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Walkervale, QLD - Presbyterian
Year Built: 1947
Address: 32 Alice Street, , Walkervale Queensland, 4670
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid on 4th Oct 1947. To the Honour and Glory of God by Rev W.F. Hambly MABD Christ is the Foundation of this house we raise".
Walkerville, SA - St Andrew's Anglican
Year Built: 1847
Address: 41 Church Terrace, , Walkerville South Australia, 5081
In 1847, meetings were held at the Sussex Hotel, Walkerville Terrace to plan the building of a church in this area. In 1848 a local, Mr George Wright Hawkes helped raise the money for the construction of the Church. The money, including a Government grant of 150, was raised and the first building (40ft x 25ft) of limestone with brick…
Walkerville, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1912
Address: 17 Smith Street, , Walkerville South Australia, 5081
The Foundation stone was laid on 13 April 1912 by Rev J J Nicholls, designed by Rev T Geddes White, and opened on 30 November 1912 as a Methodist church. First chapel was opened on 15 December 1844 as Wesleyan Methodist church and demolished when the new church was built in 1912.
Walla Walla, NSW - St Mary's Catholic
Address: 12 Market Street, , Wall Walla New South Wales, 2659
Walla Walla, NSW - Zion Lutheran
Address: 17 Commercial Street, , Walla Walla New South Wales, 2659
The original Lutheran church was built from white granite in 1872. The present Zion Lutheran Church was built in 1924 and it is the largest Lutheran Church in New South Wales, with seating for almost 600 people. The church is characterised by its stained glass windows and its massive pipe organ. A second church, built of sandstone…
Wallabadah, NSW - Anglican Church of Ascention
Address: Lot 11 Maria Street, , Wallabadah New South Wales, 2343
In 1896 the Anglican Church of the Ascension (with 1912 additions) was established.
Wallabadah, NSW - St Anne's Catholic (Former)
Year Built: 1910
Address: 35 Coach Street, , Wallabadah New South Wales, 2343
The Church was erected in 1910. It is now in private hands.
Wallaroo, NSW - Wattle Park Uniting
Year Built: 1882
Address: 1716 Barton Highway, , Wallaroo New South Wales, 2618
Built in 1882 the Church has an L-shape with extending vestry. The hall was erected in 1928 and extended in 1960. The Foundation stone for the hall was laid by Mr Samuel Southwell on 13 June. The granite memorial wall was constructed in the foreground of the church to hold memorial plaques. The granite memorial gates were erected in…
Wallaroo, SA - Our Lady of the Sea Catholic
Address: 15 Elizabeth Street, , Wallaroo South Australia, 5556
Wallaroo, SA - St Mary's Anglican
Year Built: 1864
Address: Hughes Street, , Wallaroo South Australia, 5556
Built in 1864, of dressed stone, the interior of the Church has a large expanse of wooden structure, eg beams, which present a warm and inviting atmosphere. It is believed that the nave was added at a later date. The floor was renewed in 1968.
Wallenbeen, NSW - St Clements Anglican
Address: Mackay Street, , Wallenbeen New South Wales,
Wallerawang, NSW - Church of the Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1964
Address: Rose Lane, , Wallerawang New South Wales, 2845
A Foundation stone reads, " This Sacred heart School was solemnly blessed and opened by The Most Rev A.R.E. Thomas D.D. Bishop of Bathurst 6th September 1964 Rev M Connaughton P.P.".
Wallerawang, NSW - St John the Evangelist Presbyterian
Address: 140 Main Street, , Wallerawang New South Wales, 2845
An external board reads, "Erected as a memorial 70 pioneers, James and Robin Walker of Wallerowang; by their daughter, Georgina Barton. built by George Donald. Architect Blacket & Son. Heritage listed in NSW in 2004 opened in November,1881, with Presbyterian and Church of England asked to supply Services, and in 1952 both made now in…
Walpeup, VIC - Sacred Heart Catholic (Former)
Year Built: 1921
Address: 17 Glen Street, , Walpeup Victoria, 3507
A Foundation stone in Latin reads, " Hic Lapis Positus Est July 17th 1921 Rev D. Issmus Daniel Foley Episcopus".
Walwa, VIC - Anglican (Former)
Year Built: 1936
Address: Shelley Street, , Walwa Victoria, 3709
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by The Rev R.C.H. Crigan 13th October 1935".
