Church Name: | St Mary's Catholic Church |
Church Previous Name: | - |
Denomination: | Catholic Church in Australia |
Street Address: | 96 Urana St, The Rock NSW 2655, Australia |
Suburb: | The Rock |
State: | NSW |
Postcode: | 2655 |
Foundation Stone Laid: | 06-09-1931 |
Foundation Stone Notes: | Foundation stone records: This stone - was laid by - The Right Rev Joseph Wilfrid - Dwyer DD - Bishop of Wagga Wagga - 6th Septr. 1931. An historical plaque records: A tmber church was built on land donated at this site in 1895 and its first priest was Fr Hanrahan. It moved 4" off its footings in a wind storm, but was stablised until replaced by a brick building. Tenders in 1930 called for brick and tile, de-specified to a tin roof to save cost. Built by H G Webb. Dedicated by Bishop Dwyer of Wagga Wagga. This building is listed in the Australian Institute of Architects Register. Restoration was aided by Lockhard Shire Council heritage grants. |
Date Opened: | 00-00-1931 |
Date Closed: | unknown |
Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |