Churches
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Year built: between 1941 and 1960
Ormond, VIC - St Kevin's Catholic
Year Built: 1955
Address: 76 Glen Orme Avenue, , Ormond Victoria, 3204
A Foundation stone reads, " This Church was blessed and opened by his Grace The Most Rev D Mannix D.D. LLD Archbishop of Melbourne on December 4th 1955 Rev J OBrien P.P. ".
Padstow, NSW - St Therese's Catholic
Year Built: 1960
Address: 11 Harvey Avenue, , Padstow New South Wales, 2211
Padstow was made a separate parish from St Luke' s Revesby in 1962 after Fr Patrick Carr had secured the land for the Parish building and built the original school and Church, with the voluntary help of parishioners. The beginnings of a Catholic Church in Padstow, can be traced to a small wooden chapel at One Tree Point, which was part of…
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…
Pascoe Vale South, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1959
Address: 10 Cumberland Road, , Pascoe Vale South Victoria, 3044
In 1911 the Presbyterian Church held its first services conducted in the Pascoe Vale area in two school rooms, rented on Sundays, on the corner of Cumberland Road and Gaffney Street. In 1930 a temporary church building was opened on the corner of Bell Street and Wills Street and was named St Andrew’s Bell Street West Presbyterian Church.…
Paynsville, VIC - St Peter's by the Lake Anglican
Year Built: 1960
Address: 35 Newlands Drive, , Paynsville Victoria, 3880
The land upon which the Anglican Church of St Peter by the Lake, Paynesville is built was made available by a Crown Grant in 1892 for the Diocese of Melbourne. In 1958 an architect Wystan Windows, a leader in ecclesiastical architecture in Victoria was engaded. The tender for construction of the building was let to a Gippsland firm,…
Peak Hill, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian (Former)
Year Built: 1957
Address: 71 Derribong St, , Peak Hill New South Wales, 2869
Petrie Terrace - QLD - St Thomas More Catholic
Year Built: 1951
Address: Chapel Street, , Petrie Terrace Queensland, 4000
A Foundation stone inaugurating the Parish of St Thomas More was blessed and laid by Most Rev J. Duhig D.D. Archbishop of Brisbane. June 3rd 1951". A further foundation stone reads, " This Church of St Thomas More extended and renovated by the combined efforts of the Parishioners and the Italian Community was solemnly blessed by His…
Pinnaroo, SA - Bethlehem Lutheran
Year Built: 1956
Address: 49 Hensley Street, , Pinnaroo South Australia, 5304
The Foundation stone was laid on 15 July 1956. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Australia first conducted services in Pinnaroo in July 1906. Early services were conducted in various homes of the local congregation. The Zion Lutheran Church was dedicated on 1Oth April 191 0. The first resident minister was Pastor 0. P. Kloeden.
Proserpine, QLD - St Catherine's Catholic
Year Built: 1955
Address: 126 Main Street, , Proserpine Queensland, 4800
A plaque reads, " This plaque commemorating the Centenary of the first Catholic Church built in Proserpine on land donated by Joseph and Charles Busettin, was blessed by the Most Reverend Bishop Michael Putney D.D. 27th November 2004. Parish Priest Rev Jose Koyickal CM". A Foundation stone reads, " Most Reverend H.E. Ryan Bishop of…
Proserpine, QLD - St Paul's Anglican
Year Built: 1958
Address: 8 Main Street, , Proserpine Queensland, 4800
Church plans were drawn when Messrs. Tunbridge, Tunbridge & Lynch were instructed to draw up plans for the proposed Church of England. The Building Committee asked Thomas Heron of Bowen to do a rough plan. He was well-known and respected, as he had been contracted to build many buildings in the Proserpine district. Mr. Heron was given…
Queanbeyan, NSW - St Raphael's Catholic
Year Built: 1955
Address: 47 Lowe Street, , Queanbeyan New South Wales, 2620
‘The original church, St. Gregory’s, built of rubblestone in 1850 is based upon a Pugin design. A new church was opened in 1956 (St. Raphael’s).’
Raceview, QLD - Congregational
Year Built: 1959
Address: 117 Wildey Street, , Raceview Queensland, 4305
A Foundation stone reads, " n Dedication to the Glory of God this stone was unveiled by Mrs J. Marsh Senr on Nov 7 1959. In the Presence of Rev T. Rees Thomas MABD President Queensland Congregational Union Hon Lay Pastor Ald R. T. Edwards".
