The South Bourke Standard
19th August 1870.
Ruth Dwyer

A meeting of the Catholics of Hawthorn was held in the church of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday last, for the purpose of allotting the eight stained glass windows to those parishioners who had volunteered subscriptions for their purchase.  The Rev Edward Nolan, S.J., occupied the chair, and the windows were allotted as follows:-

1.     "The Annunciation", Hon. J. O'Shannassy, M.L.C.
2.     "The Marriage of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph", Robert Hepburn, Esq.
3.     "Nativity and Adoration of the Magi", Hon. M. O'Grady, M.L.A.
4.     "The Visitation", John McDonald, Esq.
5.     "The Flight into Egypt", Michael Lynch, Esq.
6.     "The Carrying of the Cross", Mrs Walsh and Mrs Norton
7.     "Crucifixion", Wm. Henry Archer, Esq
8.     "Entombment and Taking Down from the Cross", Mrs. Conran and Mrs. E.J. Prevot
        per Hon. M. O'Grady.

The reverent chairman received warm congratulations from his flock on his return from New Zealand invigorated with renewed health.

For a larger view of the windows, click on the small picture.

"The Flight into Egypt"
Michael Lynch, Esq.

Below are some images of other windows from different time periods in the history of the  Church.  Click on the image for a larger view.

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