West Coast's oldest churches

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DescriptionTo mark Easter, here are the two of the oldest surviving churches on the West Coast: Notown, which is now at Shantytown; and St Patrick's, Ross. Nelson Creek is also one of the oldest.ContributorLaura Mills

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Landmark (Place)Nelson Creek churchRoss ChurchNotown Church

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CommentsRoger O'Regan I know u will be interested in seeing this Post ?

Del Godfrey
Fantastic history here - thanks for the reminder at Easter

Laura Mills Detlaff
The church at Nelson Creek may take second spot?

Colleen Yee
I have not been able to find out what the 1st RC Church (St Patrick's -opened 10 June 1866, extended 1871) at No Town WAS USED FOR after the 2nd RC Church was built at No Town, opened 1877 - (St Lawrence O'Toole). OR WHAT HAPPENED TO THE 2nd church building. No photos of these two churches have been located - taken at No Town. ?

Laura Mills Detlaff
More info on Notown https://archives.chchcatholic.nz/2019/03/notown-1st-church/
Notown 1st Church – Diocesan Archives
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Notown 1st Church – Diocesan Archives
Notown 1st Church – Diocesan Archives

Remove PreviewLaura Mills Detlaff
More info on Ross: https://www.heritage.org.nz/list-details/1693/Listing
St Patrick's Catholic Church
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St Patrick's Catholic Church
St Patrick's Catholic Church

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Helen Brennan
What about St Thomas Runanga

Laura Mills Detlaff
Helen Brennan a newbie at 1908 ?

Brian McIntyre
Would that be that the one that was shifted from Notown to Ngahere then to Shantytown
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Laura Mills Detlaff
Brian McIntyre yes though that was the second church ..

James Codyre
Brian McIntyre Was built of kauri in Auckland then shipped in kittset or flat pack to Greymouth and barged up the Grey River to Twelve Mile/Kamaka and snigged by bullocks to Notown.Shifted to Ngahere by Mick McLaughlin and when replaced by the present RC church in 1950's.Was mooved tO rear of new church and used as a hall/classroom.Mr E Mathews bought it and his son later donated it to Shantytown.

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West Coast's oldest churches

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