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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.

Turramurra, NSW - Uniting

Year Built: 1935

Address: 10 Turramurra Avenue, , Turramurra New South Wales, 2074

A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set by the Pattinson Family 17th August 1935".

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 - Anglican

Year Built: 1937

Address: 2 Water Street, , Wahroonga New South Wales, 2076

A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by The Most Reverend Howard West Kilvinton Mowll DD Archbishop of Sydney 1st May 1937". A Foundation stone on the Church hall reads, " To the Glory of God this Church extension was opened and dedicated by Rt Rev Dr Paul Barnett 31st October 1999".

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.…

Waitara, NSW - Uniting (Former)

Year Built: 1931

Address: 79 Edgeworth David Avenue, , Waitara New South Wales, 2076

The Church was designed by the architect, Mr N W McPherson. The builder was Mr A J Avery, a church member and Sunday School teacher. The building was constructed of brick and was completed in 1931 and officially opened on October 3 that year. The Church is now a School under the Amitabha Foundation.

Walwa, VIC - Anglican (Former)

Year Built: 1936

Address: Shelley Street, , Walwa Victoria, 3709

A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by The Rev R.C.H. Crigan 13th October 1935".

Walwa, VIC - Christ the King Catholic

Year Built: 1932

Address: 25 Shelly Street, , Walwa Victoria, 3709

A Foundation stone reads, "To the Glory of God Church of Christ the King, this stone was blessed and laid by Rev. Dr.Flynn on Dec 4th 1932. Right Rev John McCarthy, Bishop. J. T. Awburn, Pastor. Harold L. Hanlon Architect".

Werribee, VIC - St Andrew's Catholic

Year Built: 1938

Address: 100 Greaves Street N, , Werribee Victoria, 3030

In 1861, land was set aside for a Catholic church in Werribee, in an area bounded by Mortimer, Greaves and Stawell Streets and Ballan Road. The Bishop of Melbourne, the Rt. Rev. J.A.Goold, blessed and opened the first church in 1871. Because there were many Scottish settlers in the area, the name of St. Andrew – patron saint of Scotland –…

West Heidelberg, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1925

Address: Corner St Hellier & Edwin Streets, , West Heidelberg Victoria,

The original church building was built in 1925.

West Tamworth, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic

Year Built: 1930

A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was solemnly blessed and laid by The Right Rev Count P.J. O'Connor D.D. Bishop of Armidale on Palm Sunday April 13 1930".

West Wyalong, NSW - St Mary's Catholic

Year Built: 1929

Address: 47 Church Street, , West Wyalong New South Wales, 2671

‘Rev. John Fogarty was appointed resident priest in 1894, and built an iron church (the ‘tinny’) in 1894, which was replaced by a brick church-school in 1912. The Sisters of Mercy arrived in 1896 to conduct school in the ‘tinny’. A fine brick Romanesque church was opened at West Wyalong on 21 July 1929 under Rev. Garrett Shannon.’

Williams, WA - Holy Trinity Anglican

Year Built: 1925

Address: 14 Adam Street, , Williams Western Australia, 6391

The Church houses the House of Grace from the original church. Parishioners carted the better bricks from the original site and these were included in the new church. After the order of St Boniface was closed in 1929 the parish was taken over by Rev Frank Mann.

Wilston, QLD - St Alban's Anglican

Year Built: 1928

Address: 47 Lovedale Street, , Wilston Queensland, 4051

A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G In Honour of St Albans the Martyr and in memory of those who fell in the Great War this stone was laid on November 11th A.D. 1928. By the Rev Canon Stevenson MA first Vicar of this Parish". This brick church was opened on Anzac Day 1929

Wollongong, NSW - City Central Presbyterian

Year Built: 1937

Address: 33 Burelli Street, , Wollongong New South Wales, 2500

A plaque on a stone reads, " This stone is from the original Presbyterian Church, which was the first church in Wollongong, and was situated on the north-western corner of Crown & Church streets. The site was given by Charles Throsby Smith Esq., September, 1837. The present site was donated by William Lang Esq., December, 1935. This…

Woolloongabba, QLD - Holy Trinity Anglican

Year Built: 1930

Address: 68 Hawthorne Street, , Woolloongabba Queensland, 4102

Since 1869, three church buildings have stood on this hill top site. In 1870, a simple wooden church was built after a design by the Irish born, Australian architect, Richard Gailey (1834–1924). At this time, the church was called, Woolloongabba Church of England, South Brisbane. A second church building was dedicated for service on 23…

Woolloongabba, QLD - St Luke's Catholic

Year Built: 1936

Address: 43 Taylor Street, , Woolloogabba Queensland, 4102

Prior to the construction of St Luke's, Buranda, the Catholic community in the area was part of the parish of the combined districts of Coorparoo and Ipswich Road formed in 1913 when Father J. O'Leary was appointed the first parish priest. The Church was designed by Brisbane architect Frank Leo Cullen and built in the Spanish Mission…

Yambuk, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic (former)

Year Built: 1932

Address: 18 High Street, , Yambuk Victoria, 3285

The Church was opened by the Most Reverend Daniel Foley DD Bishop of Ballarat on 28th of August 1932.

Yarraville, VIC - Pilgrim Uniting

Year Built: 1931

Address: 77A Bayview Road, , Yarraville Victoria, 3013

A Methodist chapel was first built on the Bayview road site in 1888 and the current brick building was built in 1931. The new church was to seat 200 including the choir. The estimated cost was £2,000. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God and for the healing of souls this stone was laid by Mr Thomas Leigh on 18th October…

Yarraville, VIC - Protestant

Year Built: 1930

Address: 35 Lennox Street, , Yarraville Victoria, 3013

A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God and for the Blessing of Young Life This stone was laid by His Excellency The Governor of Victoria Lord Somers on September 6th 1930".

Yarraville, VIC - St Augustine's Catholic

Year Built: 1924

Address: 71 Somerville Road, , Yarraville Victoria, 3013

The Church is in Romanesque style and was commenced in November 1923. A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was laid June 1st 1924 and the Church was blessed and opened Feb 1st 1925. His Grace the Most Rev Daniel Mannix D.D. L.L.D. Archbishop of Melbourne Rev T English P.P.". The Church was constructed between 1918 and 1924…