Local Government
Northam
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
Great Eastern Hwy Bakers Hill
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Church of the Holy Family
Construction Date
Constructed from 1953
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Feb 1998 | 3. Some / Moderate significance |
3. Some / Moderate significance |
|
| Catholic Church Inventory | Adopted | 01 Jul 1998 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The building has aesthetic significance as a good example of a timber building. It has historical significance on account of its association with the koojedda Timber Mill, which was an important industry in the area between 1936 and 1963. It has social significance as being a place of worship for the local and outlying Catholic community.
Physical Description
This simple, rectangular weatherboard building has a gabled roof of corrugated iron, with an additional wing where the entry is located. A concrete ramp, replacing a former timber ramp, provides access to the building. Some of the windows are arched, while others are rectangular. Another wing serves as the sacristy and vestry. Two crosses are located on the apexes of the gables.
History
Before the Church of the Holy Family was built, the Baker’s Hill area was serviced from the Toodyay parish. Records show that the first resident priest in Toodyay was probably Rev Peter Aragon in 1853. This church was opened on 10 August 1953 by his Lordship Most Rev L J Goody.
The Church was constructed from local timber, sawn at the Koojedda Mill which was originally established at Bakers Hill by the Buckingham Brothers in 1936. The mill boosted the properties and population of the local district, providing a complete train load of timber flooring (300 tons) for a destination in South Australia in 1938. The mill changed hands over time, being owned by Millars, and later by E L Gumley, a former manager. The mill closed in 1963. The Gumley’s residence, Koojedda is another fine example of a timber building, constructed fro the local timber. ( On the review list for later documentation).
The Church is managed by the Bakers Hill/Wundowie Parish Council and services are held there monthly.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Moderate degree Authenticity: Moderate degree
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Antonella | Architect | 1953 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Brockman; "Bakers Hill – Brief History ". |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Gothic |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
09 Mar 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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