Reservoir, VIC - St Andrews Presbyterian
Year Built: 1958
Address: Corner Edwardes & Compton Streets, , Reservoir Victoria, 3073
In 1919 the land was purchased and three trustees were appointed. By the middle of 1922 a loan of £200 had been approved and by November work commenced on a weatherboard church in Ashley Street. The Builders were Messrs Mathieson, Fyfe, Irwin along with many volunteers. In 1958 a building fund was established for a new church.
Reservoir, VIC - St Gabriel's Catholic
Year Built: 1960
Address: Corner of Spring & Viola Streets, , Reservoir Victoria, 3073
The parish was founded in 1936. The first recorded Mass in Reservoir was celebrated about 1919 1920 in what was then the Church of England Hall. The Foundation stone was laid by his Grace Archbishop Simonds on 24 January 1960. The church was built by Fred Dixon. The original name for the parish decided by the late Father Ryan of…
Roma, QLD - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1954
Address: 35 Street, , Roma Queensland, 4455
The initial Church site was in Quintin Street (in tine vicinity of the present Bungil Shire Council Chambers) and was the gift of one Joseph McGhee. The building contractor was Mr. Joseph Stringfellow, who constructed the building for just over £300. (Presbyterians had been using the Town Hall for services). The Church was opened and…
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.
Rosanna, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1955
Address: 21 Arden Crescent, , Rosanna Victoria, 3084
The Foundation stone was laid by Reverend E.H. McLean Shugg B.A. on the 14th of May 1955.
Sale, VIC - St Columba's Uniting
Year Built: 1958
Address: MacAlister Street, , Sale Victoria, 3850
The first Presbyterian service was held on 29 January 1854 at the Woolpack Inn, Sale.1 A permanent church building was erected in 1859 and this was demolished in 1972. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God in Thankful Remembrance of the Presbyterian Pioneers of Gippsland this stone was set by Charles Cyril Login a Grandson of…
Scarness, QLD - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1960
Address: 5 Denmans Camp Road, , Scarness Queensland, 4655
As far back as 1922, Presbyterian worship was conducted in the Scarness Picture Theatre by ministers travelling from St Stephen's Church, Maryborough. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Greater Glory of God this stone was laid by Rev Professor H.S.R. Innes Dean Faculty of Theology Presbyterian Church of Queensland 19th Day of March…
Seaforth, NSW - Baptist
Year Built: 1952
Address: 31 Frenchs Forest Road, , Seaforth New South Wales, 2092
The Church was formally established on Sunday 30th October 1949 and after land was purchased and a Church built was officially opened on Saturday the 8th of November 1952.
Springvale, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1953
Address: 47 Balmoral Ave, , Springvale Victoria, 3171
A Foundation stone reads, " Laid to the Glory of God by Rev H. Clarnette Pres Conference 4 - 2 - 53. A further Foundation stone on the Church Hall reads, " Upon this stone set by Rev C. Kingston Daws E.D. conference Managing Secretary. This building is raised for the extension of God's Kingdom through Jesus Christ. Minster Rev W.J. Turner…
St Lucia, QLD - St Thomas Aquinas Catholic
Year Built: 1960
Address: 87 Central Avenue, , St Lucia Queensland, 4067
A Foundation stone reads, " Church of St Thomas Aquinas This Foundation stone was blessed and laid by Most Reverend James Duhig D.D. KCMG Archbishop of Brisbane on 13th March 1960. Rev A.J. Hogan P.P.". A further foundation stone reads. Church of St Thomas Aquinas A.M.D.G. Memorial to the Members of the Royal Australian Air Force who…
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…
St Marys, SA - Baptist
Year Built: 1956
Address: 5 Crystal Avenue, , St Marys South Australia, 5042
The Baptist Union granted a fellowship to the St Marys Baptist Congregation in 1953 with their first church being an iron and timber building relocated from Underdale to a site in St Marys. The current church was constructed adjacent to the original structure in 1965. The church operated a community kindergarten from 1953 to 1981. The…
Strathalbyn, SA - Lutheran
Year Built: 1955
Address: Commercial Street, , Strathalbyn South Australia, 5255
A Foundation stone was laid on 16 May 1954.
