John telling the group about the history of the Irish Club building and the club.
As part of the National Trust's Heritage Festival 2023, Hawes Heritage Events conducted a tour of Hawes' sites in Geraldton that are not usually accessible to the public.
There were a few added surprises with the appearance of 'John Hawes' at the Hermitage and the singing of Oh Danny Boy at the graveside of Bishop Kelly by Erin Kelly.
Hawes Heritage Events is very grateful to the Sisters of Nazareth for allowing access to the courtyard of the building and providing afternoon tea, Peter Boyle (John Hawes), Erin Kelly and Angie Sims Photography for recording the tour.
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- Time for a chat – Nazareth House Photo: Angie Simms
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- Pillars and arches – Nazareth House Photo: Angie Simms
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- Fr Robert talking about the stained glass window at Nazareth House Photo: Angie Simms
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- Maureen, Theresa, Lyn, Cecilia and Gwen enjoying afternoon tea
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- The Taylor Girls, Steph, Rosemary and Ruth with Glenn Clarkson of the Nazareth House Staff.
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- Brian and Judi enjoying afternoon tea
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- Mary, Russell and Charmaine
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- San Spirito Chapel Photo: Angie Simms
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- Candles alight and all in readiness at San Spirito Chapel Utakarra
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- The organizers – Ann, Gerry and Fr Robert
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- Fr Robert explaining the artwork in San Spirito Photo: Angie Simms
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- Fireside chat at The Hermitage Photo: Angie Simms
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- Marilyn, Phil and Fr Robert at The Hermitage Photo: Angie Simms
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- Peter Boyle alias John Hawes at the Hermitage. Photo: Angie Simms
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- Ringing of the Bells Photo: Angie Simms
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- Checking out the burial place of Bishop Kelly Photo: Angie Simms
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- In the Crypt of St Francis Xavier Cathedral
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- Sue, Maureen, Jeanette and Susanne at the Irish Club
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- Leah, Janette and Cecilia at the Irish Club
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- Simon, Kerry and Peter at The Irish Club
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- All listening intently to Peter’s story.
