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Year built: between 1961 and 1970
Greensborough, VIC - Living Faith Uniting
Year Built: 1966
Address: 37 Grimshaw Street, , Greensborough Victoria, 3088
The first service of the Greensborough Methodist church was held in March of 1850, in, "Meagher's Barn" which refers to a barn that stood on the "Willis Vale" property of James Willis Mayger, near the Plenty River. The Wesleyans acquired their own house of worship in Hailes Street. This weatherboard church was still being used as a…
Hawthorn, SA - Church of Christ
Year Built: 1965
Address: 42 Angas Road, , Hawthorn South Australia, 5062
The Foundation stone was laid on 16 May 1965.
Hay, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1964
Address: 165 Main Street, , Hay New South Wales, 2711
The first Wesleyan Chapel in Hay was built by Witcombe Bros. and opened 19-3-1871. At the Wesleyan (Methodist) Conference of 1872 it was decided to appoint a Minister and constitute Hay a Circuit. The Rev. W. Weston began his ministry in April of that year. On 7-7-1872 the new Wesleyan Church was opened in Hay (in Lachlan Street, where…
Haymarket, NSW - St Peter Julian Catholic
Year Built: 1964
Address: 641 George Street, , Haymarket New South Wales, 2000
Hecktorville, SA - Church of the Annunciation Catholic
Year Built: 1962
Address: 18 Monacute Road, , Hecktorville South Australia, 5073
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. Church of the Annunciation on the 99th Anniversary of the opening of the original church this stone was solemnly blessed by The Most Reverend Matthew Beovich D.D. Ph.D. Archbishop of Adelaide 29 June 1962. Rev L.M. Travers P.P."
Henty, NSW - St Paul's Lutheran
Year Built: 1963
Address: Corner Comer & Lyne Street, , Henty New South Wales, 2658
The Foundation stone was laid on 12 May 1963.
Hermannsburg, NT - Bethlehem Lutheran
Year Built: 1964
Address: 41 Raberaba Crt, , Hermannsburg Northern Territory, 0872
Herston, QLD - St Joan of Arch Catholic
Year Built: 1963
Address: 47 Clyde Rooad, , Herston Queensland, 4006
A Foundation stone reads, "St Joan of Arch Memorial Church This Foundation stone was blessed and laid by Most Rev James Duhig DD KCMG LLD Archbishop of Brisbane 30th May 1963 The Feast of the Patroness Rev B.J. McMullen PP".
Highett, VIC - St Agnes Catholic
Year Built: 1969
Address: 10 Spring Road, , Highett Victoria, 3190
A Plaque on the church wall reads, "This Church dedicated to S. Agnes V.M. was blessed and opened on Wednesday 10 September 1969 by Archbishop J Knox D.D. Parish Priest Fr G. Quilter. The Church was built as a Peace Memorial for those who died Defending their country R.I.P. This stone commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Parish 13…
Hopetoun, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic
Year Built: 1966
Address: 35 Lascelles Street, , Hopetoun Victoria, 3396
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This Church was solemnly blessed and opened by the Most Rev J.P. O'Collins D.D. Bishop of Ballarat on 8-5-66 Rev M. Philbin P.P. Pastor P&A Coutts builders J.W. Henry & Assoc Architects.
Horsham, VIC - St Andrews Uniting
Year Built: 1962
Address: Corner Roberts & Urquhart Streets, , Horsham Victoria, 3400
Various Presbyterian Ministers visited the Horsham area. The recognised commencement of the church was on 14 January 1858. It is noted that Rev Hogg conducted services in the local Court House and then the school house until a suitable church could be erected. The eventual church was constructed at a cost of £700.
Huonville, TAS- Church of Christ Community
Year Built: 1965
Address: 81 Main Street, , Huonville Tasmania, 7109
A Foundation stone reads, : Huonville, Memorial Congregational Church opened and dedicated to the Glory of God on June 27th 1965 by Ref Harold James Ralph. Thy faithfulness in unto all generations. Psalm 118 - 90".
Hurstville Grove, NSW - St Aidan's Anglican
Year Built: 1964
Address: 119 - 121 Lansdowne Street, , Hurstville Grove New South Wales, 2220
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set by the Right Reverend ML Loane MA DD 22nd November 1964 RC Fledman Curate in Charge".
Ingham, QLD - St Mark's Lutheran
Year Built: 1967
Address: Bruce Highway, , Ingham Queensland, 4850
A Foundation stone reads, " St Mark's Lutheran Church dedicated to the Glory of God on Sunday April 16th 1967 - By Rev F.W. Noack 1 Kings 9:3".
Ingham, QLD - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1961
Address: 18 Abbott Street, , Ingham Queensland, 4850
Inglewood, QLD - Our Lady of the Southern Cross Catholic
Year Built: 1962
Address: 46 George Street, , Inglewood Queensland, 4387
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was blessed and placed by the Most Reverend William Brennan D.D. Bishop of Toowoomba on the 31st day of May 1962. Rev S.C. Kattie P.P.".
Ivanhoe, VIC - Mary Immaculate Catholic
Year Built: 1961
Address: Corner Waverley & Upper Heidelberg Road, , Ivanhoe Victoria, 3079
Originally the Ivanhoe Parish was part of St. John’s the Evangelist, Heidelberg. The original church was built in 1915 by Architects Kempson and Connlly. A red brick church was built on the present site of the Church. It was the original Immaculate Conception, a Chapel of Ease from the Heidelberg Parish of St John opened on 31 October…
Jindabyne, NSW - Alpine Uniting
Year Built: 1966
Address: 17 Gippsland Street, , Jinabyne New South Wales, 2627
A Foundation wall plaque reads, " To the Glory of God this Church was opened by The Rev M.A. McAlpine B.A. and dedicated by the Moderator of Canberra Presbytery The Rev J. Alblas 7th May 1966".
