Churches
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Year built: between 1961 and 1970
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.
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.
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.
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.
Moe, VIC - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1963
Address: Fowler Street, , Moe Victoria, 3825
The former church was damaged by a fire in 1952 and was later burnt down in 1960 and a new church building was built on the present site in 1963 with a new hall in 2021.
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…
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.
Mooroolbark, VIC - St Francis in the Fields Anglican (Former)
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.
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…
Mosman, NSW - St Therese Catholic
Year Built: 1964
Address: 210 Spit Road, , Mosman New South Wales, 2088
The Parish was established in October 1955 with Masses celebrated in the presbytery for ten years until the church was erected in 1965. The church was designed by Donald Maclurcan, a well-known architect and member of the parish. The foundation stone was laid and blessed on May 10th 1964 by Cardinal Gilroy, Archbishop of Sydney, who…
Moulamein, NSW - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1961
Address: Cnr Carne & Turora Streets, , Moulamein New South Wales, 2733
A wall plaque reads, " This church of St Mary was opened on 24th Sept 1961 by The Right Rev Mons John Treacy P.P. VG AMDG".
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.
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…
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".
Mundingburra, QLD - Holy Trinity Catholic
Year Built: 1965
Address: 75 Ross River Road, , Mundingburra Queensland, 4812
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".
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…
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".
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…
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…
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".
North Adelaide, SA - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1962
Address: 92 Archer Street, , North Adelaide South Australia, 5006
The original Methodist Church was demolished in 1961. It became a Uniting Church in 1977 and has been the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church since 1982.
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…
North Parramatta, NSW - Parramatta Centenary Uniting
Year Built: 1967
Address: 46 Sorell Street, , North Parramatta New South Wales, 2151
North Tamworth, NSW - Greek Orthodox
Year Built: 1961
Address: 1 Upper Street, , North Tamworth New South Wales, 2340
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was set by the Right Reverend J.S. Moyes D.D. D Litt Lord Bishop of Armidale 25th November 1961".
Northgate, QLD - St John's Catholic
Year Built: 1962
Address: 688 Nudgee Road , , Northgate Queensland, 4013
The Church was built in 1962, eleven years after it was proposed for construction with the adjacent St. Jon’s Convent School. This church is the only non-military place of worship that was built specifically as a Royal Australian Navy War Memorial. The design architect was Frank Leo Cullen. He was born c1909 in Brisbane and was the…
Northmead, NSW - Anglican
Year Built: 1970
Address: 6 Thomas Street, , Northmead New South Wales, 2152
A Foundation stone reads, To the Glory of God this stone was unveiled by His Excellency the Governor of New South Wales Sir Roden Cutler VC KCMO KCVO CBE on 11th October 1970 J Short, J.A. Brayley LL B, B.R.A. Wood Church Wardens Rev J.H. Wyndham ThL Curate in Charge". A further stone reads "This stone was laid by Mrs G.F. Macarthur…
Nuriootpa, SA - St Petri Lutheran
Year Built: 1961
Address: Corner First & Second Street, , Nuriootpa South Australia, 5355
The first St Petri church (which has since been demolished and replaced by the current church building) was dedicated on the 10th November, 1867. In 1877 a German pipe organ was purchased, followed by the construction and installation of a bell and bell tower in 1927. A new church replaced the first church in 1961. A building…
Orange, NSW - St Barnabas Anglican
Year Built: 1970
Address: 26 Dora Street, , Orange New South Wales, 2800
A plaque reads, ' A.M.D.G. To commemorate the commencement of the building of the Church of St Barnabas as a war memorial this plaque was blessed by Kenneth, Bishop of Bathurst 15th Nov 1970 R.M. Hull Rector". A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was set by Dr W.F. Matthews February 10th 1940".
Panania, NSW - Anglican
Year Built: 1961
Address: 6 Lambeth Street, , Panania New South Wales, 2213
A Foundation stone reads, "To the Glory of God this stone was laid by The Rt Rev RC Kerle BA ThL Bishop Coadjutor Of Sydney 7-10-61".
