St Marys
Gormanston, Tasmania
A Gormanston town map dated 1963 records lot 15, section H purchased by (Monsignor) D.F.X. Beechinor (1837-1923) and others; fronting Tyndall Street, Gormanston. In 1897 a bazaar was held...
- Denomination
- Catholic
- Region
- West Coast
- Year Built
- Unknown
- Architectural Style
- Church
- Heritage Status
- Not recorded
Overview
A Gormanston town map dated 1963 records lot 15, section H purchased by (Monsignor) D.F.X. Beechinor (1837-1923) and others; fronting Tyndall Street, Gormanston.
In 1897 a bazaar was held in aid of building a Catholic Church at Gormanston. The newspaper of June 1900 reported that Dr. Delany held morning holy mass with a large congregation in attendance.
The first baptism took place on the 6th December 1901 by Father Travers, the infant was Elliah Williams. Between December 1901 and July 1903 Father Travers baptised 47 at Crotty, North Lyell, Linda Valley and Kelly Basin (Pillinger).
History
1897
Bazaar held in aid of building a Catholic Church at Gormanston
June 1900
Morning holy mass held with a large congregation in attendance
1901-12-06
First baptism took place, baptising Elliah Williams
December 1901-July 1903
Father Travers baptised 47 people at Crotty, North Lyell, Linda Valley and Kelly Basin (Pillinger)
1963
Lot 15, section H purchased by Monsignor D.F.X. Beechinor and others
purchased
Gallery
Links
- Items of News (1900, June 26). The Mount Lyell Standard and Strahan Gazette (Queenstown, Tas.: 1896 - 1902), p. 2. Retrieved January 03, 2020
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- St Marys Church (1902, April 02). The Mount Lyell Standard and Strahan Gazette (Queenstown, Tas.: 1896 - 1902), p. 4. Retrieved January 03, 2020
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- Tasmanian Archives, AF718/1/614, Map - 910 P series - town of Gormanston
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Services
Not recorded
Open
Not recorded
Address
Gormanston, Gormanston TAS 7466
Contact
Not recorded
Accessibility
Not recorded
