Maryborough, QLD - St Mary's Catholic

History and Architecture:

The Church is on land donated by Maryborough pioneer James Cleary. It was designed by Charles Tiffin with later additions and alterations by Francis Drummond Greville Stanley and POE Hawkes. The initial construction was from 1869 to 1872 by G Smith and J Thomas.

It was extended between 1884 to 1885 with a third extention in 1936 and a restoration in 1993.

The building was constructed by local contractors G Smith and J Thomas under the supervision of WN Davidson. When completed, the church was described as Early English and of brick with stone quoining and detailing.

A Foundation stone reads, " A.M.D.G. this Foundation stone commemorating the extensions, renovations and completion of this Church dedicated to the Mother of God was blessed and placed by His Grace Most Rev Dr Duhig Archbishop of Brisbane on the 22nd March 1936. J.F. McCarthy P.P. DOM Prel".