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Kadina, SA - Wesley Uniting

Kadina, SA - Wesley Uniting

Year Built: 1961

Address: Taylor Street, , Kadina South Australia, 5554

A Foundation stone reads, "This stone was laid on 14 May 1961 by Reverend A.R. Medson Ex President of the Conference". This church building opened in 1978.

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Keilor, VIC - St Stephen Uniting

Keilor, VIC - St Stephen Uniting

Year Built: 1965

Address: Flora Street, , Keilor Victoria, 3036

A Foundation stone reads, " The Foundation stone - The Church of St Stephen - Methodist - Presbyterian 13th February 1965 To God all praise and glory Rev C Gallagher M.A. B. D Rev M.J. L. Griffiths B.A. B.D. Com".

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Keith, SA - Church of Christ

Keith, SA - Church of Christ

Year Built: 1962

Address: Fifth Street, , Keith South Australia, 5267

The Foundation stone was laid in 1962.

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Kennington, VIC - Uniting

Kennington, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1964

Address: 21 Condon Street, , Kennington Victoria, 3550

A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God in gratitude to past Generations and faith for the future this stone was set by Stanley Proud Esq Senior Trustee Past Sunday School Superintendent 2nd May 1964".

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Kettering, TAS - Church of the Holy Spirit Uniting

Kettering, TAS - Church of the Holy Spirit Uniting

Year Built: 1969

Address: Channel Highway, , Kettering Tasmania, 7155

In 1863 Dr Crowther and Mr M. Holmes made land available for a place of public worship and a cemetery. The resulting building served as a schoolroom as well as a chapel. This Union Chapel, for protestants of any denomination, serviced the scattered rural environment. The structure survived the 1897 bushfires, but in 1900 was replaced…

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Kingsgrove, NSW - Baptist

Kingsgrove, NSW - Baptist

Year Built: 1962

Address: 9 Shackel Avenue, , Kingsgrove New South Wales, 2208

Known today as Clempton Park Baptist church the Church was opened on 22 September 1962 by the President of the Baptist Union of Australia the Reverend G.H. Morling M.A.

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Kingston SE, SA - St John's Lutheran

Kingston SE, SA - St John's Lutheran

Year Built: 1963

Address: Cameron Street, , Kingston SE South Australia, 5275

The Foundation stone was laid on 27 October 1963 by Rev K.E. Thamm.

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Koo Wee Rup, VIC - St John the Baptist Catholic

Koo Wee Rup, VIC - St John the Baptist Catholic

Year Built: 1962

Address: 170 Station Street, , Koo Wee Rup Victoria, 3981

The Foundation stone was laid on 23 December 1962 by the Most Reverend Patrick Lyons D.D. Bishop of Sale.

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Kyogle, NSW - St James Anglican

Kyogle, NSW - St James Anglican

Year Built: 1961

Address: 3 Campbell Road, , Kyogle New South Wales, 2474

A Foundation stone reads, "To the Glory of God and in memory of the fallen this stone was laid by The Rt Rev R G Arthur Bishop of Grafton 16th December 1961 Rev J Winslow Th L Rector".

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Leeton, NSW - St John's Lutheran

Leeton, NSW - St John's Lutheran

Year Built: 1962

Address: Maiden Street, , Leeton New South Wales, 2705

Built of brick the church was opened on 8 July 1962.

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Loch, VIC - Uniting

Loch, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1963

Address: Roy Street, , Loch Victoria, 3945

The Church was constructed of brick church designed by J Hipwell and constructed in 1963 at a cost of £12,000, and the Church Hall, constructed in 1903.

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Loomberah, NSW - St Luke's Anglican

Loomberah, NSW - St Luke's Anglican

Year Built: 1964

Address: Cnr Monteray & Duri Dungowan Roads, , Loomerah New South Wales, 2340

A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God This Church was dedicated in honour of St Luke by the Bishop of Armidale 1964. Canon G.A. Baker Vicar".

