Churches
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Year built: between 1941 and 1960
Ingham, QLD - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1954
Address: Jane Street, , Ingham Queensland, 4850
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God and n remembrance of those who served their country in time of war - This stone was laid by the Most Reverend Reginald Halse D.D. Archbishop of Brisbane and metropolitan of Queensland on the 5th September 1954. Rev W.J.A. Daniels Rector".
Invermay, TAS - St Finn Barr's Catholic
Year Built: 1954
Address: 122 Invermay Road, , Invermay Tasmania, 7248
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was blessed and laid by his race the Most Rev E.V. Tweedy D.D. Archbishop of Hobart on 14th February 1954 W.T. Ryan Parish Priest". A second stone on a brick post reads, " These status were erected by parishioners of St Finn Barrs parish to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of the Parish Priest…
Ipswich, QLD - St John's Lutheran
Year Built: 1960
Address: Corner Nicholas & Roderwick Streets, , Ipswich Queensland, 4305
The first public gathering of Lutherans in the District was held on Reformation day 1858 in the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel. The land on which the church currently stands was granted to the Lutherans on 17 November 1862. A small brick church was erected and dedicated 26 June 1864. The current church was erected in 1960 and dedicated on…
Ipswich, QLD - Uniting
Year Built: 1960
Address: 27 Ellenborough Street, , Ipswich Queensland, 4305
The first Methodist service of worship in Ipswich (then known as 'Limestone') was held on 28 January 1848.
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…
Kadina, SA - Immanuel Lutheran
Year Built: 1959
Address: Ewing Street, , Kadina South Australia, 5554
The first service was held in the home of Mr F Fiedler and conducted by Pastor J Sabel in 1933. Later that year a congregation was formed. Services were moved to the Protestant Hall in 1945. This hall was later purchased renovated and dedicated on 23 September 1956. This building was not sufficient and it was decided in 1959 a proposal…
Katamatite, VIC Uniting
Year Built: 1960
Address: 34 Moore Street, , Katamatite Victoria, 3649
The Katamatite church is representative of a remarkable period of architectural experimentation during the postwar years, wherein new materials and technologies provided architects with cheaper means and mechanisms of construction. Designed by Architects architectural practice Muir and Shepherd. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory…
Kedron, QLD - Church of Christ
Year Built: 1959
Address: 12 Emerald Street, , Kedron Queensland, 4031
Brisbane North was actually formed in 1992, being an amalgamation of Albion Church of Christ, meeting at McLennan Street Albion, and Kedron Church of Christ, meeting at the current location. The Albion church was established in 1911, and one of the churches it eventually “gave birth” to was the Kedron congregation, established in 1929…
Kedron, QLD - Methodist (Former)
Year Built: 1957
Address: 96 Lekie Road, , Kedron Queensland, 4031
A Foundation stone reads, " Kedron Methodist memorial Church to the Glory of God to Memorial to all those who served and those who died in world wars 1914 - 1918, 1939 - 1945, and Korea 1950 - 1952. And in gratitude to pioneers of the Church This stone was laid by Rev S.Y Potter BA BD President of the Conference Rev L.S. Hiscock L Th…
Keith, SA - Trinity Lutheran
Year Built: 1959
Address: Poplar Street, , Keith South Australia, 5267
The first Lutheran's recorded in the Keith area were that of J August Rohde's family in 1888. Between then and 1948 a visiting Pastor conducted services in the Keith area. Between then and the close of the Second World War there is no records of Lutheran activities in the Keith area. The first substantive service was held on 15 August…
Kempsey, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1953
Address: 59 Tozer Street, , Kempsey New South Wales, 2440
Formerley a Methodist Church it was built in 1953, with the foundation stones laid by Frank O. Secomb and the Revd Wesley Tredinnick.
