Roman Catholic Church work at Leeston. The church, built in 1894.
Caption: Roman Catholic Church work at Leeston. The church, built in 1894.
Description: The new Roman Catholic Church in Leeston was built in 1894 to replace the original church built in 1869, which was transferred to the new grounds and used as a school-room (initially) and hall. When the church was first built, it was possible to see the spire from as far away as Rakaia
Source: The weekly press, 6 Sept. 1899, p. 54
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