| Call # |
MN 812 |
| Phys. Description |
14 cm. |
| Note |
Microfilm, photocopies, typescripts and transcripts. |
| Access |
Available for reference; not for loan. |
| Cite As: |
Battye Library, MN 812, Catholic Church records, ACC 1441A, 2706A, 2747A, 2936A, 2961A, 2967A, 3807A, 4363A. |
| Note |
Originals in private ownership. |
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Catholics were present in Western Australia from the first days of settlement, with the Diocese of Perth being set up in 1845. The numbers were small, however, until the 1850s brought an influx of Irish immigrants, both convict and free. A number of churches were established at this time. |
| Finding Aids |
Detailed listing available (MN 812) |
| Summary |
Mostly registers of baptisms, deaths and marriages from Catholic churches at Albany (1853-1878), Bunbury (1853-1954), Fremantle (1853, 1910-1976), Geraldton (1864-1887), Guildford (1854-1855), New Norcia (1854-1927), Northam (1855), Perenjori (plans and specifications), Perth (1844-1871), Toodyay (1853-1914), York (1852-1907). Includes lists of subscriptions received, work done and cash and goods received for the chapel at Greenough (1860-1866). |
| Subject |
Catholic Church -- Western Australia -- Registers.
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Church records and registers -- Western Australia.
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| Other Number |
13147837 |
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abn97123512 |
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