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Year built: between 1941 and 1950
Beaudesert, QLD - Baptist
Year Built: 1949
Address: 13 Eaglesfield Street, , Beaudesert Queensland, 4285
The Foundation of one of the churches was laid on 8 October 1949 by Mr G.C. Sweetman President of the Queensland Baptist Union.
Bombala, NSW - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1941
Address: 30 Queen Street, , Bombala New South Wales, 2632
The first St Mary's was built in 1867. Father Patrick Newman was the first resident priest in 1864. Prior to this, priests travelled from Queanbeyan and Cooma.
Chelsea, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1941
Address: 362 Station Street, , Chelsea Victoira, 3196
In 1913 Fr. Quinn built a weatherboard church — 60 feet by 30 feet — on the corner of Station Street and Woodbine Grove; by this time the Catholic families numbered 25. This church was Blessed and opened by Dr. Carr, Archbishop of Melbourne, on 27th December, 1914. Before the opening, Fr. Quinn had been transferred to Oakleigh and Fr. T.…
Childers, QLD - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1941
Address: 44 Bruce Highway, , Childers Queensland, 4660
The Foundation stone of this Church erected to the Glory of God and in honour of the sacred heart by the people of Childers was blessed and laid by Most Rev James Duhig D.D. Archbishop of Brisbane 28 - 3 - 41. R.W. Lyons P.P.".
Clare, SA - St Paul's Lutheran
Year Built: 1947
Address: 5 Sabine Street, , Clare South Australia, 5453
On January 1, 1947 members of the UECLA living in the Clare district met in the home of Mr W.B. Wundke to discuss the formation of a Lutheran Church in Clare A building committee was formed in 1948 and plans for the church were already prepared by August of that year. The first sod was turned on 31 May 1951 with the Foundation stone being…
Dalby, QLD - Uniting
Year Built: 1949
Address: 80 Condamine Street, , Dalby Queensland, 4405
Formerly a Methodist Church a Foundation stone was laid on 4 October 1949 by the Reverend H. W. Prouse President of the Queensland Methodist Conference.
East Ivanhoe, VIC - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1941
Address: 6 King Street, , East Ivanhoe Victoria, 3079
The newer church was built in the early 1960s to replace a smaller brick church of 1941, still standing next to the new one, which the then Methodist congregation had outgrown. The Church was designed by Bates, Smart and McCutcheon in a plain but pleasing functional style; it is very similar to the Methodist church they designed in…
East Lindfield, NSW - St Peter's Anglican
Year Built: 1950
Address: 110 Tyron Street, , East Lindfield New South Wales, 2070
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set by The Most Rev H.W. K. Mowell D.D. Archbishop of Sydney Primate of Australia November 11th 1950 Church Wardens WKF Howell H.L. Thompson, E. Farrar Canon F. W. Tugwell BA J Glover Hon Treas L Baker Hon Sec".
Goondiwindi, QLD - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1944
Address: 43 Bowen Street, , Goondiwindi Queensland, 4390
The first Anglican service was held by Archdeacon Glennie at Wyaga in 1848, and there were station chapels at Umbercollie and Callandoon, it was not until January 1871 that public interest was raised to build a permanent church in Goondiwindi town. The first church on the present site was dedicated on 23 April 1882 by Bishop Hale. A…
Highgate Hill, QLD - Park Uniting
Year Built: 1949
Address: 21 Hampstead Road, , Highgate Hill Queensland, 4101
Rev. Brian Whitlock of Sussex street church facilitated the establishment of this congregation. A Foundation stone reads, " This stone, laid to the Glory of God by Rev R.J.E. Moderator of the Presbytery of Brisbane on the 10th December 1949. Marks the Centenary of Park Presbyterian Church. 1849 - 1949."
