New Priest for Port Augusta, The Southern Cross, Adelaide, 14 May 1897, p 7, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166434705:

We understand that the Rev. E. Hanrahan, of Balmain West, New South Wales, has been appointed to the diocese of Port Augusta. Owing to the dearth of priests in the Archdiocese, Bishop Maher was unable to obtain a priest to fill the vacancy which had occurred in his diocese, and was obliged to appeal to His Eminence Cardinal Moran with the result mentioned. It is, however, satisfactory to know that the scarcity of priests will be partially removed by the ordination of the Rev. F. G. Adamson, who is at present stationed with his Grace the Archbishop, at Glen Osmond, and who will, it is expected, be ordained shortly. Mr. O'Mahoney, who is at present in Rome, has probably been ordained by this time. His destination will be the diocese of Port Augusta, while Mr. Adamson is intended for the diocese of Adelaide.

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The Marriage Act, The Chronicle, Adelaide, 22 May 1897, p 16, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87695201:

The resignations of the [...] as officiating ministers under the Marriage Acts are accepted, and the Revs. Edward Hanrahan, Port Augusta, Catholic, and Nehemiah Glover, Adelaide, Salvation Army, are enrolled as officiating ministers.

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Intercolonial Catholic News, The Catholic Press, Sydney, 17 July 1897, p 13, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104407831:

The Rev. Father E. Hanrahan, of St. Joseph's, Balmain West, who recently volunteered for work in the diocese of Port Augusta (S.A.), is residing temporarily at Hawker, Cradock, Hookina, and the other parts of the far north.

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Shipping News. Cleared: April 20, The Chronicle, Adelaide, 23 April 1898, p 6, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87775618:

Waroonga, steamer, 1,609 tons, Marcus M. Osborne, for Melbourne and Sydney. Passengers—Rev. Hanrahan, [...]

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News of the Churches, Australian Town and Country Journal, Sydney, 7 May 1898, p 8, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71286129:

The Rev. Father Hanrahan has returned from Port Augusta, and has been appointed to Menangle; [...]

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Gift of a New Church at Picton. Blessed and Opened by the Cardinal [...] A Word about Catholic Picton, Freeman's Journal, Sydney, 7 September 1901, p 14, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111082518:

From Cardinal Moran's "History of the Catholic Church in Australasia" we find that the district of Appin (of which Picton was then and still is a Catholic centre) was in charge of the Rev. Charles Sumner. "Ninety assisted at Mass, and there were seven monthly communicants." At that time the church at Appin was in course of erection, and about the same time, too, must have been erected the substantial-looking small brick chapel which still attests the faith of the early residents, but has long outlived its capacity for accommodating the congregation. A second church — a wooden building dedicated to St. Patrick — succeeded it: but even this has for years past proved inadequate for the number of worshippers who attended Mass on alternate Sundays. It may be here explained that the Rev. E. Hanrahan, who has charge of the Mission, resides at Menangle, and has to attend to the requirements of a scattered district which includes Appin, Menangle, and Picton. It is more than likely that the priest's headquarters will soon be at Picton; for owing to the generous presentation of a half-acre site for a priest's residence by Mr. R.H. Antill (a Protestant gentleman) steps have been taken for the erection of a suitable residence near the church property. It was when about to receive Holy Communion in the wooden church already referred to that the late Mr. Francis Shiel was seized with the illness that ended in his death, and it is to the piety of his widow — Mrs. Ann Sheil — and family that Picton owes the beautiful new church, with all appointments complete, dedicated to St. Anthony by the Cardinal on Sunday last.

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News of the Churches, Australian Town and Country Journal, Sydney, 9 November 1901, p 13, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71474338:

The Rev. Father Hanrahan, of Menangle, had a narrow escape from a serious accident on the evening of October 30, through his horse taking fright at two cyclists, and jumping a three-rail fence, the impact throwing the priest violently to the ground. Father Hanrahan was severely shaken, both wrists were sprained, and he was badly bruised.

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Clerical Changes, Freeman's Journal, Sydney, 7 December 1901, p 22, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111080775:

We have to report the following clerical changes:— The Rev. Father Baugh from Araluen to Picton; Rev. Father Hanrahan from Picton to Araluen; [...]

