Local Government
Yilgarn
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
14 Spica St Southern Cross
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Masonic Temple
Construction Date
Constructed from 1898
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 07 Aug 1998 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 15 May 2012 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 | 16 May 1997 | Category C |
Category C |
|
Statement of Significance
This building has aesthetic, historic and social significance. It is a distinctive structure, built in 1898, and has been associated with the Masons since that time. In 1895 a group of Masonic Brothers residing in Southern Cross, from all over Australia and overseas, were granted permission by the Grand Lodge in England to form a Masonic Lodge in Southern Cross. The Consecration and Dedication took place in November 1895 and meetings were initially held in the State School. In 1896 Bro Captain William Oats donated land for the erection of the Masonic Temple and Bro J Fairclough was granted the tender at £648.13.6. The Foundation Stone, laid by First Worshipful
Master Bro Samuel Coleman, was laid and work commenced. The building was completed in September the same year and the Dedication of the Temple took place on 23 November 1898.
In 1996 the Masonic Lodge is in recess, but until their recent break, the Masons have been an active group in the district since the 1890s.
Physical Description
The building is screened by overhanging branches. It is an imposing painted brick structure, with a decorative pediment edging the gable on the symmetrical facade. The ornamental mouldings are still in fairly good condition and two pilasters, or embedded pillars, frame the pediment. Two arched windows flank the pillars.
History
Themes: Community Efforts & Institutions
Integrity/Authenticity
Mostly Intact
Condition
Fair
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3686 | Masonic Lodge (Fmr), Southern Cross : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1998 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Masonic Hall |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Masonic Hall |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Cultural activities |
Creation Date
08 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Mar 2021Disclaimer
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