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Lucindale, SA - St Andrew's Anglican

Lucindale, SA - St Andrew's Anglican

Year Built: 1963

Address: Wattle Drive, , Lucindale South Australia, 5272

A Foundation stone reads, "To the glory of God, this stone was laid by Mrs R.J. Legoe 28 July 1963."

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Mackay, QLD - St Patrick's Catholic

Mackay, QLD - St Patrick's Catholic

Year Built: 1963

Address: 12 River Street, , Mackay Queensland,

The current St Patrick’s Church is the fourth to be constructed on the site and was constructed in 1961-63. It was designed by prominent Mackay architect, Harold Vivian Marsh Brown in the Spanish mission style. A Foundation stone reads, Patrick's Memorial Church. This Stone, blessed and laid by Most Reverend Francis Rush,D.D., Bishop…

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Maidstone, VIC - Holy Family Catholic

Maidstone, VIC - Holy Family Catholic

Year Built: 1962

Address: 46A Ballarat Road, , Maidstone Victoria, 3012

A Foundation stone reads, " Our Lady of Perpetual Help war memorial church was blessed and opened by His Grace The Most Rev J.D. Simonds D.D. Ph D. on Wednesday 30th of May 1962. rev A.C. Gilhooly Parish Priest".

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Mallanganee, NSW - Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic

Mallanganee, NSW - Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic

Year Built: 1966

Address: 54 Tooloom Street, , Mallanganee New South Wales, 2469

A Foundation stone reads, "Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church Solemnly blessed by His Lordship Most Rev P J Farrelly DD Bishop of Lismore 2th June 1966".

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Marion, SA - Uniting

Marion, SA - Uniting

Year Built: 1965

Address: Corner Township Road & Church Crescent, , Marion South Australia, 5043

The Foundation stone was laid on 15 August 1965 by Mr and Mrs Lawrence Western.

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Marrickville, NSW - St Nicholas Greek Orthodox

Marrickville, NSW - St Nicholas Greek Orthodox

Year Built: 1965

Address: 203 Livingstone Street, , Marrickville New South Wales, 2204

Between 1961 and 1966, the original house on the land acquired was converted into a Church. The foundation Stone was laid on June 6th, 1965 by His Eminence Archbishop Ezekiel of Australia and New Zealand, with the Official Opening taking place on the 3rd October 1966 by His Grace Bishop Dionysios of Nazianzos. The church has a white…

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Maryborough, QLD - St Matthew's Lutheran

Maryborough, QLD - St Matthew's Lutheran

Year Built: 1967

Address: 60 John Street, , Maryborough Queensland, 4650

A plaque reads, " This St Matthews Church together with the Hall unit is erected to mark 100 years in the life of the Lutheran Church, Maryborough established 1867. + November 26th 1967 Pastor F.H. Schimdt President LCA OD Come Lord Jesus Rev 22.20".

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Meredith, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic

Meredith, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic

Year Built: 1961

Address: 15 - 27 Lawler Street , , Meredith Victoria, 3333

The first Mass is this district was celebrated by Fr Symth at the home of John Campion, Campion Road Meredith in 1838. The first Catholic church was built in 1860 on a block of land in Mercer Street. This present church was built by Smith Bros and R Dudderidge. It was opened and dedicated by Archbishop Slattery on the feast of the…

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Miami, QLD - Calvery Catholic

Miami, QLD - Calvery Catholic

Year Built: 1963

Address: 50 Redondo Avenue, , Miami Queensland, 4220

A plaque reads, The Calvary War Memorial Catholic Church erected to the memory of the men and women who gave their lives in the service of their country. Opened on the 22nd December 1963 by + James Archbishop of Brisbane".

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Mirani, QLD - The Immaculate Conception Catholic

Mirani, QLD - The Immaculate Conception Catholic

Year Built: 1965

Address: 33 Alexander Street, , Mirani Queensland, 4754

The first church was opened in 1901. A plaque reads, " Immaculate Conception Memorial Church blessed and opened 21st November 1965 - Right Rev Monsignor D.G. Tiernan RI - Vicor General Representing His Lordship the Bishop of Rockhampton Most Reverend Francis R. Rush D.D. - Father E.H. Fraher P.P. Alan Ferrier Architect Father R. Cullinane…

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Mirboo North, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Mirboo North, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting

Year Built: 1964

Address: Ridgeway Street, , Mirboo North Victoria, 3871

The Foundation stone was laid on 13 December 1964 by his Lordship Patrick Francis Lyons Bishop of Sale.

