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Year built: between 1961 and 1970
Aberfeldie, VIC - Baptist
Year Built: 1964
Address: 5 Price Street, , Aberfeldie Victoria, 3040
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid to the Glory of God 24th May 1964".
Aberfeldie, VIC - Our Lady of the Nativity Catholic
Year Built: 1967
Address: 33 Fawkner Street, , Aberfeldie Victoria, 3040
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone symbol of Christ chief corner stone of the church was blessed and laid by his Grace The Most Revd James R. Knox D.D. J.C.D. on 29th October 1967 Revd J.B. Wall P.P. - S.J. Moran Architect M.P. Arbon & Co Builder ".
Acacia Ridge, QLD - Our Lady of Fatima Catholic
Year Built: 1966
Address: 350 Mortimer Road, , Acacia Ridge Queensland, 4110
A plaque reads, " This Church of Our Lady of Fatima was blessed and opened by His Grace The Most Rev P.M. O'Donnell D.D. Archbishop of Brisbane on Sunday June 5th 1966. B.T. McLaughlin P.P.".
Airport West, VIC - St Christopher's Catholic
Year Built: 1969
Address: 34 Roberts Road, , Airport West Victoria, 3042
A Foundation stone reads, " This church erected to the Glory of God under the protection of St Christopher was solemeny blessed and the main altar consecrated by Most Rev John N. Cullinane D.D. V.G. P.P. on October 5th 1969. The Temple of God is sacred and you are that temple 1. Cor 3/17" - Rev F.R. J Phelan Parish Priest - Max Chester…
Albury North, NSW - Greek Orthodox
Year Built: 1964
Address: 378 Olive Street, , Albury North New South Wales, 2640
A Foundation stone reads, " This Foundation stone was laid on 22.3.1964 by his Eminence Archbishop Ezekiel".
Alexandra, VIC - St Andrews Uniting
Year Built: 1966
Address: 37 Downey Street, , Alexandra Victoria, 3714
The commemoration stone was laid by the Reverends K.O. Williams and Reverend W.C. Paul on 20 November 1966.
Alexandra, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1970
Address: 36 Nihil Street, , Alexandra Victoria, 3714
The Foundation stone was laid by his Grace the Most Reverend J.R. Knox D.D. J.C.D. 1 November 1970.
Annerley, QLD - Baptist
Year Built: 1965
Address: 556 Ipswich Road, , Annerley Queensland, 4103
A Foundation stone reads, " Annerley Baptist Church This Foundation stone was unveiled to the Glory of God on 13th March 1965 by Mr P.J. Hancox, President Baptist Union of Queensland. Rev C.L. Miller Minister Mr J.A. Barrie Secretary Mr E.S. Jones Senior Deacon".
Ashgrove, QLD - The Grove Uniting
Year Built: 1961
Address: 22 Ashgrove Avenue, , Ashgrove Queensland, 4060
Formerly a Methodist church the foundation stone was laid on 8 October 1961 by the Reverend J. Tainton. The church is now closed.
Ayr, QLD - Uniting
Year Built: 1963
Address: 130 MacKenzie Street, , Ayr Queensland, 4807
A plaque reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set on behalf of the congregation of this Church. By Mr A.J. Green Senr a Foundation member on 1st September 1963. Minister Rev G.F. Robinson CF".
Balwyn, VIC - Trinity Uniting
Year Built: 1961
Address: 172 Doncaster Road, , Balwyn Victoria, 3103
The Foundation stone was laid by the Reverend H.G. Mackay B.A. on 16 December 1961.
Banana, QLD - Uniting
Year Built: 1968
Address: North Street, , Banana Queensland, 4702
A plaque in the grounds of the church reads in part, " In 1969 local folk felt the need for a place where they could gather for worship. So this humble building came into being under the umbrella of the Methodist Church. Construction was undertaken by a Biloela carpenter with the assistance of willing volunteers. The cost of the building…
Barcaldine, QLD - Uniting
Year Built: 1961
Address: 7 Maple Street, , Barcaldine Queensland, 4725
The second Church on this site was built in 1893 and is now the Church Hall. The current Church was built in 1961.
Beaudesert, QLD - St Thomas' Anglican
Year Built: 1965
Address: 7 Albert Street, , Beaudesert Queensland, 4285
The Foundation stone to commemorate the consecration of the church took place on 4 July 1965. It was conducted by the Most Reverend P.N. W. Strong Archbishop of Brisbane.
Bendemeer, NSW - Holy Innocents Catholic
Year Built: 1968
Address: 72 Frederick Street, , Bendemeer New South Wales, 2355
A Foundation stone reads, " A. M. D. G. This stone commemorates the solemn blessing of Holy Innocents Church by the Rt Rev Maurice Tully P.P. Vicar Capitular 12th May, 1968 Rev George O'Connor, P.P. Pastor".
Bentleigh, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1968
Address: 497 Centre Road, , Bentleigh Victoria, 3204
The Foundation stone was laid on 15 March 1968 by H.V. Barnett. The Architect was John Scarborough.
Biloela, QLD - Church of the Nazarene
Year Built: 1966
Address: 124 Rainbow Street, , Biloela Queensland, 4715
A wall plaque reads, " For the testimony of Jesus Christ this Church was opened December 3rd 1966 by Rev A.A.E. Berg Superintendent".
Biloela, QLD - Lutheran
Year Built: 1964
Address: 113 Grevillea Street, , Biloela Queensland, 4715
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God 11th October 1964 - Ephesians 2 : 20".
Blackmans Bay, TAS - St Peter's Anglican
Year Built: 1968
Address: Corner Roslyn & Pearsall Avenue, , Blackmans Bay Tasmania, 7052
The Foundation stone was laid on 4 August 1968 by the Archdeacon of Hobart I.J.B. McDonald.
