Churches
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Year built: between 1931 and 1940
Alexandra, VIC - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1937
Address: 39 Downey Street, , Alexandra Victoria, 3714
The first church of St John's in Alexandra was built in 1868 and is now the parish ahll. The building was moved from a more southerly site in town to the present position in 1938. The Foundation stone of the current church was laid by Reverend Douglas Blake on 18 November 1937. The present church is of reinforced concrete designed by…
Amamoor, QLD - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1935
Address: 17 Busby Street, , Amamoor Queensland, 4570
The Church was opened in 1935 later becoming Amamoor Uniting Church. It closed in 2017.
Angaston, SA - Church of St Hugh Anglican
Year Built: 1931
Address: Schilling Street, , Angaston South Australia, 5353
The Foundation stone was laid on 31 January 1931 by Lord Bishop of Adelaide Arthur Nutter. The Architect was Dean W Berry.
Annerley, QLD - Mary Immaculate Catholic
Year Built: 1932
Address: 616 Ipswich Road, , Annerley Queensland, 4103
A group of parishioners approached Archbishop James Duhig with a proposal to construct a building that could serve the parish as both a church and a school. Their request was approved and land was subsequently purchased by Archbishop Duhig for £814 in October 1912. Only ten years after the opening of the original church, Archbishop…
Arncliffe, NSW - St Francis Xavier Catholic
Year Built: 1931
Address: 4 Forest Road, , Arncliffe New South Wales, 2205
The Church was designed by Clement Clancy in the Romanesque style and built in 1931. It features a distinctive 33 metre high round Celtic tower. A Foundation stone reads, "This stone was blessed and laid by Archbishop Kelly Dec 3rd 1911".
Ascot Vale, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1938
Address: 123 St Leonard's Road, , Ascot Vale Victoria, 3032
The Foundation stone of a new church was laid by Archbishop Mannix on 1 July 1934. The church was completed, and opened by Archbishop Mannix on 15 May 1938. It was constructed in the neo-Romanesque architectural style, a revival of the Romanesque style common in Europe between the years 900 and 1200. A full description can be reads…
Ashfield, NSW - Baptist
Year Built: 1937
Address: 19 Holden Street, , Ashfield New South Wales, 2131
The first Baptist Church building in Ashfield was in 1886 at 25 Holden Street, The current Church is the third on this site and was built in 1937. A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was unveiled to the Glory of God by Rev R. Goodman Pastor of the Church 28th August 1937". A church of dark brown face brickwork with dressings of…
Bairnsdale, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1936
Address: 268 Main Street, , Bairnsdale Victoria, 3875
The History of St Mary's Catholic parish started in 1861 when a reservation of an area from the Lands Department of Victoria was made on the corner of Pyke and Nicholson streets with a frontage to Main street. By 1869 a suitable wooden building had been erected and was valued at £169. A new brick church was built in 1883. The current…
Balgowlah, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1932
Address: 122 Condamine Street, , Balgowlah New South Wales, 2093
The Sydney Morning herald in part on 17 May 1932 reported, "A contract has been let for a commodious and ornamental church building at Balgowlah. The site chosen is in a commanding position on the Sydney-road. near the Junction with Condamine street. Under the scheme the completed church will seat 300 or more. persons, but the first…
Ballarat North, VIC - St Columba's Catholic
Year Built: 1939
Address: 802 Armstrong Street, , Ballarat North Victoria, 3350
Balmattum, VIC - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1938
Address: Hume Highway, , Balmattum Victoria, 3666
The Church is part of the the Benalla Presbyterian Parish since its inception, but at the time was knows as duck pond the name derived from a chain of water holes crossing the route of the Sydney Road. The first srvices were held in the school. The wooden church building was erected in 1878 and opeend on 6 October 1878 by Reverend Reid.…
Balwyn, VIC - Baptist
Year Built: 1938
Address: 517 Whitehorse Road, , Balwyn Victoria, 3127
The Church was opened at 3pm on April 30th 1938 by Mr C Harley of the Congregation and the service was conducted by the President of the Baptist Union Mr C.H. Book. A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid to the Glory of God by G.W.Green Esq 13 November 1937. Rev E.R. Thorne, Pastor".