Jindabyne, NSW - St Columbkille Catholic
Year Built: 1966
Address: Lot 1 Kosciuszko Road, , Jindabyne New South Wales, 2627
‘The old town and church were submerged under dam waters. A new town was established and a church was built in 1966… Resident priests came in 1951 to serve worker camps at Cabramurra, Adaminaby, Guthega and other sites.’
Jindera, NSW - Bethlehem Lutheran
Year Built: 1961
A Foundation stone reads, " Bethlehem Lutheran Church dedicated to The Glory of God Behold I bring you good news of great joy, Luke 2 ; 10 Dec 3rd 1961".
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.
Kalamunda, WA - St Barnabas Anglican
Year Built: 1963
Address: 40 Railway Road, , Kalumunda Western Australia, 6076
The church was built in 1963. The Anglican church had a strong presence in Kalamunda since 1899 when the original St Barnabas Church was dedicated. This church was relocated in 1911 and then demolished in 1928. From 1928 until 1963 another church was located on this site. The building is plain in design with the elevation mass…
Kalangadoo, SA - St Alban's Anglican
Year Built: 1961
Address: 22 Ann Street, , Kalangadoo South Australia, 5278
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was laid by Mr & Mrs G.L. Dean on 24th September 1961". A wall plaque inside the church reads, " A.M.D.G. The Church of St Alban Kalangadoo was dedicated by The Right Revd T.T. Reed D.Litt Bishop of Adelaide on 4th February 1962. Architect J Nuttall Jones Priest in Charge The Revd G.A.…
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".
Keith, SA - Church of Christ
Year Built: 1962
Address: Fifth Street, , Keith South Australia, 5267
The Foundation stone was laid in 1962.
Kenmore, QLD - Uniting
Year Built: 1966-1968
Address: 982 Moggill Road, , Kenmore Queensland, 4069
The original church was built in built in 1885 and was officially opened on 4 October 1885 by Reverend D. F. Mitchell of South Brisbane. A pulpit and organ were added in 1887, and a spire and eight tubular bells were added in 1952. By 1966 as suburban development in the area increased and the congregation grew, a new and larger church and…
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".
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…
Kimba, SA - St Paul's Luthern (Former)
Year Built: 1964
Address: 14 Whyte Avennue, , Kimba South Australia, 5641
A Foundation stone reads, " St Paul's Lutheran Church Kimba This stone was laid to the Glory of God by Rev H.W. Harnath 25th October 1964. Psalm 15.0.V1 Praise Ye the Lord".
Kingsford, NSW - St Spyridon Greek Orthodox
Year Built: 1961 - 1974
Address: 78 Gardeners Road, , Kingsford New South Wales, 2032
The church was built from 1961 in stages in the Byzantine Basilica style, flanked by twin towers, designed by M Z Avramidis, and completed in 1974. A plaque on the landing of the Church reads, " This plaque was unveiled by the Governor of New South Wales Sir Roden Cutler VC KCMG KCVO CBE on 19th July 1975 to commemorate the dedication…
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. A wall plaque reads, " This Church was opened to the Glory of God on 22nd September 1962 by the President General of the Baptist Union of Australia The Rev G.H.…
Kingsgrove, NSW - Our Lady of Fatima
Year Built: 1970
Address: 89 Shaw Street, , Kingsgrove New South Wales, 2208
Our Lady of Fatima Parish Kingsgrove was founded on the 14th March, 1948, when Father Eamon Clune was appointed Parish Priest of the new Parish of Kingsgrove-Bexley North. The current Church was consecrated by Cardinal Gilroy on September 6, 1970 when it was not fully completed. According to the architects Maclurcan and Brown it was…
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.
Kirribilli, NSW Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic
Year Built: 1970
Address: 44 Willoughby Street, , Kirribilli New South Wales, 2061
A wall plaque reads, "This Church Our Lady Star of the Sea was blessed and consecrated by his Eminence N.T. Cardinal Gilroy KBE Archbishop of Sydney on 21 6 70".
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.
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".
Lake Bolac, VIC - St Bernard's Catholic
Year Built: 1961
Address: 75 Montgomery Street, , Lake Bolac Victoria, 3351
The first Roman Catholic Church, located at the eastern end of this site, was constructed from locally quarried bluestone. The builder was Robert Pitkethley who started the work in 1872, when Bishop Gould of Melbourne laid the foundation stone. Completed in 1874 this was the first church in Lake Bolac. The church was replaced by the new…
Leeton, NSW - St John's Lutheran
Year Built: 1962
Address: Maiden Street, , Leeton New South Wales, 2705
In 1924 the ELSA congregation church building was moved to become St John church hall. The Built of brick, the current church was opened on 8 July 1962.
Lindfield, NSW - Anglican
Year Built: 1968
Address: 9-11 Moore Ave, , Lindfield New South Wales, 2070
A Foundation stone reads, " All Saints Air Force Memorial Church To the Glory of God and as a tribute to those who served in the RAAF 1939 - 1945 This stone was set by Air Vice Marshal K.S. Hennock OBE DFC 11th May 1968".
Liverpool, NSW - All Saints' Catholic
Year Built: 1963
Address: 48 George Street, , Liverpool New South Wales, 2170