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Year built: between 1981 and 1990
Holder, ACT - St Jude Catholic
Year Built: 1982
Address: 55 Mulley Street, , Holder Australian Capital Territory, 2611
‘In 1972 Archbishop Thomas Cahill erected St. Jude, Holder, as the second parish in Weston Creek. Fr. John O’Connor was the first parish priest.’
Horsham, VIC - St Michael and St John's Catholic
Year Built: 1987
Address: Corner Roberts & Urquhart Streets, , Horsham Victoria, 3400
The first Mass to be held in Horsham was in 1857 by visiting Priest Fr. Patrick Madden. The first church was opened by Bishop O'Connor on 12 November 1876, a wooden building facing west to McPherson Street.* The first Catholic church seems to have been built in record time following its establishment as a parish when separated from…
Inverloch, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1983
Address: 10 Williams Street, , Inverloch Victoria, 3996
In 1890 Mr Jacob Thomas, a Methodist layman from Ballarat, donated a block of land near the Inverloch Jetty for use by the Methodist Church when it should be required. Between 1897 and 1929 services conducted under the Methodist banner were held in the Mechanics Hall. Rev West from Leongatha held fortnightly services, but when he left…
Kambah, ACT - St Thomas the Apostle Catholic
Year Built: 1984
Address: 37 Boddington Cescent, , Kambah Australian Capital Territory, 2902
‘The first parish priest, Fr. William Kennedy, celebrated the first Mass in Mount Neighbour Primary School hall on 9th February 1975. From the beginning of February 1977, Mass was celebrated in the hall of the newly built parish primary school. After much saving and fundraising the decision was made to build a Church which was opened and…
Kambah, ACT, Arawang Anglican
Year Built: 1988
Address: Cnr Kent & Marconi Crescent, , Kambah Australian Capital Territory, 2902
Also known as St Stephen's Anglican. A Foundation stone reads, "To the Glory of God this Foundation stone was laid by The Rt Rev Owen Dowling Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn 8th May 1988 No One can lay any foundation other than the one already laid. Jesus Christ ( 1 Corinthians 3.11)".
Lalor Park, NSW - St Bernadette's Catholic
Year Built: 1981
Address: 10 Gardenia Grove, , Lalor Park New South Wales, 2147
A wall plaque reads, " This Church under the title of Saint Bernadette was solemnly dedicated by Bishop Bede Heather on 27th September 1981. Rev T. Crowley Pastor Mr A. Battah Architect".
McLaren Vale, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1988
Address: 257 Main Road, , McLaren Vale South Australia, 5171
In 1849 a land grant was made for the construction of a Wesleyan Church. The original section of the church was opened on 14 April 1858by Reverend William Ingram. The transept was built later in 1897 and the front porch was added in 1898. In 1987 the 129 year old church was deemed unsafe and was demolished. The present church was…
Merbein, VIC - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1986
Address: 20 Box Street, , Merbein Victoria, 3505
A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. This stone was laid by The Most Rev J.P. O'Collins D.D. Bishop of Ballarat 8th April 1986 Rev T. Hussey P.P.".
Mona Vale, NSW - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1983
Address: 1 Keenan Street, , Mona Vale New South Wales, 2103
A Foundation stone reads, " To serve the people of God this building was blessed and opened by Edward Bede Clancy Archbishop of Sydney 17th July 1983".
Mount Evelyn, VIC - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1990
Address: 58 Clegg Road, , Mount Evelyn Victoria, 3796
A wall plaque reads, " St Mary's Church Mount Evelyn consecrated and opened by Most Rev T.F. Little DD KBE Archbishop of Melbourne Sunday 30th of September 1990. Rev N. Oliver Parish Priest."
Narooma, NSW - Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic
Year Built: 1984
Address: 9 Canty Street, , Narooma New South Wales, 2546
The book, ‘Our Story - Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn’ states that Narooma was excised from Moruya in 1957, but was returned to the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn in 1976. The original wooden church was built in 1895, but replaced by the present brick church in 1984.’
Nerang, QLD - Uniting
Year Built: 1983
Address: 4 Narang River Drive, , Nerang Queensland, 4122
A plaque reads, " Nerang Uniting Church The Opening Service of Worship was conducted on Sunday 17th April 1983 by Rev Harrison BA BD Secretary of Synod".
Numurkah, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1985
Address: 5 Quinn Street, , Numurkah Victoria, 3636
A Foundation stone reads, " Uniting Church in Australia This Church was opened and dedicated to the Glory of God on 15th December 1985".
Oxley, QLD - Uniting
Year Built: 1987
Address: 114 Oxley Station Road, , Oxley Queensland,
A Foundation stone reads, "Uniting Church in Australia Oxley Corinda Parish This stone was unveiled to the Glory of God by the Rev Eric Moore L Th OBE Moderator Queensland Synod Pentecost Sunday 26th May 1985 Minister of the Word: Rev Burt Johns Heb 11:1 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen".…
Pasadena, SA - Lutheran
Year Built: 1982
Address: Fiveash Drive, , Pasadena South Australia, 5042
The church was formed in August 1935 and called the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Congregation Colonel Light Gardens. However there were several services prior to this in 1933 conducted by Pastor Dr Janzow in the Colonel Light Gardens Institute. Two blocks of land in Bond Street had been purchased in 1937 for a church building however…
Pennant Hills, NSW - St Mark's Anglican
Year Built: 1986
Address: 27 Rosemount Ave, , Pennant Hills New South Wales, 2120
A Foundation stone reads, To the Glory of God this foundation plaque was place by Rt Rev E.D. Cameron Bishop of North Sydney on Sunday 16th November 1986. The Rev John Butler Rector A.D. McCarthy, D.S. Mason, K.I. Sinclair Church wardens".
