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PHOTOGRAPH: MAYOR COSTA AND NEW NORCIA STAFF
2004Overview
Colour photograph of four men holding an olive tree in a pot at New Norcia Monastery. From left:. Abbott Placid Spearitt, Mr. Jack Carvill, Dom Christopher Power, and Mayor Tony Costa. Abbott Placid wears black Benedictine habit. White three storey New Norcia building in background. Statue of St. Benedict on plinth in front of building.
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.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-43-2004.119.2
Item type
Material
Width
100 mm
Height or length
150 mm
Year
Statement of significance
Historical : 21st century record of New Norcia buildings and associated people
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