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Year built: between 1961 and 1970
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".
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.
Ringwood, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1963
Address: 30 - 32 Station Street, , Ringwood Victoria, 3134
There are several foundation stones installed in the church building which read. This stone was laid to the glory of God by E.W. Greenwood Esq M.L.A. 23 February 1918. This stone was laid to the glory of God by Rev E. J. Little in token of the children's part in the building of this church. To the Glory of God this stone was laid…
Riverton, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1964
Address: Moorhouse Terrace, , Riverton South Australia, 5412
Formerly the Pioneer Methodist church the Foundation stone was laid in May 1964.
Roma, QLD - All Saints' Catholic
Year Built: 1961
Address: Cnr Feather and McDowell Streets, , Roma Queensland, 4455
The first Catholic church was built in 1874 and cost £300. The second church was opened in 1893. The present church was opened in 1962.
Rosanna, VIC - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1966
Address: Bellevue Avenue, , Rosanna Victoria, 3084
The Foundation stone was laid on 2 April 1966. The church has now closed.
Rosebud, VIC - All Saints' Anglican
Year Built: 1963
Address: Corner Point Nepean Road & Sixth Street, , Rosebud Victoria, 3939
The Foundation stone was laid on 3 March 1963 by the Archbishop of Brighton G.H. Codrington M.A. The Architects were Wystan Widdows and David Caldwell. The Church was built by Richard Lumley.
Rutherglen, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1963
Address: 82 High Street, , Rutherglen Victoria, 3685
A Foundation stone on the church reads, " St Mary's Church consecrated by th e Most Reverend Bernard D. Stewart D.D. A.L.L.B. Bishop of Sandhurst opened for the public worship of God and the honour of the blessed Virgin by the same Bishop September 15th 1963 Rev Francis J Owens Pastor". A Latin foundation stone reads "ecclesiae s.…
Rye, VIC - St David's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1969
Address: Lyons Street, , Rye Victoria, 3941
Early services were held in the original hall, church and school and may have commenced as early as 1870.* Construction of the first church was commenced in 1904 and built by Mr William Joseph Croad. The first service on the current site was held in 1901. A wooden church was built in 1904 and replaced by the current one in 1969.*…
Sarina, QLD - St Luke's Anglican
Year Built: 1961
Address: 56 Broad Street, , Sarina Queensland, 4737
The laying of the Foundation stone occurred in 1909 and the present St. Luke's Church, possibly round about shortly afterwards the dedication of the Church too place, both ceremonies being conducted by Revd Hely Wilson. Occasionally a priest came out from Mackay to celebrate Holy Communion. In 1924 the then church building was…
Seacliff Park, SA - All Saints' Anglican
Year Built: 1964
Address: Corner Brighton Road & Lamington Avenue, , Seacliff Park South Australia, 5049
The Foundation stone was laid on 19 April 1964 by the Right Reverend T.T. Reed Bishop of Adelaide.
Seacliff, SA - Living Water's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1963
Address: 29 Kaurie Parade, , Seacliff South Australia, 5049
The Foundation stone on the current building was laid on 3 February 1963 by the Right Reverend J.D. Bentley B.A. The Church Hall which was the original Church building was erected in 1924. That foundation stone was laid on 9 August 1924.
Shepparton, VIC - St George Greek Orthodox
Year Built: 1965
Address: 195 Knight Street, , Shepparton Victoria, 3630
A Foundation stone reads, " Greek orthodox Church St George corner stone laid by Archbishop Ezekiel 8 - 8 - 1965".
Shepparton, VIC - St Mell's Christ the King Catholic
Year Built: 1970
Address: 18 Hamilton Street, , Shepparton Victoria, 3630
The Foundation stone was laid on 19 July 1970 by the most Reverend B.D. Stewart D.D.Bishop of Sandhurst.
