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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

Father Flanagan, Parish Priest of Moorooka, purchased a property consisting of a house and five acres of land on the corner of Beaudesert and Mortimer Roads, Coopers Plains for 2250.00 pound. The previous owner was Arthur Harper. In 1950, the hut was converted into the Church of Our Lady of Fatima, with the farmhouse as its presbytery.…

Adelaide, SA - Cathedral of Archangels Michael and Gabriel Greek Orthodox

Year Built: 1967

Address: 286 Franklin Street, , Adelaide South Australia, 5000

The Church is circular in plan, with an inner circle forming the gallery and an arc forming the Sanctuary. It is a reinforced concrete structure with brick walls which allows a band of windows at the base of the Dome. The roof is covered with sheet copper. The freestanding Bell Tower was constructed under a later contract.

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.

Alice Springs, NT - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic

Year Built: 1967

Address: 4 Hartley Street, , Alice Springs Northern Territory, 0870

In 1965 Fr. Dwyer MSC commenced preparation for the present church. Construction of a new church was underway on Lot 56 in late 1967. The foundation stone was blessed by Bishop JP O’Loughlin on 17th March, 1968. The church was officially opened on 11th May, 1969. Construction was by the Alice Springs firm Sitzler Brothers and the…

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".

Ashburton, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1961

Address: 3 Ashburn Grove, , Ashburton Victoria,

The site of the present property with a frontage of 180 feet to Ashburn Grove was purchased n December 1928 by the Malvern Circuit. A reference from the source below reads, " On Saturday 14th of December 1935 Rev F.H. Williams unlocked the Church doors with a gold key presented by the Architects and Rev J.W. Rowse who at the time was…

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.

Auchenflower, QLD - Holy Spirit Catholic

Year Built: 1969

Address: 17 Harriett Street, , Auchenflower Queensland, 4066

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".

Balgowlah, NSW - All Saints' Anglican

Year Built: 1969

Address: 18 Boyle Street, , Balgowlah New South Wales, 2093

A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was unveiled by his Excellency the Governor of N.S.W. Sir Roden Cutler VCK KCMG CBE on Sunday 27th April 1969. Minister Rev CI Brown BA Treasurer CJ Walker Church Wardens BHL Gray JR Cornish LB Huddleston".

Ballina, NSW - St Francis Xavier Catholic

Year Built: 1962

Address: Corner Crane & Cherry Streets, , Ballina New South Wales, 2478

The beginnings of the parish occurred in 1853 when Father William McGinty visited Ballina. He travelled from Ipswich via Tenterfield, Grafton, Casino and Coraki and then by boat to Ballina, visiting members of the small flock, baptised 3 children, and returned via Duck Creek, Tatham, and Kyogle. He did it all again in 1854. The first…

Balranald, NSW - Presbyterian

Year Built: 1962

Address: 47 Bank Street, , Balranald New South Wales, 2715

A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid to the Glory of God by Rev A.A. Dougan M.A. Principle of St Arnaud College on 6th October 1962".

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.

Barmera, SA - St Francis Xavier Catholic

Year Built: 1969

Address: 8 Joyce Street, , Barmera South Australia, 5345

A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G St Francis Xaviers Memorial Church was consecrated 28th March and opened on Palm Sunday 30th March 1969 by The Bishop of Port Pirie Most Rev Bryan Gallagher D.D. D.P.H. Rev Shane O'Connor Parish Priest".

Beaudesert, QLD - St Thomas' Memorial Anglican

Year Built: 1965

Address: 7 Albert Street, , Beaudesert Queensland, 4285

The original church was built in 1888 on 1 acre of land donated by Thomas Brayford. A £530 tender was accepted for the church to be constructed. Bishop Webber consecrated the church in September, 1888. The first Rector, Rev. Frederick Newton, served 1889-1891. The parish hall was built in 1897 and Rev. Henry Knatchbull built the Rectory…

Bell Park, VIC - Ukrainian Catholic

Year Built: 1966

Address: 21 Adler Crescent, , Bell Park Victoria, 3215

A plaque on the bell tower reads, " Bell Tower Memorial Millennium of Christianity in Ukraine 988 - 1988". A Foundation stone reads, " This Church of the patronage of the mother of God erected by the Ukrainian Catholics to the Glory of God and as a war memorial was consecrated by his Lordship Bishop Ivan Prasko Sunday 16th October 1966…

Bellerive, TAS - Corpus Christi Catholic

Year Built: 1965

Address: 2 Alma Street, , Bellerive Tasmania, 7018

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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 - St John's Anglican

Year Built: 1962

Address: Corner Tucker & Centre Roads, , Bentleigh Victoria, 3204

The land for the church's current location was granted by Mr John Matthew Smith. The original church building was beset by poor workmanship and delays. The foundation stone was laid by Mr W.R. Looker J.P. on Monday 11th October 1872. The new Church under the charge of the Rev. William Singleton of Cheltenham, was opened in June by the…

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.

Berri, SA - Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox

Year Built: 1967

Address: 1324 Old Sturt Highway, , Berri South Australia, 5343

A Foundation stone reads in part, " The Foundation stone of the Greek Orthodox Church ??? oimhsis Theotokoy was blessed by His Grace Archbishop F. Zekiel on the 8th of October 1967".

Berserker, QLD - Calvary Lutheran

Year Built: 1961

Address: 59 Burnett Street, , Berserker Queensland, 4701

The Lutherans purchased the church in 2016 for for $522,000.

Beulah, VIC - St Augustine's Catholic

Year Built: 1963

Address: 8 Dingwell Street, , Beulah Victoria, 3395

A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This Church was solemnly blessed and opened by Monsignor L. Conway V.G. on Sunday 6th October 1963. Rev M. Philbin P.P. JW Henry & Assoc Architects P&A Coutts Builder".

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.

Blacktown, NSW - Baptist

Year Built: 1963

Address: Cnr Harold and Sackville Streets, , Blacktown New South Wales, 2148

The Church was started by the McLean family who felt there was a need for a Baptist church in the Blacktown area and donated the land. The original timber church hall was built in the early 1930’s and the current brick Church building was opened in 1963. A Foundation plaque reads, " To the Glory of God this new Church and Christian…

Blacktown, NSW - St Nicholas' Serbian Orthodox

Year Built: 1967

Address: 33 Second Avenue, , New South Wales, 2148

In 1967 the foundation stone of the Church was blessed by His Grace Bishop Dimitrije (Balac) on 29 January 1967 when Ljubomir Vucurovic was also ordained a deacon. In 1971 the Church was consecrated on 12 June by His Grace Dimitrije (Balac) the Serbian Orthodox Bishop for Australia and New Zealand.

Blyth, SA - Trinity Lutheran

Year Built: 1970

Address: South Terrace, , Blyth South Australia, 5462

The first church was built in 1909. The Church foundation stone was laid on 20th September 1970 by Rev P A Scherer, architects Drogemuller & Pudney, opened 21 Feb 1971. Former St Petri bell in bell tower. First Trinity Lutheran in district opened 1881 in former Wesleyan chapel.