Kew East, VIC - St Anne's Catholic
Year Built: 1957
Address: Beresford Street, , Kew East Victoria, 3102
The current church was built in 1957 combining modern and traditional elements of a basilica forms and tower with a stripped back modernity. Built of common building material of brick. A Foundation stone was laid on August 10, 1930, by Archbishop Mannix laid for the original church. It was declared a separate parish in January 1937 when…
Kew East, VIC - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1960
Address: Windella Avenue, , Kew East Victoria, 3102
St Paul’s Parish Hall, built in 1925 represents the first building for the newly created parochial district of East Kew after its split from the districts of Holy Trinity and St Hilary’s in Kew. The 1960 church by Earle and Bunbury is a good example of a Modern Post-war church in the round. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Immortal…
Killara, NSW - St Martin's Anglican
Year Built: 1959
Address: 9B Arnold Street, , Killara New South Wales, 2071
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set by The Most Reverend Hugh Gough OBE DD Archbishop of Sydney and metropolitan 30th August 1959".
Kingsgrove, NSW - St Thomas' War Memorial Anglican
Year Built: 1952
Address: Morgan Street, , Kingsgrove New South Wales, 2208
The Church was built in 1952, beside the former St Thomas' Anglican Church that had been dedicated in 1941. Reverend Geoffrey Mitchell Fletcher (1921–2013) arranged the architect for the building and, as a special favour, Professor Wilkinson donated his services free. The Church includes the Chinese Southwest Christian Church.
Kingsgrove, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1957
Address: Corner Moreton Avenue & Kingsgrove Road, , Kingsgrove New South Wales, 2208
Around 1939 land was secured at a total cost of £360.04.07, which included the necessary legal fees, survey fees and rates, and the building was constructed by Messrs. W. Lilley and Son, to plans drawn up by Messrs. Brown and Mowbray, Official Church Architects. The first service in the Church was held on 30th July 1939, and was…
Kingston SE, SA - St Therese Catholic
Year Built: 1959
Address: McDonnell Street, , Kingston SE South Australia, 5275
The original Foundation stone was laid on 1 March 1959 by the very Reverend J.W. Gleeson D.D. The current Church was dedicated on 19 December 2009 by the most Reverend Phillip Wilson D.D. J.C.L. Archbishop of Adelaide.
Kyogle, NSW - Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic
Year Built: 1956
Address: 156 Summerland Way, , Kyogle New South Wales, 2474
A Foundation stone reads, "Our Lady of Sorrows Church This foundation stone was blessed and laid by Most Rev Patrick J Farrelly DD Bishop of Lismore on Sunday 5th August 1956 Feast of Our Lady of the Sorrows". A plaque reads, "This Church has been erected as a memorial to members of The Armed Services who lost their lives in World Wars…
Kyogle, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1957
Address: 14 Bloore Street, , Kyogle New South Wales, 2474
A Foundation stone reads, "This foundation stone was set to the Glory of God by Rev A T Newton 17th Aug 1957 A R Lewis MBChM H R A Boyd JP Circuit Stewards". A plaque reads, "This centre was officially opened and dedicated to the Glory of God on 3rd December 1966 by Rev S John Bowles L Th Dip RE H R A Boyd, A G Towns Circuit Stewards…
Lakemba, NSW - Baptist
Year Built: 1952
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was unveiled to the Glory of God by A.A. Mosely Esq President Baptist Union NSW Rev A Driver Minister 13th December 1952".
Lang Lang, VIC - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1959
Address: 6 Whitstable Street, , Lang Lang Victoria, 3984
The old church was transported from another site. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by The Rt Rev David Arthur Garnsey M.A. Th. D. Fifth Bishop of Gippsland on 28th February 1959. Louis R Williams F.R.A.I.A. Architect - H.B. Kirby B.A. Thl Rector".
Langwarrin, VIC - St Thomas' Anglican
Year Built: 1960
Address: Corner Warrandyte & North Roads, , Langwarrin Victoria, 3910
The original church was a former World War 1 army hut. By 1960 it was decided to look at constructing a new church. A substantial donation by Nevil Shute Norway helped in the process. The Foundation stone was laid on 8 September 1963 by R.W. Dann B.A. The Architects were Wystan Widdows and David Caldwell. The church was built by John Wolt…
Lavington, NSW - St Peter's Lutheran
Year Built: 1960
Address: 367 Urana Road, , Lavington New South Wales, 2641
A Foundation stone reads, " St Peter's EV Lutheran Church Thy Kingdom Come Matth 6 : 10 Laid to the Glory of God by Rev B.E. Bartholomaeus August 21st 1960".
