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Caulfield, VIC - Church of Christ

Caulfield, VIC - Church of Christ

Address: 206 Bambra Road, , Caulfield Victoria, 3162

The first meeting of the Church was held on 12th of May 1920, when the Church constituted 37 members. A Foundation stone reads, " Church of Christ To the Glory of God and the salvation of Man. Sep 2nd 1962"

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Caulfield, VIC - Presbyterian

Caulfield, VIC - Presbyterian

Year Built: 1929

Address: 1 Neerim Road, , Caulfield Victoria, 3162

Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Monday 13 August 1928, page 12, CHURCH NEWS. Efforts to organise a Presbyterian Church in Caulfield are meeting with success. The Sunday evening services are held in the Courtroom, Caulfield Town Hall, and are conducted by the Rev. A. Hardie. Tenders have been called for the building of a church…

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Caulfield, VIC - St Mary's Anglican

Caulfield, VIC - St Mary's Anglican

Year Built: 1871

Address: 281 Glen Ira Road, , Caulfield Victoria, 3162

The first Anglican service held in Caulfield was conducted by the Reverend Samuel Taylor (from St Andrew's Brighton) and Reverend David Seddon (of Christ Church St Kilda) in Park Street. In 1859 steps were taken to build a Church, which for some years was known as '"All Saints." Sir George Stephen gave a quarter of an acre of land, on…

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Cavendish, VIC - St Luke's Lutheran

Cavendish, VIC - St Luke's Lutheran

Address: 31 Bunbury Street, , Cavendish Victoria, 3314

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Cavendish, VIC - St Mark's Anglican

Cavendish, VIC - St Mark's Anglican

Year Built: 1963

Address: Cnr Bunbury Street & Henty Highway, , Cavendish Victoria, 3314

A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God This Church was dedicated in the name of St Mark by William Auchterlonie Hardie Sixth Bishop Of Ballarat on 27th April 1963".

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Cavendish, VIC - Uniting

Cavendish, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1938

Address: 4 Scott Street, , Cavendish Victoria, 3314

A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Rec C Benson 17th Aug 1938".

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Cavendish, VIC - Unknown

Cavendish, VIC - Unknown

Address: 28 Bunbury Street, , Cavendish Victoria, 3314

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Ceduna, SA - All Angels Anglican

Ceduna, SA - All Angels Anglican

Address: 56 O'Laughlan Terrace, , Ceduna South Australia, 5690

A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God This stone was laid by The Most Reverend H.W.K. Mowll D.D. Archbishop of Sydney and Primate of Australia 27 August 1953". A wall plaque reads, " Celebrating 100 years of dedication and determination Anglican Ministry and Mission at St Michael's All Angels Ceduna 2009 Thanks be to God".

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Ceduna, SA - Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic

Ceduna, SA - Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic

Year Built: 1929

Address: 31 Bergmann Drive, , Ceduna South Australia, 5690

A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. In Fidi Et Caritate 29th September 1929".

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Ceduna, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Ceduna, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Address: 33 East Terrace, , Ceduna South Australia, 5690

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Ceduna, SA - Uniting

Ceduna, SA - Uniting

Year Built: 1909

Address: 68 Poynton Drive, , Ceduna South Australia, 5690

A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by Mrs Thos Hunt Nov 13th 1909". A porch was added 1959.

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Cerberus, VIC - Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic

Cerberus, VIC - Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic

Address: Nelson Road HMAS, , Cerberus Victoria, 3920

Our Lady Star of the Sea Memorial Chapel serving the Royal Australian Navy within HMAS CERBERUS, Victoria. Opened in 1948 by Archbishop Daniel Mannix. It features stained glass windows donated by the American singer/actor Bing Crosby on a visit by him in the 1950's.

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Chandada, SA - St Michael's Catholic

Chandada, SA - St Michael's Catholic

Year Built: 1954

Address: 3740 Streaky Bay Road, , Chandada South Australia, 5680

A Foundation stone reads, " St Michael's Church This stone was blessed by by The Most Rev Bryan Gallagher D.D. Ph Bishop of Port Pirie Assisted by Rev Fr. M McCurtin P.P. 25th April 1954".