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Mirboo North, VIC - St Mary's Anglican

Mirboo North, VIC - St Mary's Anglican

Year Built: 1965

Address: Corner Grand Ridge East & Baromi Road, , Mirboo North Victoria, 3871

The first Church services in the area were held in the home of Mr W. Napier an unoffical and perhaps self appointed lay preacher. He is reported to have taken a burial there in 1882. The Foundation stone was laid on 6 November 1965 by the Right Reverend D.A. Garnsey M.A. Bishop of Gippsland.

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Mitcham, SA - Uniting

Mitcham, SA - Uniting

Year Built: 1962

Address: 103A Princes Road, , Mitcham South Australia, 3132

A foundation stone was laid on the original church on 10 January 1882 by the Hon John Colton MP. A foundation stone for the current church 2 December 1962 by Rev T.G. Ingliss President of the Conference.

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Moe, VIC - Holy Trinity Anglican

Moe, VIC - Holy Trinity Anglican

Year Built: 1968

Address: 6 George Street, , Moe Victoria, 3825

In 1925 whether or not the severence was made from Yarragon or Trafalgar parish Moe became a seperate parish having Hill End, Tanjil South and Coalville and other smaller places within its boundaries. A Foundation stone was laid on 10 September 1968 by J. Russell Savige M.C. E.D.

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Moe, VIC - St Kieran's Catholic

Moe, VIC - St Kieran's Catholic

Year Built: 1970

Address: 2 Wirraway Street, , Moe Victoria, 3825

The first St Keiran's stood on a block of land on the higher eastern side of the George and Anzac Streets and was blessed on 16 December 1900. A Foundation stone was laid on 9 August 1970 by his Lordship the Most Reverend Arthur Francis Fox D.D. Bishop of Sale. The cost was just over $67,000, is large enough to see 500 people and was…

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Montmorency, VIC - St Francis Xavier Catholic

Montmorency, VIC - St Francis Xavier Catholic

Year Built: 1965

Address: 86 Mayona Road, , Montmorency Victoria, 3094

The Church was blessed & opened by Rev. Justin D. Simonds D.D. PhD, Archbishop of Melbourne, on July 25th 1965. The Parish Priest at that time was Rev. Father Brendan Torr.

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Mooroolbark, VIC - St Francis in the Fields Anglican

Mooroolbark, VIC - St Francis in the Fields Anglican

Year Built: 1962

Address: 218 Hull Road, , Mooroolbark Victoria, 3138

Designed by the architect Wystan Widdows as a hall, the foundation stone was laid on 18 February 1962. The Church closed in 2017.

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Morwell, VIC - Sacred Heart Catholic

Morwell, VIC - Sacred Heart Catholic

Year Built: 1970

Address: Commercial Road, , Morwell Victoria, 3840

In 1879 three Catholic residents, Edmond Kelleher, hotel keeper, Timothy O'Connor, labourer and Edward Crinigan, farmer, purchased three adjoining allotments at Section 5 of Robinson's survey for the total cost of £6. The property had a frontage of 300 feet on the present George Street, with a depth of 250 feet to Elgin Street, now the…

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Mount Compass, SA - St Christopher's Anglican

Mount Compass, SA - St Christopher's Anglican

Year Built: 1961

Address: Clyde Terrace Street, , Mount Compass South Australia, 5210

The Foundation stone was laid on 29 January 1961 by the Archdeacon of Strathalbyn Venerable J.J. Bond TH. L.