Strathfield, NSW - St Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Cathedral
Year Built: 1954
Address: 3 Vernon Street, , Strathfield New South Wales, 2135
In 1949, land was purchased and the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul was consecrated in December 1953. The Cathedral was built on the Mount Vernon Estate. The Mount Vernon Estate was formed from land owned by brothers John and Donald Vernon, original purchasers of the Redmire Estate. Building was commenced in 1951 and…
Strathmerton, VIC Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1960
Address: 77 Murray Valley Highway, , Strathmerton Victoria, 3641
A Foundation stone read, "To the Glory of God and in memory of those who pioneered this work in this district this stone was laid on 9th September 1960".
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…
Sunshine, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1958
Address: 32 Withers Street, , Sunshine Victoria, 3020
A Foundation stone reads, : To the Glory of God this stone was laid by The Rev Norman Elliott B.A. President of the Methodist Conference 9th August 1958. The Rev E.V. Saynore B.A. Minister".
Tallangatta, VIC - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1955
Address: 16 Toowong Street, , Tallangatta Victoria, 3700
The first Anglican services were held in the Presbyterian Church. The foundation stone of the first Christ Church, Tallangatta was laid by Archdeacon Langley in 1896. The stone has been preserved at the new site, four miles further east down the road. It was taken there before the enlargement of the Hume Weir which submerged the old…
Tallangatta, VIC - St Michael's Catholic
Year Built: 1957
Address: Toowong Street, , Tallangatta Victoria, 3700
A Foundation stone reads, " St Michael's Memorial Church was solemnly blessed and opened by Most Rev Bernard Stewart DD BA LLB Bishop of Sandhurst September 15th 1957. Reverend Fr G.L. Sait Parish Priest" A wall plaque reads, " This plaque which commemorates the centenary of the establishment of Michaels parish Tallangatta was blessed…
Tallangatta, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1956
Address: Matonga Street, , Tallangatta Victoria, 3700
A Foundation stone reads, "To the Glory of God This Foundation stone was laid by The Moderator The Right Reverend C.T.F. Coy on the 20th June 1956. Reverend K.H. Hamill Minister".
Taroona, TAS - Baptist
Year Built: 1953
Address: 124 Channel Highway, , Taroona Tasmania, 7053
The story of the Taroona Baptist Church has its origins in the Sandy Bay Baptist Church, which was founded in 1928 on a site purchased from the Church of England seven years earlier. In 1929 Les and Florie Escott were the earliest recorded baptisms at. Sandy Bay. Four years later they moved to Taroona and in 1936 1-45 Escott began the…
Taroona, TAS - St Luke's Anglican
Year Built: 1956
Address: 173 Channel Highway, , Taroona Tasmania, 7053
Early services were held in the local Community hall from 1902 and later in the Presbyterian church. The church is made of a concrete block and cost £5,000 and was built in 1956. Additions were made in 1969.
Tarwin Lower, VIC - St Andrew's Union
Year Built: 1953
Address: 39 River Drive, , Tarwin Lower Victoria, 3956
A wall plaque reads, " In memory of Alice Fisher for the donation of the land and Mr Oscar Tamlander for the initial finance for the erection of a church building opened 1953".
Temora, NSW - Trinity Lutheran
Year Built: 1955
Address: Loftus Street, , Temora New South Wales, 2666
The Foundation stone was laid on 30 October 1955.
Thirroul, NSW - St David's Anglican
Year Built: 1956
Address: 3 Roxburgh Avenue, , Thirroul New South Wales, 2515
A Foundation stone reads, : To the Glory of God this stone was laid by The Most Reverend H.W.K. Mowll CMG DD Lord Archbishop of Sydney August 11th 1956".
Thornbury East, VIC - Holy Spirit Catholic
Year Built: 1954
Address: 248 Raleigh Street, , Thornbury East Victoria, 3071
The area of the future Holy Spirit Parish must have seemed miles away from St. Mary's. Father M.A. Vaughan, Parish Priest of St Mary's, saw a need to serve this growing area of Thornbury. He purchased nine parcels of land at a cost of approximately £430. Council records reveal that a Building Permit was issued on 28th of March 1950 for…
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…