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Year built: between 1961 and 1980
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".
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.
Leeton, NSW - St Peter's Anglican
Year Built: 1973
Address: Corner Church & Oak Streets, , Leeton New South Wales, 2705
The first Church was opened in 1915. Its foundation stone was laid in 1913 and was constructed of sun dired mud bricks. The Foundation stone of the next Church was laid on 3 March 1973 by the Right Reverend B.R. Hunter Bishop of Riverena.
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".
Lithgow, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1977
Address: 69 Lett Street, , Lithgow New South Wales, 2790
A Foundation stone reads, " St Patrick's Church was solemnly blessed by Most Rev A.R.E. Thomas D.D. Bishop of Bathurst on 17th April 1977 - Rt Rev MGR J. Sexton Pastor Rev T. Ryan Associate".
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.
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".
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."
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…
Mackay, QLD - St Paul's Lutheran
Year Built: 1972
Address: 44 Wellington Street, , Mackay Queensland, 4740
The original church was destroyed by cyclone in 1898. A plaque reads, " To the Glory of God St Paul's Lutheran Church Peace Memorial Original Church Peel Street Dedicated 1879 second church this site dedicated 19-6-1898 - This Church dedicated 9-4-1972".
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".
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".
Manifold Heights, VIC - Geelong Korean Baptist
Year Built: 1967
Address: Cnr Volum & Shannon Ave, , Manifold Heights Victoria, 3218
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid to the Glory of God on 9th Sept 1967 by Rev C.N. Wright President Baptist Union of Vic".
Marayong, NSW - Our Lady of Czestochowa Queen of Poland Catholic
Year Built: 1967
Address: 116 Quakers Road, , Marayong New South Wales, 2148
In 1966, Cardinal Gilroy consecrated Our Lady of Czestochowa, Queen of Poland Catholic Church in Marayong. The six roof peaks of the Church represent the six million Polish people who were killed in World War II. Late Twentieth Century Ecclesiastical church form reflecting a departure from traditional cruciform church shapes allowed by…
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.
Maroubra, NSW - Wild Street Anglican
Year Built: 1961
Address: 18 Holden Street, , Maroubra New South Wales, 2023
This church, known for many years as St Edmund’s Anglican Church, Pagewood, was opened in 1961. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was unveiled by The Rt Rev R.C. Kerle BA ThL Bishop Coadjutor of Sydney on Sunday June 18 1961".
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…
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".
Matraville, NSW - Praise Evangelical Church of Australia
Year Built: 1961
Address: 1 Hunter Avenue, , Matraville New South Wales, 2036
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was unveiled by The Rt Rev R.C. Kerle BA ThL Bishop Coadjutor of Sydney on Saturday July 8 1961"
Matraville, NSW - St Agnes' War Memorial Catholic
Year Built: 1966
Address: 509 Bunnerong Road, , Matraville New South Wales, 2036
The first Mass celebrated in this district was on Sunday, 20 January, 1907, when the Bunnerong school-church of Our Lady of the Rosary was blessed and opened by Archbishop Kelly on donated land now known as 45 Perry St, Matraville. A Brick school –church next to the timber school-church: opened in 1951. School hall-church at St Agnes…
Meeniyan, VIC - St Kevin's Catholic
Year Built: 1971
Address: 4 Geale Street, , Meeniyan Victoria, 3956
The Church was opened by the Most Reverend Arthur Fox D.D. Bishop of Sale on 11 July 1971.
Melba, ACT - Uniting
Year Built: 1973
Address: Kingsford Smith Drive, , Melba Australian Capital Territory, 2615
Services began in March 1973 at the Melba Primary School as a joint venture with local Anglicans and Non Conformists. This association was dissolved in 1982. By 1989 the new Parish Centre was under construction and was completed the following year.*
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…
Merrylands, NSW - St Matthew's Anglican
Year Built: 1972
Address: 9-11 Ridge Street, , Merrylands New South Wales, 2160
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was set by The Right Rev H.G.S. Beobie BA Bishop in Parramatta April 16 1972".
Merrylands, NSW - St Stephen's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1971
Address: 303 Merrylands Road, , Merrylands New South Wales, 2160
A Foundation stone reads, : To the Glory of God this stone was set by the Right Reverend Fred McKay OBE MA BD Moderator General of the Presbyterian Church of Australia this day 8th of May 1971. Gordon C Hayward JP Session Clerk Rev Alan Hewitt Minister".
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".
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…
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 Windows as a hall, the foundation stone was laid on 18 February 1962. The Church closed in 2017.
Morphett Vale, SA - St Mary's help of Christians Catholic
Year Built: 1971
Address: 3 Venning Street, , Morphett Vale South Australia, 5162
The first Roman Catholic Church erected in South Australia was St Mary's, Morphett Vale, on a site given by Mr A Anderson. It was dedicated by Bishop Murray on 8 December 1844. Built of local stone, the foundation stone was laid July 1845, opened 1846. Nave and chancel erected about twenty years later. The roof is now slate tiles, walls…