Mullewa Priest House

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Monsignor Hawes - discover where he lived and worked

Wander through the former home of famed architect-priest Monsignor John Hawes and it’s easy to imagine this remarkable man inhabiting its rooms. Hawes designed and built the presbytery for himself in 1930 after having designed and constructed the stunning Lady of Mount Carmel Church nearby. The Priest House Museum features many artefacts used by or created by the man himself. A visit here will have you marvelling at his talents while you learn much about his incredible contribution to Australian architecture.

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Address:

Doney St
Mullewa WA 6630
Australia

Tel:

0427 623 053

Email:

tawarri.east@bigpond.com

Opening Hours

July to October 7 days 10.30am to 12.30pm

Yalgoo cup

A win for a horse-racing priest

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Bahaman retirement

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T square

Tools of the trade

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