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Year built: between 1941 and 2040
Mackay, QLD - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1963
Address: 12 River Street, , Mackay Queensland,
The current St Patrick’s Church is the fourth to be constructed on the site and was constructed in 1961-63. It was designed by prominent Mackay architect, Harold Vivian Marsh Brown in the Spanish mission style. A Foundation stone reads, Patrick's Memorial Church. This Stone, blessed and laid by Most Reverend Francis Rush,D.D., Bishop…
Mackay, QLD - St Paul's Lutheran
Year Built: 1972
Address: 44 Wellington Street, , Mackay Queensland, 4740
The original church was destroyed by cyclone in 1898. A plaque reads, " To the Glory of God St Paul's Lutheran Church Peace Memorial Original Church Peel Street Dedicated 1879 second church this site dedicated 19-6-1898 - This Church dedicated 9-4-1972".
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.
Maidstone, VIC - Holy Family Catholic
Year Built: 1962
Address: 46A Ballarat Road, , Maidstone Victoria, 3012
A Foundation stone reads, " Our Lady of Perpetual Help war memorial church was blessed and opened by His Grace The Most Rev J.D. Simonds D.D. Ph D. on Wednesday 30th of May 1962. rev A.C. Gilhooly Parish Priest".
Mallanganee, NSW - Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic
Year Built: 1966
Address: 54 Tooloom Street, , Mallanganee New South Wales, 2469
A Foundation stone reads, "Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church Solemnly blessed by His Lordship Most Rev P J Farrelly DD Bishop of Lismore 2th June 1966".
Manifold Heights, VIC - Geelong Korean Baptist
Year Built: 1967
Address: Cnr Volum & Shannon Ave, , Manifold Heights Victoria, 3218
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid to the Glory of God on 9th Sept 1967 by Rev C.N. Wright President Baptist Union of Vic".
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.
Marayong, NSW - Our Lady of Czestochowa Queen of Poland Catholic
Year Built: 1967
Address: 116 Quakers Road, , Marayong New South Wales, 2148
In 1966, Cardinal Gilroy consecrated Our Lady of Czestochowa, Queen of Poland Catholic Church in Marayong. The six roof peaks of the Church represent the six million Polish people who were killed in World War II. Late Twentieth Century Ecclesiastical church form reflecting a departure from traditional cruciform church shapes allowed by…
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".
Marion, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1965
Address: Corner Township Road & Church Crescent, , Marion South Australia, 5043
The Foundation stone was laid on 15 August 1965 by Mr and Mrs Lawrence Western.
Maroubra, NSW - Wild Street Anglican
Year Built: 1961
Address: 18 Holden Street, , Maroubra New South Wales, 2023
This church, known for many years as St Edmund’s Anglican Church, Pagewood, was opened in 1961. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was unveiled by The Rt Rev R.C. Kerle BA ThL Bishop Coadjutor of Sydney on Sunday June 18 1961".
Marrickville, NSW - St Nicholas Greek Orthodox
Year Built: 1965
Address: 203 Livingstone Street, , Marrickville New South Wales, 2204
Between 1961 and 1966, the original house on the land acquired was converted into a Church. The foundation Stone was laid on June 6th, 1965 by His Eminence Archbishop Ezekiel of Australia and New Zealand, with the Official Opening taking place on the 3rd October 1966 by His Grace Bishop Dionysios of Nazianzos. The church has a white…
Maryborough, QLD - St Matthew's Lutheran
Year Built: 1967
Address: 60 John Street, , Maryborough Queensland, 4650
A plaque reads, " This St Matthews Church together with the Hall unit is erected to mark 100 years in the life of the Lutheran Church, Maryborough established 1867. + November 26th 1967 Pastor F.H. Schimdt President LCA OD Come Lord Jesus Rev 22.20".
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".
