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Laying The Foundation Stone At St Oswald's Church

Overview

Choir in surplices performing on temporary stage watched by man in suit, Archbishop Riley and man in wig. Onlookers in foreground. Block and tackle with foundation stone, weatherboard building and framework in background.

Historical information

The Foundation stone was laid on 27th April 1924 by the Most Reverend C.O.L Riley, archbishop of Perth. Devastated by a fire in 2004. After refurbishment, the new church was consecrated in June 2011.

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cwa-org-28--3-12-d
Item type
Photographs
Themes
Religion
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-31.980346893902, 115.76930714475
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Last modified
Sunday, 3 November, 2024
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83
Rights category
Life of creator +70 years
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Laying The Foundation Stone At St Oswald's Church
Laying The Foundation Stone At St Oswald's Church
Source: Claremont Museum 03.12d

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