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PHOTOGRAPH: MAYOR COSTA AND NEW NORCIA STAFF

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2004

Overview

Colour photograph of three men holding an olive tree in a pot at New Norcia Monastery. From left:. Abbott Placid Spearitt, Mr. Jack Carvill and Mayor Tony Costa. Abbott Placid wears black Benedictine habit.

Historical information

The Benedictine monks who came to WA from Subiaco Italy in 1846 set up monasteries at New Norcia, north- east of Perth and at New Subiaco north of the present City of Subiaco. The growing of olive trees, vineyards and fruit trees were among their activities.

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Registration number

cwa-org-43-2004.119.1

Item type

Material

Width

130 mm

Height or length

150 mm

Keywords

COSTA Anthony Vincent 'Tony'

SPEARRITT Abbott Placid

Year

2004

Statement of significance

Historical : 21st century record of New Norcia buildings and associated people

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