Plenty, VIC - Diamond Valley Baptist
Year Built: 1984
Address: Diamond Creek Road, , Plenty Victoria, 3090
Between 1954 and 1956 several homes were used for services including Gordon and Margaret Brown in Grimshaw Street. The first church was in Hobson Street between 1956 and 1960 which is now a medical centre. A tender was accepted from J.R. and G. Hooper and completed was expected by the end of 1956. The hall was very basic, with a…
Plumpton, NSW - The Good Shepherd Catholic
Year Built: 1988
Address: 136 Hyatts Raod, , Plumpton New South Wales, 2761
The Church was opened and blessed by Bishop Bede in 1988.
Sea Lake, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1982
Address: 168 Best Street, , Sea Lake Victoria, 3533
A Foundation stone reads, " Dedicated to the Glory of God by Rev G.L. Turner B.A. Moderator Synod of Victoria on 11th July 1982".
Seaford, VIC - St Anne's Catholic
Year Built: 1982
Address: 84 Austin Road, , Seaford Victoria, 3198
The Parish was established in 1964. A wall plaque reads, " This Church of St Anne Seaford was solemnly dedicated by Most Rev T.F. Little D.D. Archbishop of Melbourne 25th July 1982. The word was made flesh and pitched his tent among us. John 1:14. Thanks be to God and the generosity of Many people".
Smithton, TAS - St Peter Chanel Catholic
Year Built: 1987
Address: 12 Sampson Avenue, , Smithton Tasmania, 7330
The Church with accompanying School was built in 1987, under Father Frank Gibson and blessed by Archbishop Guildford Young on 7th March 1988.
Sutherland, NSW - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1981
Address: 136 Flora Street, , Sutherland New South Wales, 2232
Construction of the current Church took a little over two years and was completed in 1982 and dedicated on 12 December 1982 by Cardinal James Freeman, Archbishop of Sydney. Architect John King of Glendenning & King, designed the church. A Foundation stone reads, " In recognition of the Ministry of Father Laurie Cruikshank 16-4-1932 -…
Sylvania, NSW - Our Lady of the Way Catholic
Year Built: 1988
Address: 191 Princes Highway, , Sylvania New South Wales, 2224
A Foundation plaque reads, “This Church was solemnly dedicated in honour of Our Lady of the Way by His Eminence Edward Bede Cardinal Clancy, D.D. I.S.S. A.O. Archbishop of Sydney on the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel July 16th in the year of Mary and Australia's Bi-Centenary 1988. Rev. W.J. Robley P.P.”. A further plaque reads, "…
Tamworth, NSW - Mary Help of Christians Catholic
Year Built: 1983
Address: 72 Hillvue Road, , Tamworth New South Wales, 2340
A plaque reads, " Dedicated to our powerfull patroness Mary Help of Christians Solemnly blessed by Most Rev H. J. Kennedy D.D. Bishop of Armidale 17th April 1983".
Templestowe, VIC - St Haralambos Greek Orthodox
Year Built: 1990
Address: Corner Porter Street & Church Road, , Templestowe Victoria, 3106
The Church was designed by Peter A. Damos Pty Ltd, a firm of South Melbourne architects, and built in 1990, by Damos with help from the church community. The church has a Romanesque basilican plan with a three-bay, barrel-vaulted porch and squat round-headed campaniles to the west front. The section is also basilican: a nave and two…
Thorpdale, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1990
Address: Johnstone Street, , Thorpdale Victoria, 3835
Foundation stone was laid on 14 October 1990.
Tuggeranong, ACT - Uniting
Year Built: 1987
Address: 17 Comrie Street, , Tuggeranong Australian Capital Territory, 2903
The Church building was commenced in 1987 and came into use in April 1988.
Ulladulla, NSW - St Martin's Anglican
Year Built: 1987
Address: 275 Green Street, , Ulladulla New South Wales, 2539
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set by The Most Rev D.W.B. Robinson AO MA Thd Archbishop of Sydney 20th December 1987 For no one can lay any foundation other than Jesus Christ 1 Cor 3:11".
Wangaratta, VIC - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1982
Address: Rowan Street, , Wangaratta Victoria, 3677
The Wangaratta Presbyterian church was founded in 1859. The current Church was erected in 1982. The Foundation stone was laid by the Right Reverend E.R. Pearson's on 18 December 1982. The Minister was Reverend P.W. Hastie B. Jur. B. TH.
West Mackay, QLD - St Charles Anglican
Year Built: 1984
Address: McGinn Street, , West Mackay Queensland, 4740
A plaque reads, " This War memorial Church Saint Charles, King, Martyr was dedicated by the Bishop of North Queensland The Right Reverend John Lewis SSM, BD, ThL on 14th Oct 1984". Another plaque reads " A.M.D.G. This stone was laid by HRH Princess Alice GGVO CBE Countess of Athlone in memory of those who fell in the Second World War ,…
Woolgoolga, NSW - Northern Beaches Anglican
Year Built: 1983
Address: 19 Scarborough Street, , Woolgoolga New South Wales, 2456
The original St Augustine's was built on the site of the present Rectory and Church. The land was said to have been given for the purpose by a Woolgoolga citizen. An important addition to the village in the late 1890s was St Augustine's Anglican Church. Although 1902 is given elsewhere as its date of construction church documents…
Yagoona, NSW - Christ the King Catholic
Year Built: 1982
Address: 2 Cantrell Street, , Yagoona New South Wales, 2199
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