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Year built: between 1971 and 1980
Griffith, NSW - Baptist
Year Built: 1971
Address: Corner Wakaden & Whitton Streets, , Griffith New South Wales, 2680
First services were held in the Lyceum Theatre and private homes. By the first annual meeting 14th Aug 1925 land on the corner of Wakaden and Whitton Streets had been secured and the Church was being built. The first Church was opened on 18th - 20th January 1926. The Church with a front vestibule and two vestries at the back of the…
Gunning, NSW - St Francis Xavier Catholic
Year Built: 1973
Address: 1 Cullavin Street, , Gunning New South Wales, 2581
‘A rubblestone Catholic Church was built in 1860 under the leadership of Rev. Michael McAlroy of Yass. A resident priest, Father Gaffey was appointed in 1880, which established the parish and served other village churches at Collector, Breadalbane and Gurrundah. The Sisters of Mercy arrived in 1901 to conduct a school. They erected a new…
Hanwood, NSW - St Anthony Catholic
Year Built: 1972
Address: Ash Street, , Hanwood New South Wales, 2680
Tiziano Forlico was the Architect/builder for the Church. It celebrated its 50th year anniversery in 2023. The Foundation stone was laid on 3 December 1972 by the Most Reverend F.P. Carroll D.D Bishop of Wagga Wagga.
Keysborough, VIC - Resurrection Catholic
Year Built: 1974
Address: 402 Corrigan Road, , Keysborough Victoria, 3173
The design for the Church was in part directed by the foreknowledge that the church was also to be used as a community hall. Consequently, supported from the main rooting girder (painted bright yellow) are huge black hufcor (folding) doors which screen oft the altar side of the interior creating a chapel effect on one side and a…
Kingsford, NSW - St Spyridon Greek Orthodox
Year Built: 1973
Address: 78 Gardeners Road, , Kingsford New South Wales, 2032
Daceyville was Crown land in the 1880's and was named Raggetty Flat. In January of 1913, the Government Housing Board asked Archbishop Kelly if the Catholic Church was interested in participating in a ballot for sites to erect religious buildings in the then named Dacey Garden Suburb. The Archbishop accepted the invitation and the…
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.
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".
Mackay, QLD - St Paul's Lutheran
Year Built: 1972
Address: 44 Wellington Street, , Mackay Queensland, 4740
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".
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.*
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".
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…
Mt Barker, SA - St Mark's Lutheran
Year Built: 1976
Address: 27 Hampden Street, , Mt Barker South Australia, 5251
The church first commenced its existence as an outreach project from Hahndorf with it first service held on 15 December in the Founders room of the local Mechanics Institute. During 1958 discussions were held with the Home Mission Committee to establish a properly constituted congregation. Also it was decided the Founders room at the…
North Albury, NSW - St Mark's Anglican
Year Built: 1971
Address: 319 Gulpha Street, , North Albury New South Wales, 2640
Church services originally began in local homes and a committee was formed and funds raised for a new centre in 1956. The Church is of brick and steel construction with a slab floor. The Church was dedicated on 28th March 1971 and consecrated eight years later by Bishop Maxwell Thomas of Wangaratta Diocese on Saint Mark's day 1979.
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".
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.
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…
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…
Seaton, SA - Baptist
Year Built: 1980
Address: 183 Trimmer Parade, , Seaton South Australia, 5023
The Church was opened for worship on 5 March 1980.
Seaton, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1972
Address: Corner Squires & Owen Avenues, , Seaton South Australia, 5023
The Foundation stone was laid on 16 April 1972.
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.
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".
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".
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.
Strathpine, QLD - Wesleyan Methodist
Year Built: 1980
Address: Marshall Street, , Strathpine Queensland, 4500
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 .
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…
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…
The Gap, QLD - St Mark's Anglican
Year Built: 1978
Address: 1073 Waterworks Road, , The Gap Queensland, 4061
The present Saint Mark’s church building opened in 1978. It was designed by a member of the congregation, architect Neville Lund. A Foundation plaque reads, " To the greater Glory of God this foundation plaque was set by Felix Arnott Archbishop of Brisbane 17th July 1977.
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.
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…
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…
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.
Warracknabeal, VIC - Our Redeemer Lutheran
Year Built: 1971
Address: 233 Scott Street, , Warracknabeal Victoria, 3393
The Church was dedicated on 13 February 1972.
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…
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…
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".
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".
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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