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North Mackay, QLD - St Joseph's Catholic

North Mackay, QLD - St Joseph's Catholic

Year Built: 1976

Address: 21 Grendon Street, , Mackay Queensland, 4740

A plaque reads, " This Church dedicated to St Joseph was blessed and Officially opened by Most Reverend Bernard Wallace D.D. Bishop of Rockhampton on November 7th 1976".

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Red Hill, VIC - St Georges Anglican

Red Hill, VIC - St Georges Anglican

Year Built: 1979

Address: 201 Arthurs Seat Road, , Red Hill Victoria, 3937

In March 1948 the first recorded Anglican service took place when the priest from the Parish of Flinders celebrated Holy Communion in the Mechanic's Hall, Red Hill. St. George's was adopted as the name for the future church. The current church was dedicated by the Regional Bishop on Dedication Day in 1979.

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Rosanna, VIC - St Martin of Tours Catholic

Rosanna, VIC - St Martin of Tours Catholic

Year Built: 1973

Address: 292 Lower Plenty Road, , Rosanna Victoria, 3084

The idea of a Church in Rosanna was formed on the Macleod railway station in 1954 and the first meeting of the Macleod Catholic building group was held in the pavilion of the Macleod Rosanna football ground. Early services were held in the Rosanna Macleod RSL hall. Search for a parish site began in early 1956. Four blocks of land in…

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Sandringham, VIC Church of the Sacred Heart Catholic

Sandringham, VIC Church of the Sacred Heart Catholic

Year Built: 1974

Address: 13 Fernhill Road, , Sandringham Victoria, 3191

The first church building was blessed in 1906 and was initially a part of St James Parish Elsternwick. In 1914 Sacred Heart became a Parish in its own right. The present church was opened in 1974 and underwent a major renovation in 2010. A Foundation stone reads, " Church of the Sacred Heart this Memorial stone was laid by his Grace…

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Seaton, SA - Baptist

Seaton, SA - Baptist

Year Built: 1980

Address: 183 Trimmer Parade, , Seaton South Australia, 5023

The Church was opened for worship on 5 March 1980.

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Seaton, SA - Uniting

Seaton, SA - Uniting

Year Built: 1972

Address: Corner Squires & Owen Avenues, , Seaton South Australia, 5023

The Foundation stone was laid on 16 April 1972.

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Somerton Park, SA - St Philip's Anglican

Somerton Park, SA - St Philip's Anglican

Year Built: 1972

Address: 290 Brighton Road, , Somerton Park South Australia, 5044

The Foundation stone was laid on 11 June 1972 by the Right Reverend T.T. Reed Bishop of Adelaide.

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St Marys, TAS - St Mary's of the Assumption

St Marys, TAS - St Mary's of the Assumption

Year Built: 1975

Address: 76 Main Street, , St Marys Tasmania, 7215

A Foundation stone reads, "The Most Rev G Young D.D. Archbishop of Hobart blessed this stone of the new St Mary's built by the people from the ashes of the old 9th May 1975".

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Stafford Heights, QLD - Baptist

Stafford Heights, QLD - Baptist

Year Built: 1977

Address: 268 Appleby Road, , Stafford Heights Queensland, 4053

A Foundation stone reads, " This building was opened to the Glory of God during the centenary assembly of the Baptist Union of Queensland by Dr C.R. Goulding Associate Secretary of the Baptist World Alliance on 18th September 1977. Minister L.K. Gower Secretary Mr G.S. Lane".

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Strathpine, QLD - St Faith's Anglican

Strathpine, QLD - St Faith's Anglican

Year Built: 1980

Address: 1 Sutherland Drive, , Strathpine Queensland, 4500

The Church was dedicated on 8 April 1980 by the Assistant Bishop of Brisbane R.E. Wicks.

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Strathpine, QLD - Wesleyan Methodist

Strathpine, QLD - Wesleyan Methodist

Year Built: 1980

Address: Marshall Street, , Strathpine Queensland, 4500

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Taringa, QLD - Baptist

Taringa, QLD - Baptist

Year Built: 1979

Address: 36 Morrow Street, , Taringa Queensland, 4068

The Church was established in 1896. The Church was renovated 1936 and rebuilt in 1979 .

