Gallery of log for Bell towers
S42 46.748 E147 03.730 NEW NORFOLK TASMANIA
This is the Bell Tower of St Peters Catholic Church in New Norfolk.
St Peter's Catholic Church was built on land granted by the government in 1864, following approaches by Bishop R.W. Wilson. When the foundation stone was finally laid by Bishop Murphy in 1885, over 1000 people turned out to witness the historic occasion. They came from as far away as Hamilton, Ouse, Brighton & Richmond. The building was finally completed in 1887, during the ministry of Father Bernard Murphy at an overall cost of 2200 pounds.It was designed by renowned Hobart architect, Henry Hunter and constructed by John Thurley of New Norfolk. The sandstone used during the construction was quarried from the properties of locals, Mr A.T.W Downie & Major Lloyd.
This is the Bell Tower of St Peters Catholic Church in New Norfolk.
St Peter's Catholic Church was built on land granted by the government in 1864, following approaches by Bishop R.W. Wilson. When the foundation stone was finally laid by Bishop Murphy in 1885, over 1000 people turned out to witness the historic occasion. They came from as far away as Hamilton, Ouse, Brighton & Richmond. The building was finally completed in 1887, during the ministry of Father Bernard Murphy at an overall cost of 2200 pounds.It was designed by renowned Hobart architect, Henry Hunter and constructed by John Thurley of New Norfolk. The sandstone used during the construction was quarried from the properties of locals, Mr A.T.W Downie & Major Lloyd.
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