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Saint: John the Evangelist


Adelaide, SA - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Adelaide, SA - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Year Built: 1839

Address: 14 St John Street, , Adelaide South Australia, 5000

The land on which the church is built was donated by Osmond Gillies to the Church of England. The Foundation stone was laid on 19 October 1839 by Lieutenant Colonel George Gawler, Governor of the Province. The church was opened on Sunday, 24th October, 1841 by the Rev C.B. Howard assisted by the Rev Jas. Farrell. In 1886 the original…

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Alpha, QLD - St John the Evangelist Catholic

Alpha, QLD - St John the Evangelist Catholic

Address: 23 Dryden Street, , Alpha Queensland, 4724

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Apsley, TAS - St John the Evangelist

Apsley, TAS - St John the Evangelist

Year Built: 1892

Address: 1404 Lower Marshes Road, , Apsley Tasmania, 7030

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Bega, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Bega, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Year Built: 1874

Address: 12 Church Street, , Bega New South Wales, 2550

The first ministrations of the Church on the South Coast, were rendered by the Rev. William George Nott, in 1842, who worked for some months in the "District of Maneroo, beyond the limits of location." When in 1843 the Rev. E. G. Pryce was appointed, his charge comprised the whole of the Monaro and South Coast, and beyond, too, for there…

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Birchgrove, NSW - St John the Evangelist

Birchgrove, NSW - St John the Evangelist

Address: Cnr Birchgrove Road & Spring Street, , Birchgrove New South Wales, 2041

A wall plaque inside the church reads, " This porch was built to the Glory of God and in memory of his servant Arthur George Rix a faithful preacher and Rector of this parish for twenty five years. Died 2nd April 1953 His Word do Follow him Unveiled by the Honorary K.W. Street Chief Justice of NSW Dedicated by the the Most Revd H.W.K.…

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Boorowa, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Boorowa, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Year Built: 1861

Address: 38 Queen Street, , Boorowa New South Wales, 2586

The Church was established in 1861. Plaque inside gate reads, In Memory of the Soldier Sons of the Church in the Parish, Who gave their lives in The Great War 1914-1918. Their names are inscribed on the Lamp of Remembrance, given by their Comrades.

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Cann River, VIC - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Cann River, VIC - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Address: 22 Princess Highway, , Cann River Victoria, 3890

The Church was licenced and dedicated on 29 February 1928.

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Coffs Harbour, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Coffs Harbour, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Year Built: 1972

Address: 2 McLean Street, , Coffs Harbour New South Wales, 2450

Land at McLean Street allowed minimum development of a new church and the planned vicarage it seems that the new St John's had been built alongside the little St. John's to allow continuity of services. Diocesan records show that St. John's was built on Lots 1-30 which allowed for a vicarage. The architect/designer's name was Grant. The…

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Dapto, NSW - St John the Evangelist Catholic

Dapto, NSW - St John the Evangelist Catholic

Year Built: 1986

Address: 24 Jerramatta Street, , Dapto New South Wales, 2530

A Foundation stone reads, " This Foundation stone of St John the Evangelist Church was blessed and set by The Most Reverend William E. Murray D.D. DSc Sc SOC Bishop of Wollongong on Sunday 28th September 1986. Rev J.T. Ward".

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Freemantle, WA - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Freemantle, WA - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Year Built: 1879

Address: Adelaide Street, , Freemantle Western Australia, 2795

The church was built in 1879-82 to the design of London architect William Smith.

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Gordon, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Gordon, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Year Built: 1872

Address: 754 Pacific Highway, , Gordon New South Wales, 2072

The foundation stone was laid on 26 October 26 1872. A wall plaque reads, " St John's Historical Precinct This site is the religious and educational centre of Ku-ring-gal. Significant dates are: 1816 First church/school established 1867 First burials in cemetery 1872 Dedication of the original Church of St John the Evangelist, designed…

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Inglewood, QLD - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Inglewood, QLD - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Address: 27 George Street, , Inglewood Queensland, 4387

A Foundation stone reads, " St John the Evangelist Church To the Glory of God this church was consecrated on 29th April 1979 by Most Rev Dr F. Arnott - Rev D.H. Pollock. Vicar - N. Biggs D Keith Wardens". A plaque reads, " St John the Evangelist Church A.M.D.G. In honour of all members from the Anglican Parish of Inglewood who have…

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Jugiong, NSW - St John the Evangelist Catholic

Jugiong, NSW - St John the Evangelist Catholic

Address: Old Hume Highway, , Jugiong New South Wales, 2726

‘An early settler John Phillip Sheahan donated land for a church, which opened in 1861, and named St John’s Church in appreciation. A resident priest came in 1956. The parish is now cared for by the pastor of Murrumburrah parish.’

