Kimba, SA - Sacred Heart Catholic
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: 45 West Terrace, Kimba, South Australia, 5641
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Barngarla people
Last Updated: 16/02/2025
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History and Architecture:
The Church was built of random rubble stonework with rendered quoins. Gable ended corrugated galvanised iron roof with finial in form of a cross. Ecclesiastical windows with leadlighting. Random rubble stone porch.
A Foundation stone reads, " This Foundation stone was solemnly blessed and laid by Most Reverend Bryan Gallagher D.D. Phd Bishop of Port Pirie 29th Nov 1953". The Church was dismantled and carted from Gordon beyond Quorn and Hawker by Sweds John Kayser and his father Lou. It was rebuilt in 1953.
Clergy:
There are currently no clergy recorded for this church. Submissions are welcomed.
Source:
1. heritage-surveys/eyre-peninsula-heritage-survey-dc-kimba-1987