Convent of Mercy (former) - Bunbury, Western Australia
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S 33° 19.494 E 115° 38.123
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The former Convent of Mercy is now the Regional Art Gallery
Waymark Code: WMP4RH
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 07/01/2015
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The former Convent of Mercy is a two-storeyed rendered-brick and corrugated steel convent and chapel complex in the Federation Gothic style. The Convent closed in 1979 and in 1980 became the Regional Art Gallery,relevant pieces of furniture have been returned to their former home, there is also the recreation of a Nun's cell in a former upstairs bedroom .
Above the entry is written "Sancto Patritio Hiberniae Apostolo" which translates as St.Patrick Apostle of Ireland
Full name of the abbey/monastery/convent: Convent of Mercy
Address:
Wittenoom St
Bunbury, W.A Australia
6230
Religious affiliation: Sisters of Mercy
Date founded/constructed: 12th December 1897
Status of Use: Converted to Other Use
Web Site: Not listed
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