Post and rail yards on a deserted cattle station in the East Kimberley. Photo: CAS

Psalm 143:5-6
I remember the days gone by;
I think about all you have done,
I bring to mind all your deeds.
I lift up my hands to you in prayer;
like dry ground my soul is thirsty for you.

Issue 6, October 2006, Highlights:

Editorial

Viewpoint

Historical Building Destroyed in Fire

Studying Law now a Reality in Broome

KCP Magazine

Historical building destroyed in fire

The old St John of God Sisters’ Convent at Lombadina-Djarandjin was destroyed in a fierce fire on 5 August 2006. The building was constructed in a local bush architectural style with hand-hewn timbers and boards cut in a saw pit. Pallottine Brothers and local people erected the building in 1913.

For everyone involved, this tragedy is a huge loss but for the sake of history and future generations it's going is a major calamity. The building was in disrepair awaiting a grant from the Heritage Council. Previous applications to other funding organizations has been refused.

Photos: Original convent - archive. Fire and After - G Holland.

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