Mrs RB Smith was the first pianist.
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".
Olinda, VIC - St Matthew's Anglican
Year Built: 1935
Address: 17 Monash Avenue, , Olinda Victoria, 3788
In 1903 St Matthews Church of England was erected on this site by a small but determined congregation of Olinda Pioneers. Dedication of the church was celebrated by Archdeacon A.W. Handley on 9 July 1903. Early services were conducted by Lay Reader W.R. Newton. Reverend Newton after his ordination in 1904 continued to travel from Clergy…
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…
Ormond, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1939
Address: Corner North & Booran Roads, , Ormond Victoria, 3204
The Foundation stone was laid on 18 November 1939 by the Right Reverend John Flynn OBE Moderator General. The Architect was Louis R. Williams and the builder was Norman A. Taylor.
Paddinton, 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…
Pascoe Vale, VIC - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1932
Address: Cnr Pleasant & Gyles Streets, , Pascoe Vale Victoria, 3044
A Foundation stone reads, " In Honour of Almighty God and for the worship of the Holy and undivided Trinity this Church is set here dedicated by the Most Reverend Frederick Waldegrave Head BD Lord Archbishop of Melbourne September 22 AD 1932".
Peak Hill, NSW - St Jame's Catholic
Year Built: 1935
Address: 151 Caswell Street, , Peak Hill New South Wales, 2869
Church services were originally held at the home of Denis McAuliffe on his grazing property at Bulgandramine until 1894. The Old St James Catholic Church was located at 116 Derribong Street Peak Hill and was built probably in c.1894 and in use in early 1895 and continued until c1936. The parish map of 1893 shows that John Dunne…
Perth, WA - St John's Lutheran
Year Built: 1936
Address: 16 Aberdeen Street, , Perth Western Australia, 6000
Pastor PE Stolz was called to the Western Australian Home Mission Field with financial help from Germany, and soon another pastor followed to help, AE Reuther. In one par cular year, Pastor PE Stolz travelled 48,000 kilometres by railway and bicycle throughout Western Australia. With the onset of war (WW1), the financial help from Germany…
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.
Purnim, VIC - St Anne's Catholic
Year Built: 1940
Address: 1716 Hopkins Highway, , Purnim Victoria, 3278
The Foundation stone was laid on 19 May 1940 by the most Reverend D. Foley D.D. Bishop of Ballarat.
Pymble, NSW - St Swithuns Anglican
Year Built: 1940
Address: 2a Telegraph Road, , Pymble New South Wales, 2073
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set by His Grace The Lord Archbishop of Sydney The Most Rev H.W.K. Mowll DD February 24 1940. Rector Ven Archdeacon A.L. Wade MA BD".
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".
Quirindi, NSW - St Brigid's Catholic
Year Built: 1935
Address: 3 Thomas Street, , Quirindi New South Wales, 2343
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. The Foundations of this Church erected to the Glory of God under patronage of St Brigid the Mary of Ireland by the Ven Archdeacon T. Harrington P.P. and his faithful parishioners were blessed by the Most Rev John Coleman D.D. Bishop of Armidale on Sunday March 17th 1935".
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".
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…
Rosebery, NSW - St Therese Catholic
Year Built: 1940
Address: 45 Sutherland Street, , Roseberry New South Wales, 2020
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. Church of St Therese This stone was blessed and laid by The Most Rev N.T. Gilroy DD Coadjutor Archbishop of Sydney January 28th 1940. Rev ET Elhan PP."
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".
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.
Selby, VIC - All Saints Anglican
Year Built: 1938
Address: Lacy Street, , Selby Victoria, 3159
The land and the church were given to the people of Selby by Mr. Allen Tye in memory of his wife, Carlotta. The Church was erected in 1938 of local stone by Allen Charles Tye and his daughter in memory Carlotta Louise Tye.
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".
Sheffield, TAS - Uniting
Year Built: 1937
Address: 77 Main Street, , Sheffiled Tasmania, 7306
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Sir Walter Lee K.C.M.C. on the 6th of February 1937 Rev F.R. Woolhouse L.th Minister".