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Year built: between 1961 and 1970
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. A wall plaque reads, " This building was erected by members and friends of the Bordertown Church of Christ A tribute of thanks to God for his Goodness to the citizens of this district with a prayer that it will help to witness that Christ is Saviour and friend of all Mankind 7-3-65".
Bordertown, SA - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1969
Address: Victoria Parade, , Bordertown South Australia, 5268
A Foundation stone reads, " St Mary's Church This stone was blessed Most Rev J.W. Gleeson D.D. Coadjutor Archbishop of Adelaide 16th February 1969 Fr Neil Kelly P.P. ".
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
Presbyterians in Canberra established a Home Mission Station in 1925. Two years later the Church Hall at Braddon was opened and the Rev. Dr. John Walker inducted. In May 1945 the Canberra Parish was divided into two, St. Andrews and Braddon, and Braddon was given the name St. Columba’s in 1950. The Foundation stone was laid on 22 April…
Branxholme, VIC - Unknown
Year Built: 1962
Address: 21 Brown Street, , Branxholme Victoria, 3302
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God and in memory of those of this Church who died and those who served in the two World Wars. This Foundation stone was laid by Mr Peter Turner On November 24th 1962".
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. Vojtěch (Voitre) Marek was responsible for the copper figurines on the Church wall . He was born in Dolní Oldřichov in Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic, in 1919 and came to Australia in 1948. From 1962 to 1975, he worked full-time on…
Broadview, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1964
Address: Cnr Galway and Collingrove Avenues, , Broadview South Australia, 5083
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God This stone was laid by Rev R.E. Stanley President of the Conference 1951 Pastor of this Church 1955 - 1958 on 21st June 1964".
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.
Brunswick West, VIC - St David's Uniting
Year Built: 1962
Address: 74 - 76 Melville Road, , Brunswick West Victoria, 3055
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Rev Norman W. Paul BA Minister of this Parish 6th May 1962 Architects K Murray Forster & Allen Walsh Builder Ralph Beer".
Bulleen, VIC - St Bishoy & St.Shenouda Coptic Orthodox
Year Built: 1962
Address: 1 - 9 Prospect Road, , Bulleen Victoria, 3105
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".
Burnside, SA - St David's Anglican
Year Built: 1962
Address: 492 Glynburn Road, , Burnside South Australia, 5066
The original stone church, now the church hall, dates from 1887. The modern brick church, a hundred metres to the south on Glynburn Road, was built in 1963, while standing between these two is the oldest building of them all, the current Church Office, erected as the Burnside Council Chambers in 1869. A foundation stone was laid on 9…
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.…
Caringbah, NSW - St Phil's Anglican
Year Built: 1961
Address: 402 Port Hacking Road, , Caringbah New South Wales, 2229
The Church started in nearby Burns Hall in October 1924. The foundation stone on our current site was laid on 2nd July 1927, and the first Minister, Rev Arthur Reeves was appointed in 1933. A new church building was constructed and opened by Archbishop Gough on 24th June 1961 and this is where we still meet to this day. A wall plaque…
Carlingford, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1967
Address: 27 Lloyd's Avenue, , Carlingford New South Wales, 2118
A wall plaque reads, " To the Glory of God this plaque was set by the Rev R.G. Cruikshank on the 12th August 1967".
Carrum, VIC - St Aidan's Anglican
Year Built: 1964
Address: 1 Poulston Road, , Carrum Victoria, 3197
Land for the current site was purchased and a building described as little more than a shed was erected. The new church was built by Mr. William Ryall, at a cost of £98, with the organ and most of the furniture donated? An additional £28 was spent on the purchase of twelve pews. The Church was opened in May, 1902, becoming part of the…
Cavendish, VIC - St Mark's Anglican
Year Built: 1963
Address: Cnr Bunbury Street & Henty Highway, , Cavendish Victoria, 3314
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God This Church was dedicated in the name of St Mark by William Auchterlonie Hardie Sixth Bishop Of Ballarat on 27th April 1963".