Leeton, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1957
Address: Corner Cypress & Sycamore Streets, , Leeton New South Wales, 2705
The Foundation stone was laid on 29 September 1957 by the Right Reverend E.H. Vines Moderator of the General Assembly of NSW.
Leeton, NSW - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1955
Address: Wade Avenue, , Leeton New South Wales, 2705
A brick church the design of which was by Architects S.J. O'Halloran. The builder was T.J. Ashton. The Foundation stone was laid on 1 May 1955 by the Most Reverend F.A. Henschke D.D.
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.
Lockington, VIC - St Canice Catholic
Year Built: 1957
Address: 27 Singer Road, , Lockington New South Wales, 2731
A Foundation stone reads, " Church of St Canice This Foundation stone was blessed and laid by Most Rev Bernard Stewart D.D. B.A. LL.B Bishop of Sandhurst 28th July 1957".
Longreach, QLD - St Andrew's Anglican
Year Built: 1959
Address: 144 Emu Street, , Longreach Queensland, 4730
The St Andrew's Bush Brotherhood was established in 1897 in Longreach, Queensland, by the Bishop of Stepney, Canon Body and the Bishop of Rockhampton, Nathaniel Dawes. The first group of brothers was led by the Reverend George Halford. A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was laid in the faith of Jesus Christ. In the name…
Longreach, QLD - St Brigid's Catholic
Year Built: 1956
Address: 103 Emu Street, , Longreach Queensland, 4730
The first Catholic Church in Longreach was a humble 15 x 39 foot structure made of iron, and was only meant to be used temporarily. The first purpose built church was overseen by Fr William Hanley. It was consecrated by Bishop Cani on 23 June 1895. The iron building was sold for removal. By the early 1910s, a larger church was required.…
Lorne, VIC - Our Lady Fatima Catholic
Year Built: 1956
Address: Smith Street, , Lorne Victoria, 3232
The Foundation stone was laid by the Most Reverend J.P. O'Collins D.D. Bishop of Ballarat on 15 January 1956. The architect was Alan Robertson and the builder was P McBride.
Magill, SA - Pilgrim Lutheran
Year Built: 1954
Address: 32 Edward Street, , Magill South Australia, 5072
The Foundation stone was laid on 13 December 1953 by Pastor O.H. Adler.
Mannum, SA - Baptist
Year Built: 1956
Address: William Street, , Mannum South Australia, 5238
The Church is constructed of local stone. A foundation stone was laid on the rear addition to the church on 3 June 1956 by Pastor J Doehler.
Mannum, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1954
Address: Walker Avenue, , Mannum South Australia, 5238
Formerly a Methodist church. A Foundation stone was laid on 19 June 1954 by Rev G.S. Wellington President of the Conference.
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".
Matraville, NSW - Baptist
Year Built: 1957
Address: 1 Austraalia Avenue, , Matraville New South Wales, 2036
A wall plaque reads, " This plaque was unveiled to the Glory of God by Mr J. C. Mackay President Baptist Union of N.S.W. 12th January 1957".
Meningie, SA - St John the Evangelist Anglican
Year Built: 1953
Address: Princes Highway, , Meningie South Australia, 5264
The Church was built in memory of Margaret H. Bowman (1953).
Meningie, SA - St Luke's Lutheran
Year Built: 1958
Address: West Terrace, , Meningie South Australia, 5264
Lutheran services in the area go back to 1931 when Pastor T.G. Obst held services in a private home in Narrung. Services were also held in Wood Well. By the 1950's services were held in the Anglican church by Pastor Leo Doecke. On 5 May 1957 it was decided at a meeting to form a separate ELCA congregation from that of the Tailem Bend…
Meningie, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1958
Address: 2 Princes Highway, , Meningie South Australia, 5264
The Foundation stone was laid on 29 March 1958 by Herbert Bruce Hackett JP.