Matraville, NSW - Praise Evangelical Church of Australia
Year Built: 1961
Address: 1 Hunter Avenue, , Matraville New South Wales, 2036
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was unveiled by The Rt Rev R.C. Kerle BA ThL Bishop Coadjutor of Sydney on Saturday July 8 1961"
Matraville, NSW - St Agnes' War Memorial Catholic
Year Built: 1966
Address: 509 Bunnerong Road, , Matraville New South Wales, 2036
The first Mass celebrated in this district was on Sunday, 20 January, 1907, when the Bunnerong school-church of Our Lady of the Rosary was blessed and opened by Archbishop Kelly on donated land now known as 45 Perry St, Matraville. A Brick school –church next to the timber school-church: opened in 1951. School hall-church at St Agnes…
McLaren Vale, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1988
Address: 257 Main Road, , McLaren Vale South Australia, 5171
In 1849 a land grant was made for the construction of a Wesleyan Church. The original section of the church was opened on 14 April 1858by Reverend William Ingram. The transept was built later in 1897 and the front porch was added in 1898. In 1987 the 129 year old church was deemed unsafe and was demolished. The present church was…
Meeniyan, VIC - St Kevin's Catholic
Year Built: 1971
Address: 4 Geale Street, , Meeniyan Victoria, 3956
The Church was opened by the Most Reverend Arthur Fox D.D. Bishop of Sale on 11 July 1971.
Melba, ACT - Uniting
Year Built: 1973
Address: Kingsford Smith Drive, , Melba Australian Capital Territory, 2615
Services began in March 1973 at the Melba Primary School as a joint venture with local Anglicans and Non Conformists. This association was dissolved in 1982. By 1989 the new Parish Centre was under construction and was completed the following year.*
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.
Mentone, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1958
Address: 10 Rogers Street, , Mentone Victoria, 3194
The Parish of Mentone was created in 1904, when the area encompassing Mentone, Parkdale, Cheltenham, Highett, Beaumaris, Sandringham, Mordialloc, Edithvale and Chelsea was cut off from the “Brighton Mission”, which was ministered by priests residing in the present Parish of St James Gardenvale. The specially selected Glen Iris bricks…
Meredith, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1961
Address: 15 - 27 Lawler Street , , Meredith Victoria, 3333
The first Mass is this district was celebrated by Fr Symth at the home of John Campion, Campion Road Meredith in 1838. The first Catholic church was built in 1860 on a block of land in Mercer Street. This present church was built by Smith Bros and R Dudderidge. It was opened and dedicated by Archbishop Slattery on the feast of the…
Merimbula, NSW - St Clement's Anglican
Year Built: 1991
Address: 91 Main Street, , Merimbula New South Wales, 2548
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was laid by the Rt Rev .J. Clements Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn on October 8th 1961 D. J. Dickson Rector". A further plaque reads, " St Clements Church extension dedicated by Rt Rev Owen Dowling Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn on 14th July 1991. Builder Jon Channon Homes - Architects…
Merimbula, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 2003
Address: Lakeview Avenue, , Merimbula New South Wales, 2548
The Church is built on land dedicated as the site for the erection of a Presbyterian Church in 1861. That church was built of timber in 1889 when the minister was Rev James Forbes. It became known as the Uniting Church in 1977 but was burnt down in December 1999. The present brick veneer building opened in 2003.”
Merrylands, NSW - St Matthew's Anglican
Year Built: 1972
Address: 9-11 Ridge Street, , Merrylands New South Wales, 2160
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was set by The Right Rev H.G.S. Beobie BA Bishop in Parramatta April 16 1972".
Merrylands, NSW - St Stephen's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1971
Address: 303 Merrylands Road, , Merrylands New South Wales, 2160
A Foundation stone reads, : To the Glory of God this stone was set by the Right Reverend Fred McKay OBE MA BD Moderator General of the Presbyterian Church of Australia this day 8th of May 1971. Gordon C Hayward JP Session Clerk Rev Alan Hewitt Minister".
Miami, QLD - Calvery Catholic
Year Built: 1963
Address: 50 Redondo Avenue, , Miami Queensland, 4220
A plaque reads, The Calvary War Memorial Catholic Church erected to the memory of the men and women who gave their lives in the service of their country. Opened on the 22nd December 1963 by + James Archbishop of Brisbane".