Charlton, VIC - St Martin's Anglican
Year Built: 1963
Address: 3 Armstrong Street, , Charlton Victoria, 3525
The first Church was built in 1889. A Foundation stone reads, "In Memory of the fallen in Two World Wars the Foundation stone of this Church of St Martin built for the worship of God was set by Allen Second Bishop of St Arnaud on 28 April 1963. G.B. Lucas Rector."
Charters Towers, QLD - Uniting
Year Built: 1966
Address: 101 Gills Street, , Charters Towers Queensland, 4820
The first church, Central Methodist Church, was built on the site and opened on the 19th October 1879. It was replaced by an impressive wooden building in September 1890. It was demolished in February 1966 to make way for the present octagonal structure. The new church building was completed in June 1966.
Cheltenham, VIC - St Matthew's Anglican
Year Built: 1966
Address: 161 Park Road, , Cheltenham Victoria, 3192
At a meeting of the congregation on 1st February, 1865, the Rev. S. Taylor was authorized to apply for a grant of land on which to build a church. Part of the Government Reserve was chosen — the triangular piece of land on which St Matthew's now stands In 1867, a separate Parish of Cheltenham was created, and baptisms (of adults as…
Clarence Gardens, SA - St Francis of Assisi Anglican
Year Built: 1964
Address: Dinwoodie Avenue, , Clarence Gardens South Australia, 5039
The Foundation stone was laid on 23 February 1964 by the Right Reverend T.T. Reed.
Clearview, SA - Good Shepherd Catholic
Year Built: 1964
Address: 7 St Alban's Place, , Clearview South Australia, 5085
Cloverdale, WA - Notre Dame Catholic
Year Built: 1970
Address: 345 Wright Street, , Cloverdale Western Australia, 6105
Built in 1971 to design of George Mazak, the church displays design elements of the Late Twentieth Century Late Modern architectural style. The plan of the church is said to be based on a cross. The main body of the church is square with lower level projecting wings to each elevation. The main roof comprises four gables which meet at the…
Cobden, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1963
Address: Curdie Street, , Cobden Victoria, 3266
The Foundation stone was laid on 8 September 1963 by Walter Leslie Baker.
Coffs Harbour, NSW - Harbourside Presbyterian
Year Built: 1961
Address: 187 Harbour Drive, , Coffs Harbour New South Wales, 2450
A Foundation stone reads, "To the Greater Glory of God this stone was laid by Rt Rev Hugh Cunningham on 9th Sept 1961".
Coffs Harbour, NSW - St Augustine War Memorial Catholic
Year Built: 1961
Address: 12 Gordon Street, , Coffs Harbour New South Wales, 2450
The first Church was erected in 1908. It was opened on 26 January 1908 and blown down on Christmas Eve 1908. The Catholic Life magazine featured the solemn occasion in its October 1961 issue of the Blessing and laying of the Foundation stone of the current Church. "The foundation stones of the new St Augustine's Church and the Good…
Coffs Harbour, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1970
Address: Cnr Gordon & Vernon Streets, , Coffs Harbour New South Wales, 2450
An article in The Methodist, Saturday, 10 April, 1915 reads, " NEW CHURCH AT COFFS HARBOUR Mr. A. J. Cutler, Home Missionary at Coffs Harbour, writes: The new church now in course of erection and of which a photograph is herewith supplied is Methodism's answer to those letters which appeared in Sydney at the beginning of last year,…
Coleambally, NSW - St Mark the Evangelist Anglican
Year Built: 1969
Address: Kookaburra Street, , Coleambally New South Wales, 2707
The church was opened on 25 April 1969 by the Bishop of Riverina.
Collaroy Plateau, NSW - St Rose of Lima Catholic
Year Built: 1967
Address: 4 Rose Avenue, , Collaroy Plateau New South Wales, 2097
Sometime in the late 1950’s approval was sought from the then Cardinal to purchase land for a church and a little time after approval was received and 4 Rose Ave Collaroy Plateau was purchased. Architects, Fowell, Mansfield, Jarvis, & Maclurcan to design the church. The porch was designed by parishioner Nick Ciko and built by parishioner…