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Chapel Hill, QLD - Uniting

Chapel Hill, QLD - Uniting

Address: 9 Chapel Hill Road, , Chapel Hill Queensland, 4069

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Charlton, VIC - St Andrew's Presbyterian (Former)

Charlton, VIC - St Andrew's Presbyterian (Former)

Year Built: 1871

In the spring of the year 1871 as inhabitants of stations around Charlton crossed southwards over the recently constructed Avoca bridge they saw the beginnings of the first House of Worship in Charlton. The contractor James Paterson, of Nardoo, Buckrabnayule, a builder who learnt his trade in Scotland was putting the final touches to the…

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Charlton, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic

Charlton, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic

Year Built: 1993

Address: 7 Learmouth Street, , Charlton Victoria, 3525

A Foundation stone reads, "St Joseph's Church Charlton was blessed and opened by Most Reverend Ronald Mulkeearns D.D. Bishop of Ballarat Sunday April 4th 1993. Fr Denis Dennehy Parish Priest. On this site stood the former St Joseph's Church blessed and opened by Bishop Joseph Higgins of Ballarat in September 1907 when Father Edward…

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Charlton, VIC - St Martin's Anglican

Charlton, VIC - St Martin's Anglican

Year Built: 1963

Address: 3 Armstrong Street, , Charlton Victoria, 3525

The first Church was built in 1889. A Foundation stone reads, "In Memory of the fallen in Two World Wars the Foundation stone of this Church of St Martin built for the worship of God was set by Allen Second Bishop of St Arnaud on 28 April 1963. G.B. Lucas Rector."

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Charlton, VIC - Uniting

Charlton, VIC - Uniting

Year Built: 1885

Address: 6 Halliday Street, , Charlton Victoria, 3525

Two Foundation stones read, 1. "Wesley Chapel Built in 1876 and later used as a Sunday School. The present church was built for the Methodist Community in 1885. This project was funded by Centenary of Federation Victoria through the Victorian Government's Community Support Fund." 2. Charlton Methodist Sunday School Hall built to the…

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Charters Towers, QLD - Baptist

Charters Towers, QLD - Baptist

Address: 36 Hodgkinson Street, , Charters Towers Queensland, 4820

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Charters Towers, QLD - Baptist (Former)

Charters Towers, QLD - Baptist (Former)

Address: Ryan Street, , Charters Towers Queensland, 4820

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Charters Towers, QLD - Church of Christ

Charters Towers, QLD - Church of Christ

Year Built: 1885

Address: 25 Anne Street, , Charters Towers Queensland, 4820

The Church was formerly St Johanne's Lutheran Church and Bell Tower. A Foundation stone reads 1885.

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Charters Towers, QLD - St Columba's Catholic

Charters Towers, QLD - St Columba's Catholic

Year Built: 1974

Address: Church Street, , Charters Towers Queensland, 4820

A plaque reads, " This stone was blessed by The Most Rev L. Faulkiner Bishop of Townsville on 3rd September 1972 in the Centenary year of St Columba's Parish 1872 - 1972".

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Charters Towers, QLD - St Paul's Anglican

Charters Towers, QLD - St Paul's Anglican

Address: 182 Gill Street, , Charters Towers Queensland, 4820

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Charters Towers, QLD - Uniting

Charters Towers, QLD - Uniting

Year Built: 1966

Address: 101 Gills Street, , Charters Towers Queensland, 4820

The first church, Central Methodist Church, was built on the site and opened on the 19th October 1879. It was replaced by an impressive wooden building in September 1890. It was demolished in February 1966 to make way for the present octagonal structure. The new church building was completed in June 1966.

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Chatswood, NSW - Baptist

Chatswood, NSW - Baptist

Address: Albert Avenue, , Chatswood New South Wales, 2057

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Chatswood, NSW - Church of Christ

Chatswood, NSW - Church of Christ

Year Built: 1983

Address: 365 Victoria Avenue, , Chatswood New South Wales, 2067

A Foundation stone reads, " This building was opened to the Glory of God on Saturday 26th March 1983 replacing the original Chapel built on this site". A further Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid 25th November 1922 to commemorate the erection of this building for the worship of god".

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Chatswood, NSW - Congregational (Former)

Chatswood, NSW - Congregational (Former)

Year Built: 1933

Address: 42 Anderson Street, , Chatswood New South Wales, 2067

A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Rev R.B. Reynolds MA BD Chairman of the Congregational Union in its Centenary Year March 18th 1933".

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Chatswood, NSW - Our Lady of Dolours Catholic

Chatswood, NSW - Our Lady of Dolours Catholic

Year Built: 1920

Address: 94 Archer Street, , Chatswood New South Wales, 2067

The Catholic Church acquired property in Archer Street in 1888. The building of first church/school took place in 1895 on a portion of an 1863 cemetery grant of some three and a half acres in Archer/Anderson Streets. The Church was opened in 1921 but not finished until 1961. Architects were Messrs Hennessy and Hennessy.…

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Chatswood, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian

Chatswood, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian

Year Built: 1898

Address: 28 Anderson Street, , Chatswood New South Wales, 2067

The corner stone was laid in October 1898 and reads, " This corner stone was laid by the Hon Alex Kethel MLC 15th October 1898". Services having been held from 1896 in the local public hall. Designed by the architect Thomas Tidswell, the building was opened on Saturday 17 December 1898.

