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Year built: between 1931 and 1940
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…
Essendon, VIC - St Therese's Catholic
Year Built: 1934
Address: 48A Lincoln Road, , Essendon Victoria, 3040
A Foundation stone is set in Latin and reads, " A.M.D.G. Hung lapidem benedixit et posuit Daniel Archiepiscopus Melbourne Die 22AD Aprilis 1934 - Petrus O'Brien Rector.
Forrest, ACT - St Christopher's Catholic Cathedral
Year Built: 1938
Address: Franklin Street, , Forrest Australian Capital Territory, 2603
The Cathedral is a Romanesque style building made of brick. The Romanesque wall arches and window jambs are all formed of cream, rounded moulded bricks, as are the door architraves. Its south-east front is symmetrical, dominated by a large rose window above a decorative arched entrance in synthetic stone. Large recessed wall arches in…
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.
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…
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…
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".
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 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…
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…
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.
Hurlstone Park, NSW - Vietnamese Baptist
Year Built: 1933
Address: 191 Queen Street, , Hurlstone Park New South Wales, 2193
The present church is the second Baptist church on this site. The first, which still stands alongside, has been converted into a hall. In 1913, the Dulwich Hill Baptist Church, under the leadership of the Revd. W. C. Black, determined to start work in Hurlstone Park, and the first service was held in May of that year in the Hurlstone…
Hurstville, NSW - Baptist (Former)
Year Built: 1939
Address: 6 Dora Street, , Hurstville New South Wales, 2220
A Foundation stone reads, "This stone was unveiled by the Rev W.L. Jarvis President of the Baptist Union of N.S.W. 16th Dec 1939".
Ingham, QLD - Uniting
Year Built: 1935
Address: Bruce Highway, , Ingham Queensland, 4850
A Foundation stone reads, " Methodist Church of Australasia Queensland conference To the Glory of God this stone was laid by the Chairman of the Northern District Rev A. Lewis August 3rd 1935. Rev N.H. Grimmett LTh Minister".
Inverleigh, VIC - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1933
Address: 71 - 79 High Street, , Inverleigh Victoria, 3321
It was built in 1933, possibly as means of providing work during the Depression, and was designed in a simple restrained Gothic Revival style using typical materials for its time. The present church replaced an earlier timber church on this site which in turn replaced another on a site near the Inverleigh Cemetery.
Iona, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1940
Address: 1215 Bunyip River Road, , Iona Victoria, 3815
The first church was constructed in 1900 and followed by a convent for the Sisters of St Joseph in 1914. A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This church was blessed and opened by the Most Rev D. Mannix D.D.L.L.D Archbishop of Melbourne 14th April 1940 Revd P. Cremin P.P.". A Foundation stone on the church hall next door reads, "…
Junee, NSW - Baptist
Year Built: 1939
Address: Corner Orr & Main Streets, , Junee New South Wales, 2663
The Foundation stone was laid on 14 October 1939 by the Reverend W.H. Wingfield President of the Baptist Union of NSW.
Kadina, SA - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1936
Address: 19 Goyder Street, , Kadina South Australia, 5554
The Church was built in 1936 to replace the earlier Church, now used as a hall. The Church is built from stone taken from the Mine Powerhouse and has the pews from the original church within its pseudo Gothic interior. The Foundation stone of this church was laid on 13 October 1936 by the Most Reverend Andrew Killian D.D. Archbishop of…
Kapunda, SA - St Roses Catholic
Year Built: 1938
Address: Branson Crescent, , Kapunda South Australia, 5373
The Foundation stone was laid on 6 February 1938 by the Most Reverend Andrew Killian D.D. Archbishop of Adelaide. The Architect was Edmund Wright. The Church was rebuilt in 1938 to designs by Herbert Jory.
Kensington, WA - Holy Family Catholic
Year Built: 1935
Address: Thelma Street, , Kensington Western Australia, 6151
The Foundation stone was laid on 3 March 1935.
Kensington, WA - Uniting
Year Built: 1935
Address: Thelma Street, , Kensington Western Australia, 6151
The Foundation stone was laid on 3 March 1935.
Kew East, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1938
Address: 142 Normamby Road, , Kew East Victoria, 3102
The Church was originally called St Andrews but eventually known as the Finlay McQueen Memorial Church. The early history of this Church was intensely bound up with the Revered Finlay McQueen and his family. In August, 1926, a block of land in Normanby Road adjoining another property was purchased for £350, by way of £10 deposit with…
Kingsford, NSW - St Therese Catholic
Year Built: 1940
Address: 45 Sutherland Road, , Kingsford New South Wales, 2032
The Foundation stone was laid on 28 January 1940 by the Most Reverend N. I. Gilroy D.D. Archbishop of Sydney.
Korumburra, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1939
Address: 20 Guys Road, , Korumburra Victoria, 3950
A timber church had been built in 1893 when Fr. Coyne was parish priest. The new church was under the jurisdiction of the parish priest of Dandenong and even though half of the town and a great area of the country east and north of the town was still in the Warragul parish, in effect this area was lost to the parish because of the…
Kyogle, NSW - Gateway Presbyterian
Year Built: 1939
Address: Cnr Groom & Stratheden Street, , Kyogle New South Wales, 2474
The Church dates from 1903, when a timber church was opened. The foundation stone of the present brick church was laid by the Moderator, the Right Reverend Norman McGhie, on Friday 3 March 1939. The church was opened and dedicated on Saturday 2 December 1939. A stone reads "This stone was set by Mrs W J Irwin on March 3rd 1939".
Leeton, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1937
Address: Church Street, , Leeton New South Wales, 2705
A Mr J.R. Lee first entered Leeton in 1912 with the express intention of setting up a Methodist Church on the town. Undeterred by the prediction on his arrival "that there was no room in Leeton for Methodism," he went ahead with a building scheme. The Home Mission Department agreed to advance an interest-free loan for the building, but…
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.
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".
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…
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…
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".
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.…
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…
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