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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…

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".

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.

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".

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…

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 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".

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

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".

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".

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."

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.

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".

Smithton, TAS - Protestant

Year Built: 1940

Address: 36 King Street, , Smithton Tasmania, 7330

The Church was built in 1940 and constructed of concrete block on approx 800m square. The property was sold in 2017.

Snowtown, SA - St Canice's Catholic (Former)

Year Built: 1935

Address: Corner High Street West & Railway Parade, , Snowtown South Australia, 5520

The Foundation stone was laid on 11 August 1935 by the Most Reverend Andrew Killian D.D. Archbishop of Adelaide. The Church was put up for sale on 2023.

South Grafton, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic

Year Built: 1936

Address: 72 Skinner Street, , South Grafton New South Wales, 2460

In 1900 South Grafton was established as a separate Parish to Grafton and included Nymboida, Cowper and Ulmarra. The Original church was opened and blessed in 1881 by Bishop Torreggiani and the present church was built in 1936.

Stanley, TAS - Star of the Sea Catholic

Year Built: 1932

Address: 8 Marshall Street, , Stanley Tasmania, 7331

Father Peter Adlum, whose pastorate at Stanley spanned the years 1929 to 1932, built the third church at Stanley. Archbishop Hayden blessed the foundation stone on November 9, 1930. The new Star of the Sea Church was consecrated by Father Denis Murphy, administrator of the Diocese, on March 15, 1931. He had "never seen a country church so…

Strathmerton, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic

Year Built: 1935

Address: 68 Murray valley Highway, , Strathmerton Victoria, 3641

A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was blessed and laid by The Right Revd Dr McCarthy Bishop of Sandhurst 1st September 1935. Revd M.J. Rohan P.P.".

Subiaco, WA - St Joseph's Catholic

Year Built: 1933

Address: 1 Salvador Road, , Subiaco Western Australia, 6008

The Foundation stone was laid on 5 November 1933 by his Grace Archbishop Clune D.D. The Architect was E Henderson and the builder was C.W. Arnott.

Subiaco, WA - St Matthew's Anglican

Year Built: 1932

Address: Corner Derby Road & Onslow Street, , Subiaco Western Australia, 6008

Formerly a Methodist Church the foundation stone was laid on 7 May 1932 by Rev Milton Malek President of the Methodist Conference. The Architects were Powell, Cameron and Chisholm.

Swansea, TAS - Our Lady of Perpetural Succour Catholic

Year Built: 1931

Address: 21 Victoria Street, , Swansea Tasmania, 710

Bishop Willson applied for a Government grant of four acres for a Catholic Church in December 1855 but he had to do with two acres. His letters were ignored however in 1864 nine years later he again applied and referred to his previous letters of July 13 and August 17 1855 and December 19 1860. This time the Governor General approved…

Sydney, NSW - Central Baptist

Year Built: 1937

Address: 619 George Street, , Sydney New South Wales, 2000

The Church is the earliest Baptist Church established in NSW. The first Minister of the Church in 1836, known then as the Bathurst Street Baptist Church, was Rev. John Saunders who came from England to minister to the new and pledging congregation. The existing building was erected in its present location in 1937. A Foundation stone…

Sydney, NSW - St Stephen's Uniting

Year Built: 1935

Address: 197 Macquarie Street, , Sydney New South Wales, 2000

The Church was designed in the Inter War Gothic style and was opened in 1935 and replaced an earlier building in Phillip Street and an even earlier prefabricated "Iron Church" in Macquarie Street near the present site.

Tahmoor, NSW - Holy Trinity Anglican

Year Built: 1931

Address: 128 Remembrance Driveway, , Tahmoor New South Wales, 2573

The first Sunday service being held in the "new" building on 5 July 1931 led by Rev JP Owen whose parish also included Picton, The Oaks and Yerranderie. In 1983 Colin Miller, the son of Arthur who had built the church, was commissioned to extend the building, considerable care being taken to match the bricks with the costs being…

Tara, QLD - St Martin of Tours Anglican

Year Built: 1936

Address: 51 Day Street, , Tara Queensland, 4421

The land for the Church was originally purchased from Peter Bertrue for £25, stumps were donated by W Payne. Mr C.F. Luhrs arranged for a stump ceremony as a means of fund raising.The Church plan was drawn up by Henry Marks of Toowoomba. The Church was dedicated at 11am on Sunday 3rd of May 1936 by J.W. Wand Archbishop of Brisbane.

Tarago, NSW - St Andrew's Anglican

Year Built: 1931

Address: Braidwood Road, , Tarago New South Wales, 2580

The Church was built in 1931. A Foundation stone reads, " A.D.M.G. In memory of our fallen soldiers. This Foundation stone of the Church of St Andrew's was laid on 31st October 1931 by the Ven Joseph Pike Archdeacon of Goulburn".

Taralga, NSW - Christ the King Catholic

Year Built: 1934

Address: 15 MacArthur Street, , Taralga New South Wales, 2580

Tarcutta, NSW - St Columba's Presbyterian

Year Built: 1932

Address: Argent Street, Tarcutta, New South Wales, 2652

The Foundation stone was laid on 20 February 1932 by Mrs S.S. Whitehead. The Church was sold in 2013.

Torrens Creek, QLD - St Theresa's Catholic (Former)

Year Built: 1935

The fund for the erection of this Church began in 1916, under the guidance of Father O'Reilly who, on leaving the parish, had £76 to the credit of the Church Account. Father Bray increased this balance to £141, and Mrs. Deardon donated the land, which was fenced in by the parishioners. The Church was built by Clem Duff, and was opened…

Townsville, QLD - St Theodore Greek Orthodox

Year Built: 1940

Address: 654 Sturt Street, , Townsville Queensland, 4810

From the Townsville Daily Bulletin 17 March 1947 an article reads, "During an Impressive ceremony, Archbishop Timotheos Evange-!Midis, Archbishop of the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia and Oceania, laid the foundation stone for the third Greek Orthodox Church in Queensland. at Sturt Street West on Sunday morning. It is hoped that the…

Truro, SA - Immanuel Lutheran

Year Built: 1937

Address: Sturt Highway, , Truro South Australia, 5356

The congregation had its beginning when on Wednesday evening, 20th January, 1937, at a special meeting in the home of Bro. and Mrs. Ben Ruediger, a resolution was passed, to have Lutheran services in Truro. The services to be conducted fortnightly in the afternoon at 3 p.m., preceded by Sunday School beginning at 2 o'clock. The first…

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Year built: between 1931 and 1940