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Terang, VIC - St Thomas the Apostle Catholic

Terang, VIC - St Thomas the Apostle Catholic

Year Built: 1972

Address: Warrnambool Road, , Terang Victoria, 3264

The Foundation stone of the first church was laid on 26 April 1868 by Dr Fitzpatrick assisted by Dean Slattery and Reverend Simon Riordan. The Church was dedicated and opened on 9 May 1869 by Bishop Gould.* By 1900 the church had out grown its time as the population had increased. Father Herbert initiated a meeting to investigate the…

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Texas, QLD - All Saints Anglican

Texas, QLD - All Saints Anglican

Year Built: 1980

Address: 1 Broadway E, , Texas Queensland, 4385

A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this church was consecrated on Sunday 2nd March 1980 by the Most Rev Doctor F. Arnott - Archbishop of Brisbane". A further stone reads, " All Saints Church Texas to the Glory of God this stone was laid by the Most Rev Dr F. R. Arnott Archbishop of Brisbane on Monday 8th October 1979. Vicar…

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Thornbury, VIC - St James the Great Anglican

Thornbury, VIC - St James the Great Anglican

Year Built: 1976

Address: Pender Street, , Thornbury Victoria, 3071

A Foundation stone was laid on 2 October 1976 by the most Reverend Frank Woods K.B.E. D.D. Archbishop of Melbourne. Another Foundation stone was laid on 8 June 1969 by Robert Dann Archdeacon. The builder recorded on this stone was A.F.K. Block and the Architect was M.J. Flynn.

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Townsville, QLD - St Andrew's Presbyterian

Townsville, QLD - St Andrew's Presbyterian

Year Built: 1974

Address: 119 Wills Street, , Townsville Queensland, 4810

The first meeting of the Committee was held in the Town Hall on 20th March, 1884. Robert Philp presided. (Mr. Philp later on became Premier of Queensland and 'Sir Robert'). At a subsequent meeting held on 22nd April, the Committee decided to proceed with the building of a Church on the land already purchased, cost of same when completed…

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Vermont South, VIC - Holy Name Anglican

Vermont South, VIC - Holy Name Anglican

Year Built: 1978

Address: 474 Burwood Highway, , Vermont South Victoria,

There are two Foundation stones on the building, one reads, "To the Glory of God, This Parish Centre was dedicated to the Honour of the most Holy name of Jesus on Sunday 17 December 1978 by the Archbishop of Melbourne The Most Reverend Robert W. Dann B.A. THL". The second foundation stone reads, " In Commemoration of major extensions to…

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Wagga Wagga, NSW - Bethlehem Lutheran

Wagga Wagga, NSW - Bethlehem Lutheran

Year Built: 1972

Address: Athol Street, , Wagga Wagga New South Wales, 2650

In 1969 the Bethlehem congregation was formed in Wagga on May 4, following the dissolving of the Our Redeemer (ELCA) and St Paul’s (UELCA) congregations. By 1973 the Bethlehem Lutheran Church was dedicated on Palm Sunday. The Foundation stone was laid on 8 October 1972 by Pastor R.K. Schmidt.

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Warrandyte, VIC - St Gerard's Catholic

Warrandyte, VIC - St Gerard's Catholic

Year Built: 1976

Address: Cementery Road, , Warrandyte Victoria, 3113

The the first Catholic mass in Warrandyte was celebrated in 1898 and in Park Orchards at the Park Orchards Chalet in 1965, it was not until June 28, 1970 that St Gerard’s and St Anne’s was officially declared a parish. Erected in 1976 and blessed by the Most Reverend Thomas Francis Little S.T.D on 29 August. The first Mass was…

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Wonthaggi, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic

Wonthaggi, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic

Year Built: 1977

Address: Dowling Street, , Wonthaggi Victoria, 3995

The first Catholic Church in what is now the Parish of Wonthaggi was built on land near the junction of Heslop's Road and the main road to Melbourne. Prior to this priests would travel from Dandenong to say mass and minister to Catholic settlers in homes or other shelters. In 1911 plans were produced for the first church by Mr C.J. Rice…

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Wynnum, QLD - St Peter's Anglican

Wynnum, QLD - St Peter's Anglican

Year Built: 1978

Address: 77 Charlotte Street, , Wynnum Queensland, 4178

A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was blessed and set by Felix Archbishop of Brisbane 14th May 1978".

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Wynyard, TAS - Baptist

Wynyard, TAS - Baptist

Year Built: 1972

Address: 31 Hogg Street, , Wynyard Tasmania, 7325

A Foundation stone reads, "To the glory of God this stone was unveiled by the Rev John Robinson the President of Baptist Union of Tasmania 23-9-1972. Minister Rev D.L. Johnson".

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Yamba, NSW - St James Catholic

Yamba, NSW - St James Catholic

Year Built: 1975

Address: 34 Yamba Street, , Yamba New South Wales, 2464

A stone plaque reads, "St James Church solemnly blessed by The Most Rev John Satterthwaite Bishop of Lismore 3rd December 1975".

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Yeoval, NSW - War Memorial Church of Our Lady Catholic

Yeoval, NSW - War Memorial Church of Our Lady Catholic

Year Built: 1974

Address: 41 Forbes Street, , Yeoval New South Wales, 2868

A Foundation stone reads, " War Memorial Church of Our Lady solemnly blessed and opened by The Bishop of Bathurst Most Rev A.R.E. Thomas D.D. 22nd June 1974. Fr D.T. Corcoran Pastor".

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