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Country News. Araluen, Freeman's Journal, Sydney, 6 December 1902, p 36, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111071333:

[...] We are all glad to know that the Rev. Fr Hanrahan, our worthy pastor, has quite recovered from his recent illness. [...]

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Clerical Changes in Sydney Archdiocese, Freeman's Journal, Sydney, 5 November 1908, p 21, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111282874:

His Eminence the Cardinal has been pleased to make the following changes and appointments in the diocese. The Rev. E. Hanrahan, from Araluen to Cobargo; [...]

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Passing of Pioneer Priest. Rev. Edward Hanrahan, The Cobargo Chronicle, 31 December 1941, p 2, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article214777932:

The passing of a fine christian gentleman, in the person of the Rev. Father Hanrahan, cast a gloom over the whole district where he was beloved and held in high esteem by everybody.

Following a stroke, he was taken to Bega hospital and then to Goulburn, where he received the best medical attention, but the time for his departure was at hand, and he passed to his Reward on Monday 22nd Decr.

Born at Thomastown, Ossory Co, Kilkenny, (Ireland) on 20th October 1859, he received his early education at St. Kieran's Kilkenny, later entering St. Patrick's college at Maynooth, and on 29th June 1883, his ordination to the Priesthood took place.

After being at Araluen for a few years, he was ordained to Cobargo Parish by His Eminence Cardinal Moran on 22nd Novr. 1908. Here he remained until he was called to Higher Service.

His work in this parish during these long 33 years was unique in every respect.

From the oldest to the youngest in the district knew him. He was guide and friend to all who sought that guidance and friendship, and he gave much that was his own to help those in need. In all these things "his right hand knew not what his left was doing." He lived up to the highest ideals. His honesty of purpose, his truthfulness, his punctuality were not merely examples set before his people, for he had within precepts laid down by Him whom he worshipped with all his heart, soul, strength and mind. If any human being tried to walk in the footsteps of his Lord and Master, that person was Rev. Edward Hanrahan, and who shall say he did not succeed?

To the aboriginal he was indeed a friend, and no native was "passed by on the other side."

His foresight concerning international affairs was almost uncanny, and many months back when he called on the Editor, he said Britain's bugbear would sooner or later be Japan.

He abhorred cant in any form, and idle gossip made him sick at heart.

Following Requiem Mass at Bega, his internment which took place in the R.C. portion of the local cemetery, was attended by members of all denominations, including the local Rector, Rev. F. J. Dau.

At Cobargo there was a large gathering of the Priesthood, His Highness Bishop McGuire conducting the service, which was most impressive.

During his address the Bishop spoke of the late Father as a Priest amongst Priests, a friend to all. He never deflected from his duty. Many were witnesses of his apostolate to children, and aboriginal always received the sacrament. "Where Christ was called" said the Bishop "there went Edward Hanrahan to work with zeal and confidence." His charity met people half way, and he made sure the Catholic Church was a friend to them.

He went to the house of mourning as consoler. When science had done all it could for the sick and suffering there came that faithful friend, who lifted up his voice in prayer and benediction. The speaker had been privileged to be a witness of his last days on earth. He found him speaking of doing good. He prayed, prayed, prayed! conquering to some extent the frailties of the flesh, but having always in mind the Kingdom of God. Then quietly and suddenly all changed and he passed away. It seemed that his will to do would overcome almost anything. A perfect life without reproach had finished its work.

Father Hanrahan has gone but to us in Cobargo there will, for many a day, be reminders of his Christ-like life and human qualities.

Messrs Manning and Son of Bega had charge of the funeral arrangements.

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Fr Frank Cresp, Good and Faithful Servants: Recalling the Spirit of the Deceased Priests of the Diocese of Port Augusta and Port Pirie 1888-2008, 2008:
Hanrahan, E

Worked in Hawker 1898. It seems that he came from Sydney with the intention of staying in the Diocese but lasted only one year.

(Reproduced with the approval of Sister Mary Cresp RSM)