Blyth, SA - Trinity Lutheran
Year Built: 1970
Address: South Terrace, , Blyth South Australia, 5462
The Foundation stone was laid in 1970.
Bomaderry, NSW - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1962
Address: 46 Bunberry Street, , Bomaderry New South Wales, 2541
Boonah, QLD - All Saints Catholic
Year Built: 1961
Address: John Street, , Boonah Queensland, 4310
The first Catholic church was opened on 1 November 1887. This is the third church and was opened on 29 October 1961.
Boonah, QLD - Baptist
Year Built: 1965
Address: 36 Church Street, , Boonah Queensland, 4310
The Foundation stone was laid on 30 January 1965 by Mr P.J. Hancox President of the Queensland Baptist Union.
Bordertown, SA - Church of Christ
Year Built: 1965
Address: West Terrace, , Bordertown South Australia, 5268
The church was erected in 1965.
Bordertown, SA - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1969
Address: Victoria Parade, , Bordertown South Australia, 5268
The Foundation stone was laid on 16 February 1969 by the Archbishop of Adelaide the most Reverend J.W. Gleeson D.D.
Bowenfels, NSW Baptist
Year Built: 1966
Address: 107 Great Western Highway , , Bowenfels New South Wales, 2790
A Foundation stone does in fact read, " This Church of St Francis Xavier was solemnly blessed and opened by the Most Reverend A.R.E. Thomas D.D. Bishop of Bathurst 10th December 1966".
Box Hill South, VIC - St Aidan's Anglican
Year Built: 1970
Address: 10 Surrey Street, , Box Hill South Victoria, 3128
The Foundation stone was laid by the Right Reverend R.W. Dann on 24 May 1970. The Architect was John Roseenthal and the Vicar was C.N. Thomas.
Braddon, ACT - St Columba's Uniting
Year Built: 1961
Address: Corner Fawkner & Farrer Streets, , Braddon Australian Capital Territory, 2612
The Foundation stone was laid on 22 April 1961 by Reverend Harold G. Durbin.
Bridgewater, SA - Grace Lutheran
Year Built: 1961
Address: 15 Wembley Avenue, , Bridgewater South Australia, 5155
The Foundation stone was laid in 1961. Extensions to the church were made in 2002.
Bridgewater, SA - St Matthew's Catholic
Year Built: 1966
Address: 1 Wembley Avenue, , Bridgewater South Australia, 5155
The Foundation stone was laid on 27 March 1966 by the most Reverend J.W. Gleeson C.M.G. Co Adjutor Archbishop of Adelaide.
Bright, VIC - Our Lady of the Snows Catholic
Year Built: 1966
Address: Coronation Avenue, , Bright Victoria, 3741
A Foundation stone reads, " Our Lady of the Snows, This Church was consecrated by The Most Rev Francis Thomas DD BA DOEC Bishop of Geraldton W.A. on the 1st May 1966 in the presence of The Most Rev Bernard D. Stewart DD LLB Bishop of Sandhurst Rev B.A. Thomas P.P.".
Brighton, SA - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1964
Address: Strathmore Terrace, , Brighton South Australia, 5048
The Foundation stone was laid on 22 November 1964 by the Right Reverend W.J. Russell V.G.
Broome, WA - Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic
Year Built: 1963
Address: 34 Weld Street, , Broome Western Australia, 6725
The Church was blessed and dedicated on 8 September 1963 by the Most Reverend John Jobst Vicar of the Kimberley.
Bulleen, VIC - St Clement of Rome Catholic
Year Built: 1962
Address: Egan Drive, , Bulleen Victoria, 3105
Construction of the present church commenced in 1962.
Burleigh Heads, QLD - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1961
Address: 14 Park Avenue, , Burleigh Heads Queensland, 4220
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. And in memory of those who gave their lives to preserve our freedom this stone was set by Reginald Archbishop of Brisbane on 29th July 1961. R.F. Ranwell Rector".
Burwood East, VIC - Anglican Church of Ascension
Year Built: 1969
Address: Corner Blackburn Road & Witchwood Street, , Burwood East Victoria, 3151
The Church was dedicated on Ascension day in 1969 by the Archbishop of Melbourne, the Most Reverend Frank Woods.
Byron Bay, NSW - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1969
Address: 13 Ruskin Street, , Byron Bay New South Wales, 2481
A plaque read's, " This Church was opened by The Rt Rev R.L. McInnes BA State Moderator and dedicated to the Glory of God by the Presbytery of the Northern Rivers on the 16th August 1969 Minister Rev H.W.A. Wilson".
Camberwell, VIC - St Dunstan's Anglican
Year Built: 1966
Address: 163 Wattle Valley Road, , Camberwell Victoria, 3124
In 1925 communications between the Reverend Walter Green then of Murrumbeena, and the Vicar elect of East Camberwell resulted in an exploritory visit to Wattle Valley Road which was duly selected as the centre of the new parish. In 1960 plans for completion of Church submitted to Vestry by architect Louis Williams. By 1966 a contract…
Canowindra, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1969
Address: 42 Blachford Street, , Conowindra New South Wales, 2804
A Memorial plaque reads, " Canowindra Methodist Peace Memorial Church - This Church was Officially opened and dedicated to the Glory of God on October 5th 1969.
Canterbury, VIC - Baptist
Year Built: 1962
Address: 1A Balwyn Road, , Canterbury Victoria, 3126
The first public meeting was held, on February 12th, 1891. Twenty-five were present and unanimously approved the proposal that "we commence as a Baptist Mission. To hold services every Thursday evening at 8.00pm, and every Sunday evening at 7.15pm. Mr H.J. Smith was elected Secretary and a committee was appointed, comprising Messrs.…