Cheltenham Methodist Church, history of the Methodist Congregation in Cheltenham and the building of their churches.

Cheltenham Methodist Church was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.

A booklet with 24 pages containing text and pictures

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Methodist Sunday School, Centre Road was first held in 1854 and consisted of 52 scholars.

The Methodist Sunday School in Centre Road, Bentleigh was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.

Booklet of 25 pages with text and pictures.

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Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and is still in use today. Built on Chesterville Road, Cheltenham.

Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.

Booklet 12 pages with typed text and photos

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Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and is still in use today. Built on Chesterville Road, Cheltenham.

Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.

Booklet 19 pages with typed text and photos

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Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and is still in use today. Built on Chesterville Road, Cheltenham.

Cheltenham Church of Christ was opened in 1878 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.

Booklet 10 pages with typed text

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Presbyterian Church East Bentleigh, built in 1957 in Cecil Street East Bentleigh. The site and building is now (2022) being used by Chabad, Bentleigh, which serves to cater to the needs of the Jewish Community.

Presbyterian Church Bentleigh was formed to cater for the growing population of Bentleigh when the market gardens were subdivided into residential blocks.

Document with blue cover, 18 pages. Contains text and pictures.

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Christ Church Ormond has been standing on the corner of North Road and Wheatley Road for over 100 years, but not always in its present form. Originally it was a weatherboard building

Christ Church Ormond has served the community since 1900, was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.

Typed document containing photos and diagrams - 74 pages

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St Finbar's Roman Catholic Church corner of Nepean Highway and Centre Road, East Brighton.

St Finbar's Roman Catholic Church East Brighton was erected in 1871 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.

Four page AO5 brochure inviting people to join in historic 150 year celebration. Contains brief history of the Parish of St Finger's East Brighton.

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The first building that was erected in the Parish of St Peter's was a little wooden school house, built by local market gardeners in February 1865. The school was demolished and a brick school building was erected and opened in1903.

St Peter's School, East Bentleigh was erected by the many Irish Market Gardeners of Moorrabin in 1865 and was integral to the education, spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.

A book on the history of St Peter's Parish, Centre Road, East Bentleigh, with pictures. 57 pages. Contains local history, history of early pioneer families, St Peter's School and the church.

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St Paul's Church is in Jasper Road, Benlteigh. A foundation stone reads " This stone symbol of Christ, Chief corner stone of the church was blessed and set by His Grace Archbishop Simonds 13th November 1960, T O'Sullivan P.P. S. J. Morgan and Associates Architect H.P. Yunken Pty Ltd Builder". The stained glass windows were commissioned by Father Timothy O'Sullivan and the artist was Alan Sumner. The window were progressively installed from 1961, and took nearly 20 years to complete.

St Paul's Catholic Church Bentleigh was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.

A book about the stained glass windows in St Paul's Catholic Church in Jasper Road, Bentleigh - containing photos and diagram.

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St Matthew's Church of England was erected in Cheltenham beside the Nepean Highway near Charman Road. The early settlers established a tennis club, cricket team and social groups.

St Matthew's Church of England Cheltenham was erected in 1867 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.

Book about the history of St Matthew's Church, Cheltenham from 1867 to 1992. The book contains photos.

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St Matthew's Church of England was erected in Cheltenham beside the Nepean Highway near Charman Road. The early settlers established a tennis club, cricket team and social groups.

St Matthew's Church of England Cheltenham was erected in 1867 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.

Booklet on the history of St Matthew's Church, Cheltenham

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St John's Church of England first Church was built by the parish of Bentleigh in 1873. The present site, on the south- east corner of Centre and Tucker Roads, was donated by parishioner named John, in whose honour the new church was named St John’s. Erection of a modest brick and bluestone building began in October 1872, and the first service was held on Sunday, 11 May 1873. In the August 1961 a foundation stone was laid to begin the building of the new Church to meet the demands of the present congregation. It was designed by Gawler, Churcher & Boardman (David Gawler) and the builder was Colin D Mason.

St John's Church of England Bentleigh was erected in 1873 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.

Booklet describing the new church and the history of St John's Church of England, Centre Road, East Benteligh, with photos

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St Matthew's celebrated it Silver Jubilee in September 1927 with Church Services and social gatherings, a concert, a social and a dance. St Matthew's Church of England was erected in Cheltenham beside the Nepean Highway near Charman Road. The early settlers established a tennis club, cricket team and social groups.

St Matthew's Church of England Cheltenham was erected in 1867 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.

Souvenir booklet of text and pictures produced for the Diamond Jubilee for the St Matthew's Church of England, Cheltenham - 18 pages

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