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St Mary's Presbytery

Author

Shire of Wyalkatchem

Place Number

23967
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Location

Lot 111 Railway Tce Wyalkatchem

Location Details

Local Government

Wyalkatchem

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1939

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
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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 18 Mar 2003 Category 1

Category 1

Highest level of protection appropriate. Recommended for entry into the State Register of Heritage Places. Provide maximum encouragement to the owner to conserve the significance of the place.

Statement of Significance

Part of a precinct incorporating Catholic values.

Physical Description

A small fibro aand tiled building adjacent to the Church.

History

Originally Wyalkatchem was part of the Goomalling parish, but in 1938 a committee was formed to raise funds to build a Presbytery so that a priest could be appointed and a new Parish formed. In March 1939 Father Cameron was appointed as the priest and a new Parish stretching from Amery to Nembudding and Mollerin Soak to Yorkraine was formed and Father Cameron moved into the recently completed Presbytery.

Integrity/Authenticity

Good degree - Some modernisaton but retains original materials.

Condition

Has had remedial work and renovations over the years but is no longer used for it's original purpose as there is no resident priest. May be leased to a local resident.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RELIGIOUS Housing or Quarters
Present Use RELIGIOUS Housing or Quarters

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof TILE Ceramic Tile
Wall ASBESTOS Fibrous Cement, flat

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Religion

Creation Date

05 Oct 2011

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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