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Googong, NSW - St Paul's Burra Anglican
Address: 1290 Old Cooma Road, , Googong New South Wales, 2620
The Church was built in 1868 on land that was part of a 200 acre grant made by Mr Charles Campbell in 1853. Most of the land was sold in 1928 and St Paul's is now located on narrow strip of land which, at the time of the original grant, was going to be used as a graveyard. The lack of footings during the construction caused significant…
Goolgowi, NSW - St Giles Anglican
Address: Farrer Street, , Goolgowi New South Wales, 2652
Goolgowi, NSW - St John Vianney Catholic
Address: Stipa Street, , Goolgowi New South Wales, 2652
Goolma, NSW - St Mark's Anglican (Former)
Address: 2976 Goolma Road, , Goolma New South Wales, 2852
Goolwa, SA - Church of Christ
Year Built: 1902
Address: Porter Street, , Goolwa South Australia, 5214
The Goolwa Church of Christ was founded in 1902. The Foundation stone of the hall was laid on 4 October 1964 by Arthur Neighbour.
Goolwa, SA - Holy Evangelist Anglican
Year Built: 1867
Address: Cadell Street, , Goolwa South Australia, 5214
In August 1865, the Anglican residents of Goolwa resolved to make every effort to erect a church in Goolwa. A building committee was appointed, consisting of Dr. T. Taylor, Messrs B. Sunman, T. Goode (merchant), Alan Doke, Newell, B. Varcoe E. Dutton, Smyth, W. Ray, Baldock, Joseph Field (butcher), Laffin, Shettliffe (later Shetliff),…
Goolwa, SA - Redeemer Lutheran
Year Built: 1967
Address: 10 - 14 Gardiner Street, , Goolwa South Australia, 5214
The Foundation stone was laid on 22 November 1967 by Rev Thomas Horgan P.A. The Lutheran's share this Catholic Church for services.
Goolwa, SA - St John the Apostle Catholic
Year Built: 1967
Address: Partridge Street, , Goolwa South Australia, 5214
The Foundation stone was laid on 22 November 1967 by Rev Thomas Horgan P.A.
Goolwa, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1861
Address: Bingham Street, , Goolwa South Australia, 5214
The Church was built in 1861 with transepts added in 1881
Goombungee, QLD - St Colman's Catholic
Address: Barker Street, , Goombungee Queensland, 4354
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Goombungee, QLD - St Matthew's Lutheran
Address: 57 Mocatta Street, , Goombungee Queensland, 4354
Goombungee, QLD - Wesleyan Methodist
Year Built: 1900
Address: Albert Street, , Goombungee Queensland, 4354
The first Church was opened in 1903 with over 300 people attending.
Goondiwindi, QLD - Holy Trinity Anglican
Year Built: 1944
Address: 43 Bowen Street, , Goondiwindi Queensland, 4390
The first Anglican service was held by Archdeacon Glennie at Wyaga in 1848, and there were station chapels at Umbercollie and Callandoon, it was not until January 1871 that public interest was raised to build a permanent church in Goondiwindi town. The first church on the present site was dedicated on 23 April 1882 by Bishop Hale. A…
Goondiwindi, QLD - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Address: 31 Herbert Street, , Goondiwindi Queensland, 4390
In September 1962 tenders were called for a new Church and T F Woollan and Son Pty Ltd of Brisbane were successful on 24 September 1962 in obtaining the commission to build the church at a cost of £20,875. Work commenced on 2 October 1962. The Foundation Stone for the new Church was laid by the Moderator Right Rev A R Wilson on…
Goondiwindi, QLD - St Mary's Catholic
Year Built: 1937
Address: 69 Callandoon Street, , Goondiwindi Queensland, 4390
St Mary's Parish was officially erected in 1891, but the first parish priest, Father Hughes, was resident as early as 1885. It was under his direction that the first church was built by Franchi Baker on land donated by Jacob Lowe of 'WeMown'. It is believed that the site was formerly that of the Callandoon Stockyards. In 1936 Father…
Goorambat, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1924
Address: 97 Halls Road, , Goorambat Victoria, 3725
Formerly a Methodist it was opened in 1865. The current church was erected in 1924. A mural by the name of 'Sophia' came into being in 2017 after acclaimed street artist Adnate approached the Uniting church community to host one inside the church itself as part of the Wall to Wall festival.
