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Year built: between 1941 and 1960
Tongala, VIC - St James Anglican
Year Built: 1957
Address: St James Street, , Tongala Victoria, 3621
The first church was built in 1913. During 1882 - 1883 an attempt by the Church of England to establish services in the Tongala area proved unsucessful and so it continued for a time under Rochester then in the 1890's under Tatura and later under Kyabrum. By 1912 services and Sunday school were being held in the Public Hall in Magan…
Tongala, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1958
Address: Miller Street, , Tongala Victoria, 3621
The congregation at Tongala was virtually a continuation of that at Tongala South. In 1932 the church was extended to the north end and this included the construction of two more windows - in the style of the original windows. The building fund kept on growing and a Kindergarten room was opened in February 1958. This was opened by G B…
Toowoomba, QLD - Redeemer Lutheran
Year Built: 1959
Address: 77 Neil Street, Toowoomba, Toowoomba Queensland, 4350
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.
Turner, ACT - Baptist
Year Built: 1954
Address: 17 Condimine Street, , Turner Australian Capital Territory, 2612
The Church was the second Baptist Church established in Canberra in 1953. The first church service was held in the Turner Primary School on 3 December 1953. The current building was opened on Saturday 23 October 1954 by the Rev. Dr. F. Townley-Lord, President of the Baptist World Alliance and minister of Bloomsbury Central Church in…
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".
Ulverstone, TAS - Baptist
Year Built: 1959
Address: 60 Alexander Road, , Ulverstone Tasmania, 7315
The Ulverstone mission was placed under the care of the Burnie Baptist Church. Church services began in Ulverstone at the Town Hall on 15 February 1903. The Rev. George J. Mackay of the Devonport Baptist Church, assisted by Amos Sidwell of Hobart, conducted the first service. In January 1906 the Ulverstone Baptist Church agreed to…
Ulverstone, TAS - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1959
Address: 6 Kings Parade, , Ulverstone Tasmania, 7315
The first Anglican church in Ulverstone was opened in 1868, “on the site of the cemetery” in Leven St and remained on this site until 1893. The first service was held in Fogg's store, then in a wooden church in the cemetery, built in 1868. In 1890 plans were made for a new church on the corner of Patrick and Badger Streets, but the…
Unley, SA - St John's Lutheran
Year Built: 1959
Address: 15 Marlborough Street, , Unley South Australia, 5061
The Foundation stone was laid on 23 March 1958.
Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC - St Thomas' Anglican
Year Built: 1959
Address: 17 Mount View Road, , Upper Ferntree Gully Victoria, 3156
The original Church was built of timber and cost 80 at Lysterfield and was blessed and opened by Archbishop Clarke in August 1906. In 1922 this Church was moved by a team of horses to the site of the present Church.* The Foundation stone of the current Church was laid on 30 May 1959 by the Right Reverend J.D. McKie M.A. Bishop…
Upwey, VIC - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1959
Address: 3 Birdwood Avenue, , Upwey Victoria, 3158
The Church records include the names of many of the stipendiary lay readers and theological students who took services throughout the hills during these early years, among whom were C. W. Woolley, C. Elliott, H. Girdlestone, E. Millard, C. Richardson, A. Gearing and W. Kent. assisting in the early years included The Revds. R. Sherwood, G.…
Uranquinty, NSW - St James Uniting
Year Built: 1960
Address: 16 Yarragundry Street, , Uranquinty New South Wales, 2652
The Foundation stone was laid on 25 June 1960 by Mrs Thomas Rodham.
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…
Wahroonga, NSW - Holy Name Catholic
Year Built: 1954
Address: 35 Billyard Avenue, , Wahroonga New South Wales, 2076
The Parish of Holy Name was established on 18th March 1948, by decree of Cardinal Norman Gilroy, Archbishop of Sydney, as a parish of the Archdiocese of Sydney , and was immediately placed under the pastoral care of the Dominican Fathers. The construction of the church began in October 1951 and was designed by Mrs. Nancy Davey. It was…
Waitara, NSW - Anglican
Year Built: 1959
Address: 34 Palmerston Road, , Waitara New South Wales, 2077
There are two Foundation stones attached to the church. The first reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by The Rt Rev W.G. Hillard MA on the 22nd February 1959". The second stone reads, " The building extensions of Waitara Anglican Church were officially opened by the Archbishop of Sydney Dr Peter Jensen on 17th February 2013".
