Churches
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Year built: between 1951 and 1960
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.
Wembley, WA - Our Lady of Victory Catholic
Year Built: 1952
Address: 364 Cambridge Street, , Wembley Western Australia, 6014
Substantial brick and tile church demonstrating the post-war ecclesiastical architectural style. The building is principally of cruciform plan form with the main body of the church extending on a north-south axis and gabled wings to the east and west elevations. Additional flat roof single storey accommodation of a more utilitarian design…
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 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…
Westmere, VIC - St John's Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1952
Address: 916 Glenelg Highway, , Westmere Victoria, 3351
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G St John's Church of England This stone was laid by Wm Lord Bishop of Ballarat Right Rev W.H. Johnson BA on May 19th 1952".
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: 233 - 237 Bay Terrace, , Wynnum Queensland, 4178
RECORD BEING UPDATED. Wynnum’s first Presbyterian Church was constructed in 1896 in Chestnut Street. The next church was erected at 238 Bay Terrace and continued to hold services until the 1950s when it was converted for use as a church hall. In 1907 the Church was divided into 2 parishes. A home mission station was formed at the…
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…
Yerong Creek, NSW - Trinitiy Presbyterian
Year Built: 1959
Address: Corner Cox & Cole Street, , Yerong Creek New South Wales, 2642
A Foundation stone was laid on 2 April 1959 by Mrs Neil Paton.
Zillmere, QLD - St Flannan's Catholic
Year Built: 1954
Address: 194 Handford Road, , Zillmere Queensland, 4034
The Foundation stone was laid on 14 February 1954 by the Most Reverend James Duhig D.D. and he also dedicated the building on 28 November 1954.