Goovigen, QLD - St Brigid's Catholic
Address: 5 Goovigan Rannes Road, , Goovigen Queensland, 4702
Gordon Park, QLD - St Carthage's Catholic
Year Built: 1966
Address: 115 Beaconsfield Terrace, , Gordon Park Queensland, 4031
In 1928 Archbishop Duhig purchased the block of some 28 allotments that made up the roughly triangular block of the hill top of Gordon Park with the intention of building a Church/School and later a Church and School. A Foundation stone reads, " St Carthage Gordon Park This commemorative stone was blessed and laid by The Most Rev…
Gordon, NSW - Baptist
Address: 20 Park Avenue, , Gordon New South Wales, 2072
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by Rev W.T. Hooker Chairman Congregational Union of NSW 2nd February 1935". Several other Foundations stone were located. One reads "To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Mr C.W. Rogers President NSW Union 18th December 1920". Another reads, " This stone was laid by Mr Hugh Dixon…
Gordon, NSW - St Francis Catholic
Address: 21 St Johns Avenue, , Gordon New South Wales, 2072
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…
Gordon, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1955
Address: 18 Cecil Street, , Gordon New South Wales, 2071
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set by The Rev Norman W. Lickiss Lth Minister of the Church 1955".
Gordon, VIC - St Patrick's Catholic
Year Built: 1875
Address: Corner Old Melbourne & Carey Road, , Gordon Victoria, 3345
St. Patrick's Parish, was established in 1875 and incorporates a church and school in each of Ballan, Gordon and Springbank. The land and a sum of one hundred and £90 for the stonework, nave, porch and tower was donated by Ryan brothers of Millbrook. The Architect was Henry R Caselli of Ballarat, the builders, Jenkin and Lewis. The…
Gordonvale, QLD - All Saints Anglican
Year Built: 1956
Address: 7 Church Street, , Gordonvale Queensland, 4865
In 1899 a small church was built with one mass a month being conducted.
Goulburn, NSW - Our Lady of Fatima Catholic
Address: 97 Lagoon Street, , Goulburn New South Wales, 2580
Five sisters of St Joseph arrived in Goulburn in 1882 and settled in a convent built in North Goulburn, establishing St Joseph’s primary and secondary schools. The north Goulburn parish thrived and the first church was replaced by the Church of Our Lady of Fatima. The Church was built in 1952 on the site of a former stone church of…
Goulburn, NSW - St Andrew's Presbyterian
Year Built: 1924
Address: 25 Clifford Street, , New South Wales, 2580
By order of the Governor in 1839, 2 acres of land for a church, schoolhouse and manse were marked off in the area today bounded by Sloane, Bradley and Craig Streets,and on 21st June, 1839, the first stone of the church was laid. The architect was William Hume, and the cost was £685. After the failure of the first builder to fulfil his…
Goulburn, NSW - St Nicholas' Anglican
Address: 17 Kinghorne Street, , Goulburn New South Wales, 2580
A plaque reads, In memory of the Rev'd Canon Gordon Keith Armstrong (1916 - 1972) Rector of North Goulburn 1970-1972 dedicated 16th April 1978 by Rt Rev'd. C.A. Warren, MA, Th.l, Bishop of Canberra & Goulburn".
Goulburn, NSW - St Panteleimon Greek Orthodox
Address: 11 McAlister Drive, , Goulburn New South Wales, 2580
Goulburn, NSW - St Peter & Paul's Catholic Cathedral
Year Built: 1843
Address: Bourke Street, Goulburn, Goulburn New South Wales, 2580
The first Mass in the Goulburn District was celebrated by Father Therry in 1833 at Matt Healey's Inn (now called Riversdale). The second of the original southern N.S.W. missions was served by priests from Yass until Rev. Michael McGrath was appointed in 1840. The Cathedral was built in two stages and was constructed around the original…
Goulburn, NSW - St Saviour's Anglican Cathedral
Year Built: 1839
Address: 170 Bourke Street, , Goulburn New South Wales, 2580
This is the second of two churches built on this site. The first was erected in 1839. The Foundation stone for the current Cathedral was laid in 1874. The Cathedral was designed by the leading colonial Ecclesiastical Architect, Edmund Blacket. The Church is built of white sandstone and reflects the characteristics of a Victorian Gothic…
Goulburn, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1869
Address: Goldsmith Street, , Goulburn New South Wales, 2580
A historical plaque at the front of the Church reads in part, "The Wesleyan Methodist Chapel was originally built in 1848 and is part of what is now the Wesley Centre. Due to a growing congregation, a trust was set up in May 1869 to erect a new church. Approval came from the trustees on the 20th May 1869 to go ahead with the…
Gracemere, QLD - St Andrew's Anglican
Year Built: 1999
Address: 14 Barry Street, , Gracemere Queensland, 4702
A plaque reads, " To the Glory of God this building was dedicated under the name of St Andrew on 3rd February 1996 by George Hearn Ninth Bishop of Rockhampton Parish Priest J.P. Graham Freeman - Wardens W.H. Moore M Thompson".