Walbundarie, NSW - St Stephen's Uniting
Year Built: 1957
Address: Queen Street, , Walbundarie New South Wales,
Originally a Presbyterian church. The Foundation stone was laid by Jessie May Gibbons on 20 August 1957.
Walkerston, QLD - St Andrew's Uniting
Year Built: 1956
Address: 3 Bold Street, , Walkerston Queensland, 4751
From 1876 until 1886 Walkerston was part of the Mackay Charge. The first services were held in a building on the site known as "The Old Boiling Downs", at the west end of Walkerston. The honour of promoting the initial steps to have a place of Public Worship established belongs to the late Mrs. John Cook, of Balnagowan, and the late…
Walkerston, QLD - St Mary Magdelene Anglican
Year Built: 1960
Address: 11 McColl Street, , Walkerston Queensland, 4751
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was blessed by Ian Sixth Bishop of North Queensland and set by Mr T.G. Jacklin a resident of the Parish for 46 Years. 2nd July 1960".
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".
Wandal, QLD - Methodist
Year Built: 1957
Address: 35 Rundle Street, , Wandal Queensland, 4700
A Foundation stone reads, " This Foundation stone was laid to the Glory of God and in honour of those of this Parish who served in the two conflicts by Sir Raymond Huish CBE State President RSS & AIF on Saturday 3rd October 1957 - Members of Session, Reg G.W. Taylor Moderator, H.W. Esdale, J.S. Morrison T.G. McMaster, A McGamley, J.…
Wangaratta, VIC - St John's Lutheran
Year Built: 1953
Address: 3 Orwell Street, , Wangaratta Victoria, 3677
The beginnings of the church were under the auspices of the UELCA and the ELSA. The first divine service was held of the U.L.C.A. was conducted on Monday 7 August 1933 in the home of Mr and Mrs K.J. Lieschke and the service was conducted by Pastor J.T.P. Stolz. Services continued to be held in private homes and the Masonic Lodge…
Warradale, SA - Faith Lutheran
Year Built: 1958
Address: 2 Ailsa Avenue, , Warradale South Australia, 5046
The first services were held in the Brighton RSL hall in 1954. In 1952 Messrs Zilm and A. Cheney, Elders of St. Paul's elders of St Paul's Trinity and Colonel Light Gardens respectively, foresaw the possibility of the growing Warradale area and that the few Lutherans residing in the district had no ready access to either of these…
Watsonia, VIC - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1959
Address: Devonshire Road, , Victoria, 3087
The church was established at a meeting in the backyard of the home of Les and Val Miles on 30 January 1957. The first service was held on 24 February 1957 at the home of Jack and Val French, and conducted by Rev. HM Watson. From 7 September 1958, morning services and a Sunday School were held in the "old tin shed", which became the…
Wavell Heights, QLD - Uniting
Year Built: 1957
Address: 147 Rode Road, , Wavell Heights Queensland, 4012
1935 was an important year for establishing a Methodist presence in the area when the church trustees purchased four parcels of land fronting Rode Road and a decision was made to build a church hall. On 18 December 1935 the transfer to the Methodist Church trustees of resubdivisions 15,16, 17 and 18 were lodged with the Titles Office.…
Weethalle, NSW - St Christopher's Anglican
Year Built: 1954
Address: Mid West Highway, , Weethalle New South Wales, 2669
The Foundation stone was laid on 25 July 1954 by the Bishop of Riverina.
Weethalle, NSW - St Luke's Catholic
Year Built: 1956
Built of brick and timber the Foundation stone was laid on 2 December 1956 by the Bishop of Riverina.