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Mount Waverley, VIC - Uniting

Mount Waverley, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1964

Address: 482 High Street Road, , Mount Waverley Victoria, 3149

In March 1971 the two congregations of the High Street Road Methodist Church and the Syndal Presbyterian Church agreed to unite – a process they called ‘Oneness’. The first service of the High Street Road Uniting Church was held on 3rd February, 1974 – three years before the inauguration of the Uniting Church in Australia. On 11 July…

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Mulwala, NSW - St Brigid's Catholic

Mulwala, NSW - St Brigid's Catholic

Year Built: 1963

Address: 27 Havelock Street, , Mulwala New South Wales, 2647

A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was blessed and laid in position on Sunday April 7th 1963 by Most Reverend Doctor F.A. Henschke Bishop of Wagga Wagga. Parish Priest Rev P. O'Connell".

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Mundingburra, QLD - Holy Trinity Catholic

Mundingburra, QLD - Holy Trinity Catholic

Year Built: 1965

Address: 75 Ross River Road, , Mundingburra Queensland,

A Foundation stone reads, " The Foundation stone of this Church of the Most Holy Trinity was blessed and placed by the Most Rev H.E. Ryan D.D. Bishop of Townsville on 13th June 1965. In the Fourth Year of the Second Vatican Council".

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Murrumbeena, VIC - Baptist

Murrumbeena, VIC - Baptist

Year Built: 1962

Address: 44 Murrumbeena Road, , Murrumbeena Victoria, 3163

The Church has been meeting in Murrumbeena since 1890. In 1907, with an eye on future expansion of the church facilities, negotiations took place to acquire adjacent vacant land fronting Sydney Street. A “beautiful and commodious Sunday School hall” was erected thereon, officially opening in February 1916 (Oakleigh & Caulfield Times…

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Murrumbeena, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic

Murrumbeena, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic

Year Built: 1963

Address: 6 Dalny Road, , Murrumbeena Victoria, 3163

A Foundation stone reads, " St Patrick's Church Murrumbeena this memorial stone was blessed by Most Reverend E.V. Tweedy D.D. Seventeenth March 1963. Robert O Ellis Architect William Rovira Parish Priest M.P. Arbon & Co Builders".

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Murtoa, VIC - St John's Lutheran

Murtoa, VIC - St John's Lutheran

Year Built: 1965

Address: Corner Duncan & Degenhardt Streets, , Murtoa Victoria, 3390

The Murtoa congregation was organized by Pastor Schoknecht in 1874, on Pentecost Monday. The first services were held in the house of Bro. E. Habel. Soon, however, the building of a church was taken in hand. "The Kirchenbote" of 1875, contains a correspondence, dated June 3, 1875, in which the dedication is reported. The church was built…

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Natimuk, VIC - St Paul's Lutheran

Natimuk, VIC - St Paul's Lutheran

Year Built: 1963

Address: Main Street, , Natimuk Victoria, 3409

The parish was, from 1874 until 1904, under the spiritual care of Pastor Schoknecht. The present pastor, J. F. Noack, was installed in September, 1905. In the course of the following years the Natimuk pastor opened a preaching place at Horsham, and organized a congregation there. Pastor Schurmann held the first services here in the…

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Noble Park, VIC - St Columba's Uniting

Noble Park, VIC - St Columba's Uniting

Year Built: 1962

Address: 2 Joy Parade, , Noble Park Victoria, 3174

A Foundation stone on the current Church reads, " To the Glory of God this Foundation stone was laid by Rev H.L. Hallett 16th June 1962". A Foundation stone on the original Church reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by R.R. Duncan Esq 26th May 1956. The Rev P.M. Roberts Interim Moderator RM & HM King Associate Architects".

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North Balwyn, VIC - St Aiden's Uniting

North Balwyn, VIC - St Aiden's Uniting

Year Built: 1964

Address: 17 Duggan Street, , North Balwyn Victoria,

The Methodist Church, desirous of providing a place of worship in the (new) area, had bought land in Winmallee Road, which was later sold in favour of a block on Doncaster Road purchased for 480 plus solicitors' fees and other expenses amounting to 8.10.3! On 23rd February 1940 five men met at the Canterbury Parsonage under the…

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