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First Mass within Australian Territory
La Perouse enters Botany Bay and his chaplain, Abbe Mones, celebrates the first
Mass within Australian territory -
First Irish convicts transported to Botany Bay
The first convicts that were of Irish origin began arriving in Botany Bay. -
The first official mass in public is celebrated.
The first official mass in public is celebrated by Catholic believers. -
Arrival of First Priests
The first priests arrive in Australia (Father John Therry & Father Philip Connoly) -
Completion of St Mary Chapel
St Mary’s Chapel is officially completed -
Abolished State Aid to Religion
The NSW government passes bill to abolish state aid to religion