Wentworthville, NSW - Our Lady of Carmel Catholic
Year Built: 1955
Address: 4 Bennett Street, , Wentworthville New South Wales, 2145
The first church was built and opened in 1922. The current church was blessed and opened on 6 March 1955. Cardinal Gilroy appointed the Carmelite Friars to care for the parish of Wentworthville in 1956. A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was blessed and laid by his Eminence Cardinal Gilroy Archbishop of Sydney 6th March 1955. Rev…
Wentworthville, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1954
Address: 115 Station Street, , Wentworthville New South Wales, 2145
A Foundation stone reads, To the Glory of God this stone was unveiled by Frank Dobson Esq Rev W. Tredinnick Lth Minister 20th November 1954".
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.
West Footscray, VIC - Scots Presbyterian
Year Built: 1957
Address: 141 Essex Street, , West Footscray Victoria, 3012
The original church was built in 1927 and then the current building was constructed in 1957.
West Townsville, QLD - Uniting
Year Built: 1954
Address: 71 Ingham Road, , West Townsville Queensland, 4810
The first West End (Methodist) Church was a weatherboard building built and opened in 1886 on the corner of Flinders Street West and Church Street. A Foundation stone reads, " West End Methodist Memorial Church To the Glory of God and in memory of those who served their country 1914 - 1918 1939 - 1945 and as a tribute to the early…
Westmead, NSW - St Barnabas Anglican
Year Built: 1954
Address: 75 Hawkesbury, , Westmead New South Wales, 2145
St Barnabas' Anglican Church traces its beginnings back to 1912 when home Sunday School classes were commenced at Westmead. A property at 75 Hawkesbury Road was acquired in 1936 and the hall where the church had previously met was moved to that site. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by The Most…
Williamstown, VIC - St Stephens Uniting
Year Built: 1956
Address: 179 Melbourne Road, , Williamstown Victoria, 3016
Established in 1886 as North Williamstown Presbyterian Church. The original church building is now the church hall and was relocated when a new church was built in 1956. The Foundation stone was laid by The Right Reverend S.A. Goddard on 19 July 1958. The Architect was Keith Reid and built by W.H. Langdon and Sons.
Willow Tree, NSW - Catholic
Year Built: 1954
Address: 25 Learmouth Street, , Willow Tree New South Wales, 2339
A Foundation stone reads, " This Foundation stone of this Church dedicated to the Immaculate heart of Mary was solemnly blessed and laid by The Most Rev E.J. Doody D.D. Bishop of Armidale Sunday May 9 1954 Very Reverend M. Tully R.I. Parish Priest".
Wilston, QLD - Trinity Grove Uniting
Year Built: 1954
Address: 1 Hawdon Street, , Wilston Queensland, 4051
A Foundation stone reads, "Wilston Methodist Memorial Church to the Glory of God in memory and gratitude to those who died and all who served in World Wars 1914-1918 and 1939-1945 this stone was laid by Rev George E Holland President of the Conference 27th November 1954. Henry W Prouse Minister, Leslie R Draper Secretary, Eric R P…
Wynnum, QLD - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1951
Address: 231 Bay Terrace, , Wynnum Queensland, 4178
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God This stone was laid by Rt Rev. R. Bardon BA Moderator-General Presbyterian Church of Australia on the tenth day of November 1951".
Yangan, QLD - Our Lady of good counsel Catholic
Year Built: 1955
Address: King Street, , Yangan Queensland, 4371
The Church was opened on 4 December 1955.
Yass, NSW - St Augustine's Catholic
Year Built: 1954 - 1956
Address: 108 Meehan Street, , Yass New South Wales, 2582
The foundation stone of the church was laid on 11 April 1954 by Archbishop Eris O'Brien and the church was opened on 29 April 1956, by Archbishop Guilford Young. Fifty-year celebrations were organised on 29 April 2006 by Father Laurie Bent, who was Parish Priest in Yass at the time. The architect for the church was architects Fowell…
Yeoval, NSW - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1954
Address: King Street, , Yeoval New South Wales, 2868
A Foundation stone reads, "To the glory of God this stone was set by W R Glasson Esq. FRCSA 4th September 1954. A second foundation stone reads Yeoval Union Church, "To the glory of God this stone was set by A. A. West Esq. on behalf of his fellow trustees L Munro & W H J Tremain 4th September 1954 Yeoval Union Church. In 2022 the…