Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
18 Victoria Av Perth
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1843
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 10 Oct 1995 |
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 | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 21 Oct 1980 |
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Heritage Council | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
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Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 06 Feb 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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Statement of Significance
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE (reason for entry onto the heritage list) adopted at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 13/03/2001 was drawn from the Level 1 entry of the Municipal Heritage Inventory (2001), following stakeholder and community consultation as follows: + The first and oldest Roman Catholic Church in Western Australia. + The place is associated with the establishment of the Roman Catholic Church and the first religious orders in the State. + The place is held in high regard by present day Catholics. + The place has scientific significance because it has the potential to demonstrate vernacular construction techniques used in the mid-nineteenth century. + The place is one of the few remaining colonial buildings in Perth from the first half of the nineteenth century. Refer to documentation of Places for Entry in the Heritage Council Register of Heritage Places.
Physical Description
Small church with a shingled gabled roof and Gothic arched windows. Building has been rendered externally.
History
The first Roman Catholic Church built in Perth.
Refer to documentation of Places for Entry in the Heritage Council Register of Heritage Places.
St. John's Pro-Cathedral was constructed in 1843/4 following a request by Fr John Brady for land for a Roman Catholic Church. The church was constructed on land to the south east of the church square that was set aside for the proposed construction of a Roman Catholic Cathedral . The church was named after St. John the Evangelist and later designated a Pro-Cathedral. The convent of the Sisters of Mercy was established on the adjacent land. The church was later used as a school room and was restored in 1977.
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity as it has been restored to original detail in 1977.
Condition
Good
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7250 | St John's Pro-Cathedral : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2005 |
| 7645 | Specification : St John's Pro-cathedral, Victoria Avenue, Perth. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2005 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TIMBER | Shingle |
| Wall | BRICK | Painted Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
17 Apr 2023Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.