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Chatswood, NSW - St Paul's Anglican

Chatswood, NSW - St Paul's Anglican

Address: 1 - 5 View Street, , Chatswood New South Wales, 2067

A Foundation stone reads, "To the Glory of God this stone commemorates the dedication of this Church by The Most Rev H.W.K. Mowll CMG DD Archbishop of Sydney and Primate of Australia on 5th November 1955 Church Wardens L.G. de Dear, W. Hood, A.S. Kendell Rector J. Mills Thl Architect R Lindsay Little FRAIA Builders Girvan Bros Pty Ltd".

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Chelsea, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic

Chelsea, VIC - St Joseph's Catholic

Year Built: 1941

Address: 362 Station Street, , Chelsea Victoira, 3196

In 1913 Fr. Quinn built a weatherboard church — 60 feet by 30 feet — on the corner of Station Street and Woodbine Grove; by this time the Catholic families numbered 25. This church was Blessed and opened by Dr. Carr, Archbishop of Melbourne, on 27th December, 1914. Before the opening, Fr. Quinn had been transferred to Oakleigh and Fr. T.…

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Chelsea, VIC - Uniting by the Bay

Chelsea, VIC - Uniting by the Bay

Address: 6 Sherwood Avenue, , Chelsea Victoria, 3196

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Cheltenham, NSW - Congregational (Former)

Cheltenham, NSW - Congregational (Former)

Address: 179 Beecroft Road, , Beecroft New South Wales, 2119

A local architect (at that stage records do not say who) was engaged to build a 60ft by 40ft building, ‘outer walls to be completed and a partitioned divide, 14ft by 40ft in the interior ‘ for the Sunday School and vestry’. The foundation stone was laid on April 9th, 1927 by Mrs. Chorley. The ladies guilds of Epping and Pennant Hills…

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Cheltenham, VIC - Charman Uniting

Cheltenham, VIC - Charman Uniting

Year Built: 1921

Address: 313 Charman Road, , Cheltenham Victoria, 3192

A Foundation stone on the original church reads, " This stone was laid by Mrs F. Woff for 56 years a member of the Cheltenham Methodist Church Oct 22 1921. W.H. Orchill Architect L.H. Buttersworth Contractor". A Foundation stone on the newer Hall reads, " Dedicated to the worship of God March 6th 1965 by Rev C.H. Gallagher M.A. B.D.…

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Cheltenham, VIC - Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic

Cheltenham, VIC - Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic

Address: 9 Centre Dandenong Road, , Cheltenham Victoria, 3192

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Cheltenham, VIC - Pioneer's Presbyterian

Cheltenham, VIC - Pioneer's Presbyterian

Year Built: 1957

Address: 8 Park Road, , Cheltenham Victoria, 3192

From TROVE 3 Sep 1886. The Cheltenham Presbyterian congregation on last Wednesday evening held a conversazione, to show their appreciation of the services ot the late pastor, the Hey. D. H. Ballantyne, who after 17 years' ministration, working in connexion with the Brighton church Cheltenham being a missionary station had resigned the…

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Cheltenham, VIC - Southern Community Church of Christ

Cheltenham, VIC - Southern Community Church of Christ

Address: 2 Chesterville Road, , Cheltenham Victoria, 3192

The original chapel was built in 1878. A Foundation stone attached to the rear Pine Street Hall reads, " This Memorial stone was laid by Mrs R.W. Tuck April 2nd 1902".

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Cheltenham, VIC - St Matthew's Anglican

Cheltenham, VIC - St Matthew's Anglican

Year Built: 1966

Address: 161 Park Road, , Cheltenham Victoria, 3192

At a meeting of the congregation on 1st February, 1865, the Rev. S. Taylor was authorized to apply for a grant of land on which to build a church. Part of the Government Reserve was chosen — the triangular piece of land on which St Matthew's now stands In 1867, a separate Parish of Cheltenham was created, and baptisms (of adults as…

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Chermside, QLD - All Saints' Anglican

Chermside, QLD - All Saints' Anglican

Address: 501 Hamilton Road, , Chermside Queensland, 4032

About 1906-7 Church services began at Chermside in the Public Hall, later School of Arts, on the corner of Hall St and Gympie Road where the original Council Library was built in 1952. The services were conducted by the Rev Cyril Mahew from St Francis' College at Nundah. The church paid a rent of £1/5/0 ($2.50 or $115 in 2001 values) 8…

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Cherrybrook, NSW - Uniting

Cherrybrook, NSW - Uniting

Year Built: 1888

Address: 134 New Line Road, , Cherrybrook New South Wales, 2126

A Foundation stone reads, " This Foundation stone was laid by Mrs Schofield of Bondi August 22nd 1888". A further stone reads, " This foundation stone was laid by J.E. Carruthers of Ryde August 22nd 1888". A plaque on the hall next door reads, : The stone for this addition came from the home of Thomas Thompson the door was opened…

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