Jimboomba, QLD - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1949
Address: Bell Street, , Jimboomba Queensland, 4280
An article in the Jumboomba Times Newspaper of April 1977 reads in part, "JIMBOOMBA'S new Uniting Church has arrived - on the back of a truck. The almost "instant church used to be the Uniting Church at Mitchelton. It was purchased to be the central feature of the Uniting Church Worship and Ministry at Jimboomba. The $85.000 project…
Lismore, VIC - St John's Catholic
Year Built: 1950
Address: High Street, , Lismore Victoria, 3324
The Foundation stone was laid by W.H Johnson Bishop of Ballarat 18 August 1950.
Margate, QLD - Baptist
Year Built: 1945
Address: 25 Duffield Raod, , Margate Queensland, 4019
A Foundation stone reads, " Margate Baptist Church, This Foundation stone was laid to the honour and glory of God on 26th Dec 1945 by Rev Hilton D. White President Baptist Union of Queensland. Rev R. Horn Minister".
Narrabeen, NSW - St Faith's Anglican
Year Built: 1941
Address: 5 Clarke Street, , Narrabeen New South Wales, 2101
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set by The Lord Archbishop of Sydney The Most Reverend H.W.K. Mowll D.D. on 19th July 1941. Rev F.G. Standen ThL Rector".
Narrawa, NSW - St Barnabas Anglican
Year Built: 1948
Address: 5110 Boorowa Road, , Narrawa New South Wales, 2583
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. St Barnabas Church Narrawa - This stone was laid by the Bishop of Goulburn 18th of April 1948 Rev Canon G.A.M. Nell Rector". A plaque on the gate reads, " This fence was erected to the Glory of God and in memory of William Frederick Kelly 22-11.16 - 12-5-52 - 6-9-66". A further plaque reads " These…
Newmarket, QLD - St Jame's Anglican
Year Built: 1943
Address: 58 Enoggera Road, , Newmarket Queensland, 4051
The Foundation stone was laid on 5 September 1943 by the Right Reverend H.H. Dixon Bishop Administrator.
Newmarket, QLD - St James Anglican
Year Built: 1943
Address: 56 Enogerra Road, , Newmarket Queensland, 4051
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was laid by the Rt Rev H.H. Dixon MA Bishop Administrator September 5th 1943. W.J. Curtis G.W. Ware Wardens Rev H.J. Richards BA Rector".
Newport, VIC - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1942
Address: 7 Newcastle Street, , Newport Victoria, 3015
The Foundation stone was laid by the Most Reverend D. Mannix D.D. L.L.D. on 17 May 1942. A red brick Modern Gothic church typical of many erected for the Catholic Church in the first half of the twentieth century. The elevation is in two gabled bays with an unusual castellated bell tower over the western bay, presumably being the…
Nowa Nowa, VIC - St George's Anglican
Year Built: 1950
The Anglican Ministry commenced in 1930 with fortnightly services conducted by Mr Charles Partridge. Mr Partridge walked 20 miles from Buchan. Services were suspended between 1939 and 1944. The Church was built in 1950 and dedicated on 10 March 1951.
Nundah, QLD - St Paul's Lutheran
Year Built: 1948
Address: 66 Buckland Road, , Nundah Queensland, 4012
The church erected in 1866 was replaced by a new church constructed and dedicated in June 1883. (The roof structure of this church has been embodied in the present day St. Paul's church). Plans were drawn up for the building of a church measuring 40 feet by 25 feet. It was built by F. Gentner, and without lining cost 155. The lining and…
Oatley, NSW - St Josephs Catholic
Year Built: 1950
Address: 21C Frederick Street , , Oatley New South Wales, 2223
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was blessed and laid by the Right Reverend Monsignor Collender PP VGPA Sunday 8th October 1950"
Park Orchards, VIC - St Anne's Catholic
Year Built: 1943
Address: 54 Knees Road, , Park Orchards Victoria, 3114
A plaque outside the church reads, " In June 1970, a Catholic church with an interesting history opened its doors on Knees Road. It was originally constructed at Camp Pell in Melbourne's Royal Park which accommodated American troops stationed in Australia throughout World War II. It was the only purpose built Australian Army chapel. All…
Parkes, NSW - Holy Family Catholic
Year Built: 1942
Address: 29 Currajong Street, , Parkes New South Wales, 2870
The first recorded Mass was held in 1869 by Father Nugent. The foundation stone of the current Church was laid in 1941, by the then Bishop of Wilcannia-Forbes, The Most Rev. T.M. Fox D.D. and it was consecrated and opened in November 1942. The Architects were Messrs J. T. Powell, McClurcan and Mansfield. The site of the Church was the old…
Rosanna, VIC - Baptist
Year Built: 1949
Address: Corner Waiora Road & Churchill Street, , Rosanna Victoria, 3084
Early services were held at the residence of the Yates family in Lower Pleny Road. The Foundation stone was laid by Dr H.D. Downing on 29 October 1949. The architects were Plaisted, Warner and Brendel. The builder was C.A Lawrence.
