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Year built: between 1961 and 1970
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…
Port MacDonnell, SA - St Augustine Catholic
Year Built: 1962
Address: Cnr Jeffries & Meylin Street, , MacDonnell South Australia, 5291
A Foundation stone reads, " St Augustines Church The Most Reverend J.W. Gleeson Blessed and Opened this Church on July 8th 1962".
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.
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…
Risdon Park, SA - St Andrew's Lutheran
Year Built: 1962
Address: Carter Crescent, , Risdon Park South Australia, 5540
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God September 16th 1962".
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.
Robinvale, VIC - St Peter's Anglican
Year Built: 1962
Address: Bromley Road, , Robinvale Victoria, 3549
The Church was dedicated on Sunday 16 August 1936 by Bishop Melville Charles James. A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. St Peters memorial church built for the worship of God and the teaching of the Catholic faith This stone was set in place by Allen Second Bishop of St Arnaud on the 24th March 1962 M.P.T. Hazell Rector Earle and…
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.
Semaphore, SA - Lutheran
Year Built: 1968
Address: 121 Military Road, , Semaphore South Australia, 5019
A Foundation stone reads, " To the only Wise God Our Saviour be Glory Jude 2 5 Palmarum April 7 1968".
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.
Skipton, VIC - St John's Catholic
Year Built: 1966
Address: 3 Anderson Street, , Skipton Victoria, 3361
A Foundation stone reads, " This Church was blessed by Most Rev J.P. O'Collins D.D. Bishop of Ballarat 27th Nov 1966".
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 Ives, NSW - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1963
Address: 258 Mona Vale Road, , St Ives New South Wales, 2075
This congregation moved from the Douglas Street Church after the formation of the Uniting Church in 1977. A Foundation stone reads, "To the Glory of God this stone was set by Rev C.F. Gribble MA OBE President of the Conference March 3rd 1963".