Pascoe Vale, VIC - St Oliver Plunkett's Catholic
Year Built: 1961
Address: 1 Landells Road, , Pascoe Vale Victoria, 3044
A Foundation stone reads, " Blessed Oliver Plunket Church Blessed and opened by Most Rev Arthur Francis Fox D.D. Auxiliary to His Grace Archbishop Mannix 9th July 1961 - Rev Fr T. Keogh P.P.".
Peakhurst, NSW - Our Lady of Fatima Catholic
Year Built: 1968
Address: 825 Forrest Road, , Peakhurst New South Wales, 2210
A Foundation plaque reads, A.M.D.G. Our Lady of Fatima Church Peakhurst This Church was solemnly blessed by His Eminence Norman Thomas Cardinal Gilroy Archbishop of Sydney on 13th October 1968. Rev Joseph A. O'Shea P.P".
Penrith, NSW - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1965
Address: 9 Doonmore Street, , Penrith New South Wales, 2750
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set in place on 21st August 1965 by Rev Victor Clark Duff BA a trustee of the Presbyterian Church of NSW and a native of Penrith. Rev J.D. Penman Minister". A further foundation stone of the older church building reads, " This tablet was laid to the Glory of God by Rev V…
Plam Beach, QLD - Our Lady of the Way Catholic
Year Built: 1964
Address: 14 Eleventh Avenue, , Palm Beach Queensland, 4221
The Catholic Leader of December 31 1964 reads, " A crowd of 400 witnessed the blessing and opening of a new church dedicated to Our Lady of the Way at Palm Beach, in the Burleigh Heads parish, by Monsignor Leo Carlton, PP, Kangaroo Point. on Sunday, December 20. Monsignor Carlton delegated by His Grace the Archbishop to perform the…
Poowong, VIC - All Saints Anglican
Year Built: 1967
Address: Poowong Ranceby Road, , Poowong Victoria, 3988
Land around Poowong was opened up for selection in 1874. The Foundation stone for the current church was laid on 31 May 1962 by the right Reverend D.A. Garnsey Bishop of Gippsland. The building had been relocated parallel to the road behind the cream brick church constructed in 1967 to the design of Louis R Williams, Architect. This…
Portarlington, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1962
Address: Corner Newcombe & Fisher Streets, , Portarlington Victoria, 3223
Formerly a Presbyterian Church. The Foundation stone of this Church was laid on 18 February 1962 by Mrs G. Brown. The Architect was Messrs G E Drinnan and Associates of Geelong.
Pyramid Hill, VIC - Tyndale Memorial Church
Year Built: 1966
Address: 68 Victoria Street, , Pyramid Hill Victoria, 3575
On 23rd April 1886 a block of land donated by Mrs I. Watson with half acre adjoining at a cost of £5 was accepted. It was also moved that a salary of £40 per annum be guaranteed to the minister. Names of trustees were to be submitted to Presbytery for approval, and application made to have the church added to the Kerang/Durham Ox charge.…
Regent, VIC - Baptist
Year Built: 1964
Address: High Street, , Regent Victoria, 3073
The Foundation stone was laid on 11 April 1964 by the Reverend T.F. Keyte General Superintendent Baptist Union of Victoria. The Architect was Keith Reid and the church was built by J Newbold.
Reid, ACT - St Peter's Memorial Lutheran
Year Built: 1961
Address: 6 Boolee Street, , Reid Australian Capital Territory, 2612
St Peter's was dedicated in September 1961 and was a gift from the United Evangelical Lutheran Church as a war memorial. A plaque reads, " Behold I lay in Sion a Chief corner stone elect precious 1 Peter 2 , 6 1st Sunday after Trinity AD 1961".
Renmark, SA - Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox
Year Built: 1970
Address: 55 Twentyfirst Street, , Renmark South Australia, 5341
A Foundation stone reads, " This Foundation stone of Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church was blessed by His Grace Archbishop Ezekiel on 7th June 1970".
Reservoir, VIC - St George's Anglican
Year Built: 1964
Address: Corner of Ralph & Byfield Streets, , Reservoir Victoria, 3073
The Foundation stone was laid by his Grace the Archbishop of Melbourne the Most Reverend Frank Woods M.A. D.D. on 14 November 1964.