St Lucia, QLD - Uniting
Year Built: 1950
Address: Corner Swann Road & Hawken Drive, , St Lucia Queensland,
The Church was completed in 1950. Initially a Presbyterian Church. A Foundation stone reads, " St Lucia Presbyterian Church to the Glory of God this stone was laid by the Moderator General The Right Reverend Richard Bardon BA on the 26th day of April 1952. Give unto the Lord the Glory due unto His name worship the Lord in the beauty of…
Sunshine VIC - Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Catholic
Year Built: 1941
Address: 92 Monash Street, , Sunshine Victoria, 3020
In 1909 at a meeting of local Catholic families from English, Celtic, Maltese and Italian backgrounds that the decision was made to raise funds for a Church in Sunshine. At the time the Parish of Footscray, formed in 1890, serviced the Pastoral needs of the district of Sunshine with the first Mass celebrated in 1903 at the House of the…
Tintinara, SA - Immanuel Lutheran
Year Built: 1950
Address: Gibb Avenue, , Tintinara South Australia, 5266
The present Lutheran congregation at Tintinara developed from two branches of Lutheranism., In 1950 a United Evangelical Lutheran Church of Australia (UELCA) monthly service was held in the home of Mr Les Keller and his wife Ruby. After about a year, services were conducted in the Congregational church (present CWA Hall), still on a…
Toowoomba, QLD - St David's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1949
Address: Corner Mary & Alford Street, , Toowoomba Queensland, 4350
The Foundation stone was laid on 12 November 1949 by the Right Reverend W.F. McKenzie.
Turramurra, NSW - St James Anglican
Year Built: 1941
Address: 15 King Street, , Turramurra New South Wales, 2074
The church was designed in English Gothic style by the architects Adam, Wright, and Apperly of Sydney, was opened on Saturday 27 September 1941. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set by The Most Rev H.W.K. Nowll D.D. Archbishop of Sydney 8th March 1941 R. L. Cameron Rector".
Victor Harbor, SA - Salvation Army
Year Built: 1942
Address: Corner Torrens & Crozier Road, , Victor Harbor South Australia, 5211
A Foundation stone bearing the words This building was opened on 4 April 1942 by Lt Commissioner W.R. Dalziel is attached to the building. George L Carpenter was the General.
Wagga Wagga, NSW - Wesley Uniting
Year Built: 1948
Address: Corner Johnson & Tarcutta Street, , Wagga Wagga New South Wales, 2650
The Foundation stone was laid on 21 August 1948 by Reverend R.D. Doust President of the Conference. The first church was opened May 1865. The second church foundation stone was laid on 24 May 1876 by Edward Holloway of Tooyal and opened on 18 Mar 1877 on corner of Johnston & Fitzmaurice streets, The architect of the current church was…
Walkervale, QLD - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1947
Address: 32 Alice Street, , Walkervale Queensland, 4670
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid on 4th Oct 1947. To the Honour and Glory of God by Rev W.F. Hambly MABD Christ is the Foundation of this house we raise".
West End, QLD - West End Uniting
Year Built: 1949
Address: 11 Sussex Street, , West End Queensland, 4101
On 10 December 1949, the foundation stone of the Park Presbyterian Church was laid at 21 Hampstead Road. The congregation had previously had their church at 31 Glenelg Street on the corner of Cordelia Street in South Brisbane.