Reminiscences of the building of St Mary's Church, Busselton, [19--?] [manuscript]. [19--?]

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Reminiscences of the building of St Mary's Church, Busselton, [19--?] [manuscript]. [19--?]

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St. Mary's Church (Busselton, W. A.)

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St Mary's Church, the oldest stone church in Western Australia, was opened in April, 1845, by the much respected Chaplain of the District, the Rev. J. R. Wollaston after many years of fund raising. Church of England services were held in Western Australia from the colony's inception in 1829. The Church of England in Australia was established in 1962 and, in 1981, became the Anglican Church of Australia. From the description of Records, 1830-1953 [manuscript]. 1830-1953. (Libraries Au...

Brockman, Capel Carter, 1839-1924

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Edmund Du Cane was a military officer and prison administrator. He obtained a commission in the Royal Engineers in 1848, and in 1851 was sent to W.A. to superintend works for the convict establishment. Later he acted as visiting magistrate of convict stations in the colony and became known for his progressive attitude. Mary Molloy was the daughter of John and Georgiana Molloy, pioneers of Vasse and Augusta districts of W.A. The Bussell family were also pioneers of that region. Capel Carter Busse...