Walwa, VIC - Christ the King Catholic
Year Built: 1932
Address: 25 Shelly Street, , Walwa Victoria, 3709
A Foundation stone reads, "To the Glory of God Church of Christ the King, this stone was blessed and laid by Rev. Dr.Flynn on Dec 4th 1932. Right Rev John McCarthy, Bishop. J. T. Awburn, Pastor. Harold L. Hanlon Architect".
Wandal, QLD - Methodist
Year Built: 1957
Address: 35 Rundle Street, , Wandal Queensland, 4700
A Foundation stone reads, " This Foundation stone was laid to the Glory of God and in honour of those of this Parish who served in the two conflicts by Sir Raymond Huish CBE State President RSS & AIF on Saturday 3rd October 1957 - Members of Session, Reg G.W. Taylor Moderator, H.W. Esdale, J.S. Morrison T.G. McMaster, A McGamley, J.…
Wandal, QLD - St Luke's Anglican
Address: Corner of Murray & Rundle Streets, , Wandal Queensland, 4700
Wandin North, VIC - St James Anglican
Address: 84 Beenak Road, , Wandin North Victoria, 3139
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Wandin North, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1881
Address: 108 Benak Road, , Wandin North Victoria, 3139
A United Free Methodist church opened in 1867. The Church bricks were made on Mr E Hunters property and Mr Henry Sebrie was the builder. The first service was held in the home of a Mr. Payne. The first church on the current site was built in 1868, on an acre of land granted to the group to be used for ‘religious purposes, public…
Wandin, VIC - Baptist
Address: 426 Warburton Highway, , Wandin Victoria, 3139
In 1902 the first services were held in private homes commenced by Mr Tranter.
Wangaratta, VIC - Church of Christ
Address: Corner Baker & Rowen Streets, , Wangaratta Victoria, 3677
Wangaratta, VIC - Community
Year Built: 1904
Address: 6 Docker Street, , Wangaratta Victoria, 3677
Unknown former denomination. A Foundation stone reads, "Lo I am with you always even unto the end.' This stone was laid to the Glory of God by Wm Pitt Chalmers Nov. 16, 1904 Pastor E L Watson Architect Geo Adams".
Wangaratta, VIC - Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral
Year Built: 1905
Address: Docker Street, , Wangaratta Victoria, 3677
The foundation stone was laid in 1908 by Bishop Arthur Green, the Bishop of Ballarat, and was dedicated on 24 August 1909. A second section was built between 1922 and 1924. The building was faced in locally quarried granite to a design by the English architect Walter Butler. The baptistery, designed by the church architect Louis Williams,…
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.
Wangaratta, VIC - St John's Lutheran
Year Built: 1953
Address: 3 Orwell Street, , Wangaratta Victoria, 3677
The beginnings of the church were under the auspices of the UELCA and the ELSA. The first divine service was held of the U.L.C.A. was conducted on Monday 7 August 1933 in the home of Mr and Mrs K.J. Lieschke and the service was conducted by Pastor J.T.P. Stolz. Services continued to be held in private homes and the Masonic Lodge…
Wangaratta, VIC - St Patricks Catholic
Address: 1 Ford Street, , Wangaratta Victoria, 3677
This is an example of the Gothic Revival style. The original sanctuary and nave are a typical example of Wardell's work and are notable for their simplicity and liturgical correctness. The superb triple lancet stained glass window is a distinctive feature of this section. The west front and tower are elaborately composed and although…
Wangaratta, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1885
Address: Rowan Street, , Wangaratta Victoria, 3677
Originally a Wesleyan Church erected in 1885 at a cost of £900 the 25,000 bricks were burnt by Joseph Trotman's Waldara property. The Foundation stone was laid by John Robb J. P. on 1 June 1885 and the first service was conducted by Dr D.E. Watkin. The first Minster was Reverend J.A. Osborne. The stained glass window came from St Paul's…
Wanniassa, ACT - Baptist
Address: 23 Garratt Street, , Wanniassa Australian Capital Territory, 2903
Wanniassa, ACT - St Anthony of Padua Catholic
Address: 108 Sternberg Crescent, , Wanniassa Australian Capital Territory, 2903
‘Fr. Timothy O’Donoghue was appointed as first parish priest. By September 1971 the school was open and the present presbytery was built in 1976. The church, was dedicated on the 6th July 1980.
Wantirna South, VIC - Anglican
Address: 250 Burwood Highway, , Wantirna South Victoria, 3152
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.