Stage Number: MBSH.02.02.61
Group: Southern
Local Study Area: Fairfield-Annerley (formerly pilot)
Epoch: Early 20th Century
Street Address: 616 Ipswich Rd, Annerley
Latitude & Longitude: -27.51686111,153.03025
Time Link: 1932
Map Link: 1934
Image Time Point: 1934
Mary Immaculate Church was opened 1932. This was the first church built for and opened by Brisbane’s Catholic Archbishop James (‘The Builder’) Duhig. It was strategically located at the boundary of multiple suburbs. A convent primary school was added to this site to ensure the spiritual education of the area’s Catholic community. Built during the Great Depression (1929-39), Dughig’s plan was to increase the Catholic Church’s physical presence across Brisbane plus provide much-needed work relief. So 30 local men were employed on this building project, which was funded through community fund-raising.
Brisbane City Council, HERITAGE REGISTER SUMMARY, http://bit.ly/2losFQE
QSA. QSA Series ID 2058 Moreton District Maps – A Series. 4 miles to the inch. Moreton District. 4miles to the inch. Survey Office, Brisbane.. 634883