Barton, ACT - St Andrews Presbyterian
Year Built: 1934
Address: Corner State Circle & Canberra Avenue, , Barton Australian Capital Territory, 2600
A sandstone Church in an adaptation of the Gothic Revival style. The side tower is square with a sandstone spire. The interior fills the usual sanctuary area and has fine joinery, particularly in the pulpit and screens. It contains many memorials of National importance. The Foundation stone was laid on 27 November 1929 by His Excellency…
Berry, NSW - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1934
Address: 83 Victoria Street, , Berry New South Wales, 2535
The first Presbyterian Church in Berry was erected in a prime location on a hill to the north of the town in the late 1880's, and was built on five acres, donated to the congregation by David Berry. A Foundation reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Right Rev D.F. Brandt May 9th 1934 - Thos J. Darling Architect Rev D.L.…
Berry, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1935
Address: Albert Street, , Berry New South Wales, 2535
The Church was established in 1870. A Foundation stone reads, "This Foundation stone of St Patrick's Church Berry was solemnly blessed and laid by His Grace The Most Rev M. Sheehan D.D. 24 November 1935".
Berry, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1932
Address: 71 Albert Street, , Berry New South Wales, 2535
Mr. J. M. Mills was appointed architect and plans were prepared, and after some modifications suggested by the Trustees, the plans were accepted and tenders called. The lowest tender, that of Messrs. Whitwell Bros, of Hurstville, was accepted. A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was set by Rev W. Green 30.6.32 - G. Gillam Secretary…
Bondi Junction, NSW - Holy Cross Catholic
Year Built: 1940
Address: 15 Adelaide Street, , Bondi Junction New South Wales, 2022
The original church was built in 1907 and enlarged twice. The present church was opened in 1940 and is of Art Deco style with Romanesque windows and prominent stained glass depicting the 14 Stations of the Cross. The Foundation stone was laid in 1939.
Bothwell, TAS - St Andrew's Catholic
Year Built: 1939
Address: 19 Patrick Street, , Bothwell Tasmania, 7030
The Church at Bothwell was given a two-acre grant by the Colonial Government. In May 1864 permission to quarry stone on Mount Adelaide near Bothwell, "towards the completion of a church at Bothwell for the use of the Roman Catholic community". At this stage, the church was well advanced, but the private quarry from which stone had been…
Bowen, QLD - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1936
Address: 75 Herbert Street, , Bowen Queensland, 4805
The original timber church was constructed in 1865. The present brick Holy Trinity Church was constructed from between 1936-1937. It was designed by Harold Brown of Mackay and built by J.M. Lowcock.
Bridport, TAS - St Mark's Anglican
Year Built: 1931
Address: 99 Main Street, , Bridport Tasmania, 7262
A wooden church with an iron roof. It was built in 1931 and the chancel and first bay of the nave were dedicated the same year. The church was designed and built by local contractors and was dedicated by Bishop Hay on Sunday 19 July 1931. A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. In Fid D.N.I.C. Apidis SVMM Anglvaris X1V KAL IVN A.D.…
Brighton, VIC - St Joan of Arch Catholic
Year Built: 1938
Address: 118 New Street, , Brighton Victoria, 3186
The Foundation stone was laid on 13 November 1938 by the Most Reverend D Mannix D.D. Archbishop of Melbourne. The Architect was P.J. O'Connor.
Bundaberg, QLD - St Andrew's Presbyterian (Former)
Year Built: 1932
Address: 61 Woogarra Street, , Bundaberg Queensland, 4670
Prominent Brisbane architect Lange L. Powell designed St Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Construction of the church in the early 1930s was a local work-generating scheme during a time of economic depression. The Church adopted a deliberate policy to ensure that funds for the construction of the church were spent on local labour and…
Bundaberg, QLD - Uniting
Year Built: 1937
Address: 34 Barolin Street, , Bundaberg Queensland, 4670
The Church was opened in 1937.
Bungalow, NSW - St Kevin's Catholic
Year Built: 1935
Address: 1 Deacon Street, , Bangalow New South Wales, 2479
A Foundation stone reads, "D O M This foundation stone of St Kevin's Church was laid in 20th January 1935 by the Most Rev John Carroll D.D. Bishop of Lismore Ven Archdeacon Scott PP". A plaque on a rock at the steps to the Church reads, "Church of St Kevins Bangalow Blessed by Bishop P Farrelly 16th June 1935. Archdeacon B Scott PP.…
Camberwell, VIC - Baptist
Year Built: 1940
Address: 460 Riversdale Road, , Hawthorn East Victoria, 3123
A Foundation stone reads, "To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Rev E.C. Burleigh B.A. 9th September 1939. Architect H.E.L. Tranter Builder S Whitehead".
Canungra, QLD - St Luke's Anglican
Year Built: 1936
Address: 15 Kidston Street, , Canungra Queensland, 4275
On 18 October 1936 the Church was officially opened and dedicated by Archbishop William Wand. The building was designed by architect Raymond Clare Nowland and the contractor was Gordon Rhodes, supervised by architect Thomas Percy. It was built in the Old English Gothic style using rose cedar.
