John O'Brien Heritage House

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Explore the historic home of poet-priest John O'Brien Discover classic Victorian architecture with a wraparound verandah Located beside iconic St Mel's Church in Narrandera

Overview

Located next to the St Mel's Roman Catholic Church in Audley Street you will find a late Victorian-style residence with a large encircling verandah. This was the residence of Father Patrick…

Located next to the St Mel's Roman Catholic Church in Audley Street you will find a late Victorian-style residence with a large encircling verandah.

This was the residence of Father Patrick Hartigan, who was the the Parish Priest for 27 years and wrote well-known bush poetry under the pen name 'John O'Brien'.

Tours of part of the residence can be taken by prior arrangement with the Parish Office.

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