Snowtown, SA - St Luke's Lutheran
Year Built: 1966
Address: Tenth Street, , Snowtown South Australia, 5520
The first Lutheran settler in the Snowtown area was Gottlieb Ferdinand Welke who settled there in 1873. More families arrived in later years and formed the Condowie congregation. However the first Lutheran services in Snowtown were conducted in 1951 by Pastor R.F. Blaess of Balaclava under the ELCA banner. Numbers were small and…
Snug, TAS - St John's Anglican
Year Built: 1969
Address: Frost Street, , Snug Tasmania, 7054
In 1927 the Church was built and was dedicated in April 1927 having cost £400. In 1967 St. John's was burnt down in disasterous bush fires. In 1969 the new brick modern design was constructed in April. The church cost $28,000 and was designed by Harry Oldmeadow. It has a cross of burnt timber. The Church is now closed.
South Launceston, TAS - St Mark's Anglican
Year Built: 1961
Address: 2 Hobart Road, , South Launceston Tasmania, 7249
Tenders were called for the erection of a new church (8 being received in all) and, upon the recommendation of the architect, that of E. Lewis and Sons (Roy and Geoff) at a figure, of £21,995 was accepted. A loan with the M. L. C. Assurance Company Ltd. was negotiated for £15,000 under the guarantee of the Diocese. A Foundation stone…
Springhurst, VIC - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1964
Address: 116 Anzac Road, , Springhurst Victoria, 3682
A Foundation stone reads, "Dedicated to the Glory of God on 22.3.1964 by Rev H B Freeman MA President of Conference."
St Lucia, QLD - Chinese Christian (Former Methodist)
Year Built: 1962
Address: 83 Ryans Road, , St Lucia Queensland, 4067
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set by the President of the Conference Rev N.H. Grimmett LTh on 25th February 1962. St Lucia Methodist Church Rev J. Tainton BA BD Rev R.T. Nugent DiP DO Ministers E.J. Coulter Secretary G.H. Beer Treasurer".
St Lucia, QLD - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1962
Address: 3 Baty Street, , St Lucia Queensland, 4067
The Church was constructed in 1962. The side walls of the church are of a concertina form, blades of brick along the line of the building with short window walls across the line of the building, the glass facing the western front. The window walls are trimmed in light coloured bricks and provide light and ventilation to the interior, as…
Stanhope, VIC - St Matthew's Anglican
Year Built: 1967
Address: Brand Street, , Stanhope Victoria, 3623
The Foundation stone was laid on 2 July 1967 by the Bishop of Bendigo the Right Reverend R.E. Richards M.A.
Streatham, VIC - St Columba's Catholic
Year Built: 1968
Address: 50 Campbell Street, , Streatham Victoria, 3351
An historical plaque reads in part, "The Church was opened n 1912 by Bishop Joseph Higgins D.D. Rev Michael Barrett P.P. The wooden church was used continually until the current Church was erected in 1968 by Bishop James Collins & Fr L Gallagher P.P. The Church was dedicated as a memorial to all those who gave their lives in the service…
Tangambalanga, VIC - Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic
Year Built: 1962
Address: Kiewa East Road, , Tangambalanga Victoria, 3691
A Foundation tone reads, " Deo Gratais Our Lady Helps of Christians Church This stone was blessed and laid by Most Rev Bernard D. Stewart DD BA LLB Bishop of Sandhurst 19th December 1962. Rev Fr M. Bowman PP".
Tanunda, SA - St Aidan's Anglican
Year Built: 1961
Address: Corner Murray & Fiedler Streets, , Tanunda South Australia, 5352
The Foundation stone was laid on 4 June 1961 by the Right Reverend T.T. Reed Bishop of Adelaide.
Templestowe, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1962
Address: Atkinson Street, , Templestowe Victoria, 3106
The Church property contains a c.1895 single-storey weatherboard church and the much larger 1962 brick church. The c.1895 church is an example of the simple Victorian Carpenter Gothic style. It has a gable roofed nave with metal ridge ventilators and a projecting entry porch to the front. The front gable ends have a simple timber gable…
Tennant Creek, NT - Uniting
Year Built: 1965
Address: 58 - 60 Patterson Street, , Tennant Creek Northern Territory, 0860
Opened in December of 1966 and designed by Mr. A A (Fred) Soars, an engineer for Peko Mines, Tennant Creek. The dedication was carried out by the Chairman of the Board of the United Church in North Australia and the Territories, the Rev. C Venton Hayman. The Resident Minister then was Rev. John O’Reilly. Except for certain specialist…