Canungra, QLD - St Margaret Mary Catholic
Year Built: 1934
Address: King Street, , Canungra Queensland, 4275
Before the building of St Margaret Mary’s Church, Mass was held within the private homes of Canungra residents. The church building was designed by J. P. (Jack) Donoghue and built by B. Robertson, with the official opening by Archbishop Duhig being held on June 24th, 1934.
Carnegie, VIC - Presbyterian (Former)
Year Built: 1938
Address: 142 Grange Road, , Carnigie Victoria, 3163
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by the Moderator The Right Rev F.W. Bolland M.C.M.A. 5th March 1938 Rev S.A. Vertigan Minister. Architects H.H. and F.B. Kemp. Builder Norman Miller".
Casino, NSW - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1940
Address: 126 Canterbury Street, , Casino New South Wales, 2470
The first Catholic Church was erected in 1876. The current Church was built of local red bricks in 1940. A late Art Deco church with rectangular lines and heavy scale and bulk. Romanesque elements on facade. The Church was consecrated in May, 1940 by the Bishop of Lismore. The bricks came from Coombell, south of Casino.
Caulfield South, VIC - Holy Cross Catholic
Year Built: 1937
Address: 707 Glenhuntly Road, , Caulfield South Victoria, 3162
Masses were first offered by Father O'Brien in the court room of the Caulfield Town Hall. The design is in the Gothic style and incorporates the cross into the design of the churches. Holy Cross was built in this manner, with a central nave measuring 28 metres in length and 11 metres in width. The two side porches at the altar end…
Caulfield South, VIC - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1933
Address: 237 North Road, , Caulfield South Victoria, 3162
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Miss L.A. Nicoll a Foundation member 16.12.33. Minister Rev A Heathcote Fletcher".
Chatswood, NSW - Congregational (Former)
Year Built: 1933
Address: 42 Anderson Street, , Chatswood New South Wales, 2067
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Rev R.B. Reynolds MA BD Chairman of the Congregational Union in its Centenary Year March 18th 1933".
Como, WA - St Augustine's Anglican
Year Built: 1935
Address: Park Street, , Como Western Australia, 6152
The Foundation stone was laid on 3 March 1935.
Croydon, VIC - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1939
Address: 35 Wicklow Avenue, , Croydon Victoria, 3136
The Sacred Heart Croydon Monastery was officially opened on Monastery Hill by Archbishop Mannix in April 1939 - a new seminary for the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. The complex featured a chapel, library, cloisters, classrooms, refectory, kitchens and domestic offices. From its very origins, Monastery Hill has been a place where the…
Cygnet, TAS - St James' Catholic
Year Built: 1940
Address: 34 Mary Street, , Cygnet Tasmania, 7112
A Foundation stone attached to the building was laid on 18 February 1940 by his Grace the Archbishop of Hobart J.D. Simonds. The Church was opened on 6 October of the same year. The church was designed in the Moorish style.
Devonport, TAS - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1932
Address: 45 Steele Street, , Devonport Tasmania, 7310
The foundation stone was laid by Rev W.H.E. Abbey Circuit minister and Chairman of Mersey district June 27 1931. The current church building was opened on March 1932 . The Church was closed in 2018. This is now a Community Wellness centre. A Tasmanian, multi-faceted media production company.
Drouin, VIC - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1936
Address: 4 Frances Avenue, , Drouin Victoria, 3818
When the Drouin Mechanics Institute, with hall and meeting room, was opened in May 1879 Church of England church services were transferred to that building from the Shire Office. The original Christ Church was built in 1880 on land donated on cnr Grant St and Albert Road by Mrs Richard Higgs. It was dedicated on 18 January 1880 by Dean…
Dumbalk, VIC - St Andrew's Anglican
Year Built: 1937
Address: 6 Nerrena Road, , Dumbalk Victoria, 3956
The Church was established in 1937.
Elwood, VIC - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1939
Address: Corner Scot & Tennyson Streets, , Elwood Victoria, 3184
The Foundation stone was laid on 10 December 1938 by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne Councillor Arthur W. Coles J.P.
Essendon, VIC - St Monica's Catholic
Year Built: 1934
Address: Mount Alexander Road, , Essendon Victoria, 3040
The Parish has its Official beginning at Keilor in 1854 when Father Matthew Downing OSA as the first Priest in Charge of the Keilor Mission. The present St Monica's Church was built on the site of a stone church, begun in 1884, completed in 1910 and demolished in 1934 to make way for the larger building. The style of the building…