WEST AUSTRALIANA Local History –
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“Newcarnie” is likely a misspelling of New Norcia, a town in Western Australia. New Norcia is a unique monastic town, located about 132 kilometers (82 miles) north of Perth. It is known for its Benedictine abbey, founded in 1848, and has a rich history as a mission and school for Aboriginal children. Tourism Western Australia describes it as “Australia’s only monastic town, a historical and spiritual treasure in the West Australian bush”
