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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.".
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".
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' 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
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
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.
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.
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.".