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Riverton Good Shepherd Catholic church
Opened 1 May 1904, bluestone with brick buttresses, extensions foundation stone 18 Dec 1920, re-opened 12 Jun 1921. First services in Institute.
“Catholics of this town have for years past worshipped in the local institute . . . The building, though, not of elaborate design, is a neat and serviceable structure, built of bluestone, from Mr. W. Wade’s kerbstone quarry.” [Advertiser 5 May 1904]
“The foundations are large slabs of solid stone set in concrete, which, are best suited to Riverton soil to prevent cracking. There are three windows on either side, and a Gothic window over the altar, with three divisions, the large centre window to be filled with a beautiful stained glass memorial window presented by Mrs. T. Cleary and her sisters (the Misses Buckley, of Tarlee) in memory of their mother. This work is now in Mr. E. F. Troy's hands.” [Southern Cross 23 Dec 1903]
“Riverton. . . Catholics of this town have for years past worshipped in the local institute, but as they owned a piece of land in the town it was decided some time ago to erect a church. . . the congregation helped by carting the sand and stone and other materials. . . The building, though, not of elaborate design, is a neat and serviceable structure, built of bluestone, from Mr. W. Wade's kerbstone quarry, with abutments, and capable of comfortably seating about 135 persons. It cost about £300. In the west a memorial window, representing the Good Shepherd, has been placed. It is a beautiful piece of workmanship by Mr. E. F. Troy, of Flinders-street, Adelaide, who also made the altar. The other windows were made by Mr. H. L. Vosz, of Adelaide, and the pews were locally made by Mr. T. K. Jones. Most of the church furniture and ornaments have been presented by the congregation and other friends.” [Register 5 May 1904]
“Riverton. A bazaar for the purpose of raising funds to add a chancel and vestry to the present Catholic church building here was held on Wednesday in the institute hall, afternoon and evening. The Girls' Guild was responsible for the major portion of the success of the effort, this organization having begun operations in needle work, &c., two years ago, and the net proceeds from the Bazaar and sale of work were £90.” [Kapunda Herald 8 Nov 1918]
“Catholic Church at Riverton. . . has been made much larger and several additions have been built on. Some new statues have been placed in the interior. The church is now undoubtedly one of the prettiest and most up to date in the district. . . Luncheon will be served in the Institute.” [Daily Herald 8 Jun 1921]
Riverton Good Shepherd Catholic church
Opened 1 May 1904, bluestone with brick buttresses, extensions foundation stone 18 Dec 1920, re-opened 12 Jun 1921. First services in Institute.
“Catholics of this town have for years past worshipped in the local institute . . . The building, though, not of elaborate design, is a neat and serviceable structure, built of bluestone, from Mr. W. Wade’s kerbstone quarry.” [Advertiser 5 May 1904]
“The foundations are large slabs of solid stone set in concrete, which, are best suited to Riverton soil to prevent cracking. There are three windows on either side, and a Gothic window over the altar, with three divisions, the large centre window to be filled with a beautiful stained glass memorial window presented by Mrs. T. Cleary and her sisters (the Misses Buckley, of Tarlee) in memory of their mother. This work is now in Mr. E. F. Troy's hands.” [Southern Cross 23 Dec 1903]
“Riverton. . . Catholics of this town have for years past worshipped in the local institute, but as they owned a piece of land in the town it was decided some time ago to erect a church. . . the congregation helped by carting the sand and stone and other materials. . . The building, though, not of elaborate design, is a neat and serviceable structure, built of bluestone, from Mr. W. Wade's kerbstone quarry, with abutments, and capable of comfortably seating about 135 persons. It cost about £300. In the west a memorial window, representing the Good Shepherd, has been placed. It is a beautiful piece of workmanship by Mr. E. F. Troy, of Flinders-street, Adelaide, who also made the altar. The other windows were made by Mr. H. L. Vosz, of Adelaide, and the pews were locally made by Mr. T. K. Jones. Most of the church furniture and ornaments have been presented by the congregation and other friends.” [Register 5 May 1904]
“Riverton. A bazaar for the purpose of raising funds to add a chancel and vestry to the present Catholic church building here was held on Wednesday in the institute hall, afternoon and evening. The Girls' Guild was responsible for the major portion of the success of the effort, this organization having begun operations in needle work, &c., two years ago, and the net proceeds from the Bazaar and sale of work were £90.” [Kapunda Herald 8 Nov 1918]
“Catholic Church at Riverton. . . has been made much larger and several additions have been built on. Some new statues have been placed in the interior. The church is now undoubtedly one of the prettiest and most up to date in the district. . . Luncheon will be served in the Institute.” [Daily Herald 8 Jun 1921]