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Kerang, VIC - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Kerang, VIC - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Address: 60 Wyndham Street, , Kerang Victoria, 3579

The current Church was officially opened on 10 September 1954 by the Archbishop of St Arnaud. He was assisted by the Ven Archdeacon E Webber Registrar of St Arnaud.

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Laura, SA - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Laura, SA - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Year Built: 1875

Address: 4 North Terrace, , Laura South Australia, 5480

The town of Laura was surveyed in 1871 and in August 1873, the church acquired Blocks 1 and 3 at £17 Ten Shillings each; portion of Block I is still retained, thereon being erected the Church of St. John and the Parish Hall. The first known church of England service in Laura was conducted by the Rev. Hartley Williams, a missionary from…

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Lucknow, NSW - St John the Evangelist

Lucknow, NSW - St John the Evangelist

Address: 5 Newman Street, , Lucknow New South Wales, 2800

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Maitland, SA - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Maitland, SA - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Year Built: 1873

Address: Caroline Street, , Maitland South Australia, 5573

From 1873 church services were held at Ynoo at the Government well, in local homes and huts. The following year saw the church foundation stone laid on 8 December by Mrs S Rogers. The Church was opened on 4 April 1875 on land given by Samuel Rogers. The interior dimensions were to be 20 feet by 82 feet in the clear, walls 14 feet high,…

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Meningie, SA - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Meningie, SA - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Year Built: 1953

Address: Princes Highway, , Meningie South Australia, 5264

The Church was built in memory of Margaret H. Bowman (1953).

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Mt Pleasant, SA - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Mt Pleasant, SA - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Year Built: 1860

Address: 3241 Eden Valley Road, , Mount Pleasant South Australia, 5235

On 16th December 1859 the foundation of a new church was laid on a piece of land originally vested for the purpose in the names of the Lord Bishop, Charles James Cook and Henry Giles, both of Mount Pleasant and William Forrest and John Bennett, both of South Rhine. The walls of the building were completed by March 1860 and the church…

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North Geelong, VIC - St John the Evangelist Catholic

North Geelong, VIC - St John the Evangelist Catholic

Year Built: 1935

Address: 19 St David Street, , North Geelong Victoria, 3215

The land had cost £1080 in 1920; the building £3,700, furniture and fencing £800 in 1935. Much of the latter money had been raised by Ashby parishioners by Queen Competitions, Parish Balls and lesser functions, so that they developed a proprietary interest in the project. The architect Mr C. Kelly designed a Romanesque building which…

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Penshurst, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Penshurst, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Address: 2 Carrington Street, , Penshurst New South Wales, 2222

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Richmond, TAS - St John the Evangelist Catholic

Richmond, TAS - St John the Evangelist Catholic

Year Built: 1837

Address: 29 St Johns Circuit, , Richmond Tasmania, 7025

St John's Church can be traced back to Australia's first Catholic bishop, John Polding who visited Van Diemen's Land, as Tasmania was then known, in 1835. He visited the Richmond area pledging to erect a church of behalf of the local Catholics. A local by the name of John Cassidy gave land for church building purposes. The church…

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Soldiers Hill, VIC - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Soldiers Hill, VIC - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Year Built: 1865

Address: 607 Armstrong Street N, , Soldiers Hill Victoria, 3350

A meeting of interested persons was held at the Olive Branch Hotel 6 December 1861 to discuss the formation of a church. A further meeting was held at the North Star Hotel on 24 September 1862 to canvas more funds. During this time services were held in a tent on the Lydiard Street site.* The foundation stone was laid on 15 March 1864…

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Wallerawang, NSW - St John the Evangelist Presbyterian

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…

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Wentworth, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Wentworth, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Year Built: 1871

Address: 88 Darling Street, , Wentworth New South Wales, 2648

The Parish of Wentworth was formed in 1871 and Reverend William Cocks organised the building of the Church (believed to be based on an English structure). The materials were brought to the site by barge, although locally made bricks were also used in the construction. It was designed by Reverend A. D. Soares of Queanheyan and built in…

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Whitton, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Whitton, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Year Built: 1890

Address: Melbergin Street, , Whitton New South Wales, 2705

The Church was first established in 1885 and the current church was built around 1890 to 1891.

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Young, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Young, NSW - St John the Evangelist Anglican

Year Built: 1893

Address: Cloete Street, , Young New South Wales, 2594

The Church was built in 1893 to the design of Arthur Blacket in late 13th Century Gothic style. This the second church on the site, the first being in memory of Police Captain John Wilkie who died in a fall from his horse in 1862 – his widow Margaret raised funds to build a church here in 1865. A Foundation stone was laid on 26…

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