Church Plaques
When erecting churches and civic buildings an important ceremony at the commencement of building was the unveiling of the Foundation Stone. This “stone” was often made from a variety of materials including copper and granite. Generally, they recorded the date construction started and who unveiled it. Katanning churches were no different and it is interesting to see who was involved in which church.
Some are memorial plaques, laid to recognise some significant event or person in the churches history.
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ANGLICAN
CHURCH BUILDING
Foundation Stone
“To The Glory of God
This Stone Was Laid
By Mrs F.H. Piesse.
On June 25th 1898″
Located in Church building – Arbour Street
CHURCH HALL
Foundation Stone:
“To the Glory of God
This Stone Was Laid
By The Hon. F.H. Piesse C.M.C.
March 27th 1911.
Summerhayes F.R.I.B. Architect
E.M. Gare, Hon. Secretary.”
Located in Hall Building – Aberdeen Street
CHURCH GARDEN
Centenary Garden Plaque:
“In Loving Memory of
All Faithful Worshipers at
St. Andrews Church Since 1898
R.I.P”
Located In front of St Andrew’s Church Building – Arbour Street
KATANNING GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Memorial Plaque
“Katanning Grammar
School for Boys
1928 – 1935
Matthew Wilson M.A. – Principal
Erected by Ex-Students, 1991“
Located in lawn – side of building facing Beaufort Street
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ROMAN CATHOLIC
FIRST CATHOLIC CHURCH
The first Catholic Church built between Beverley and Albany was in Cornwall St Katanning in 1893.
A second church was built in Amherst St in 1923 (pictured with the Rev. Fr. Phelan in the foreground.
Located in Britannia Street
Later a fuel depot – now storage units
CURRENT CHURCH BUILDING
Foundation Stone:
“This Stone Was Blessed
And Laid
On The 19th Aug. 1923
By The
Most Reverend P.J. Clune, D.D.
Archbishop of Perth
A. Thomson M.L.A. Contractor. M.F. Cavanagh F.R.I.B.A. Architect.”
Located in Amherst Street
CURRENT CHURCH ADDITIONS
“To The Glory of Almighty God
Under the Invocation of St. Patrick
This Church was Blessed and Opened on 19th August 1923
By His Grace Patrick Joseph Clune, C.SS.R.
Archbishop of Perth.
The Completed Church was Consecrated on 10th August 1962
By the Most Rev. L.J. Goody, Bishop of Bunbury.
Rev. E. McSweeney, P.P. D.O.M. S.
ST RITA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
(Now ‘Reidy House’)
Original Catholic Primary School
Located in Amherst Street
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UNITING
History:
1906 – Scott’s Church
1926 – Presbyterian Church
1977 – Uniting Church
Foundation Stone:
“To The Glory of God
This Stone was Laid by
The Right Revd H.C. Matthew M.A.
October.19.1906
F.W. Burwell Architect A.Thomson Contractor”
Located in Taylor Street
The stone was removed on the 100th Anniversary of the building and a time capsule was recovered. This was replaced in the wall with additional information added.
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METHODIST
De-sanctified
CHURCH BUILDING
Church Foundation Stone:
“To The Glory of God
This Stone Was Laid
By
Mrs. Wesley Maley.
on 4th October 1905.”
Located in Taylor Street
HALL EXTENSIONS
Hall Foundation Stone:
“To The Glory of God
This Stone Was Laid By
E. Gilbert Esq.,
November 29. 1919.”
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LUTHERAN
FIRST CHURCH BUILDING
Foundation Stone
(First church building)
“Ev. Lutheran St. Stephen’s Church
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
1st Cor. 1-23 & 24
January 31st 1926
A. Thomson Contractor”
Located in Hassell Street
CURRENT CHURCH BUILDING
Church Foundation Stone
“TO THE GLORY OF GOD
May 31st 1964
“That thine eyes may be open
towards this house night and day
1 Kings 8. 29.”
Located in Hassell Street
The second Lutheran Church was built in Hassel Street to replace the original wooden structure. It stands adjacent to the current St Stephen’s church building
Commemoration Stone
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” Matt 5.16
Daryl John Blyth
Born 30-10-67
Died result accident
20-3-82
Danny Charles Waldhuter
Born 16-9-67
Died of Leukeamia
24-8-82
With Thanksgiving to God for his light of faith that shone through them
Church Plaques. Church Plaques. Church Plaques.