Minlaton, SA - St Andrew's Lutheran
Year Built: 1958
Address: Maitland Road, , Minlaton South Australia, 5575
The first records of Lutheran services were recorded on the York Peninsula in the 1870's. In 1882 a Mr Johann Golthilf Bothe moved in to the area and built a Lutheran church on his property which was several miles north of the cemetery. Prior to this, services were held in several private homes including Schwarz's Farm. By March 19 1882…
Miranda, NSW - St Luke's Anglican
Year Built: 1970
Address: 526-536 Kingsway, , Miranda New South Wales, 2228
Archbishop William Saumarez Smith laid the foundation stone on Saturday 6th May, 1899 for a new Anglican Church in Miranda. The small weatherboard building served the people of Miranda for more than seventy years. In May, 1970, to pave the way for the next stage of growth for St Luke’s, the Reverend Keith Gowan laid the foundation stone…
Mirani, QLD - The Immaculate Conception Catholic
Year Built: 1965
Address: 33 Alexander Street, , Mirani Queensland, 4754
The first church was opened in 1901. A plaque reads, " Immaculate Conception Memorial Church blessed and opened 21st November 1965 - Right Rev Monsignor D.G. Tiernan RI - Vicor General Representing His Lordship the Bishop of Rockhampton Most Reverend Francis R. Rush D.D. - Father E.H. Fraher P.P. Alan Ferrier Architect Father R. Cullinane…
Mirboo North, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting
Year Built: 1964
Address: Ridgeway Street, , Mirboo North Victoria, 3871
The Foundation stone was laid on 13 December 1964 by his Lordship Patrick Francis Lyons Bishop of Sale.
Mirboo North, VIC - St Mary's Anglican
Year Built: 1965
Address: Corner Grand Ridge East & Baromi Road, , Mirboo North Victoria, 3871
The first Church services in the area were held in the home of Mr W. Napier an unoffical and perhaps self appointed lay preacher. He is reported to have taken a burial there in 1882. The Foundation stone was laid on 6 November 1965 by the Right Reverend D.A. Garnsey M.A. Bishop of Gippsland.
Mitcham, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1962
Address: 103A Princes Road, , Mitcham South Australia, 3132
A foundation stone was laid on the original church on 10 January 1882 by the Hon John Colton MP. A foundation stone for the current church 2 December 1962 by Rev T.G. Ingliss President of the Conference.
Mitcham, VIC - All Saints' Anglican
Year Built: 1958
Address: 18 Edward Street, , Mitcham Victoria, 3132
Former Christ Church. The Church was created in 1888 and a timber church building was erected that year. In 1958 a new church was built on the adjacent site and the 1888 church was subsequently used as the parish hall. All Saints (former Christ Church) Anglican Church, was designed in 1958 by Raymond Berg, a modernist architect who…
Mitcham, VIC - St Paul's Lutheran
Year Built: 1960
Address: 67 Rooks Road, , Mitcham Victoria, 3131
A Foundation stone reads, "The Glory of God 13 November 1960". The Chinese Evangelical Formosan Church share this building.
Mitcham, VIC St John's Catholic
Year Built: 1959
Address: 490 Whitehorse Road, , Mitcham Victoria, 3132
In order to help the first Catholic families and to attend to their spiritual needs, Fr. William Mason Finn, who had a horse, travelled from the district of Warringal (now Heidelberg) and called on the families he knew to be Catholics, His parish extended from Warringal to the foothills of Mount Dandenong. One of the earliest priests…
Moama, NSW - St Aloysius Catholic
Year Built: 1999
Address: 17 Ftancis Street, , Moama New South Wales, 2731
A Foundation plaque reads, " This Church of St Aloysius was officially blessed and opened by The Most Rev Barry Collins Bishop of Wilcannia - Forbes on April 30th 1999. Parish Co-Ordinator Sr Veronia Joyce CSB. Architect Barry Adams and Associates Builder SD & EM Bourke Ply Ltd".