Local Government
Katanning
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Amherst St Katanning
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1923, Constructed from 1962
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Jan 1996 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
St Patrick's Church was the first Roman Catholic Church to be built between Albany and Beverley and therefore has historical and social significance.
Physical Description
An improvement carried out in 1959 surround Cavanagh's original concept and the campanile appears to be part of this campaign. The whole place has been rendered in an attempt to unify the various parts.
History
The first wood and iron Catholic Church, St Patrick's was opened in 1893. This was the first Catholic Church to be built between Albany and Beverley, and was located at the southern end of Austral Terrace. The first parish priest was Father Duff and Bishop Gibney laid the foundation stone.
By the early 1920s the parish had outgrown its church, so in 1923 a block of land was purchased on the north side of the Amherst Street for £300. The site of the original church was sold to the Vacuum Oil Company for £450. The new church was opened on 19th August 1923. Father Reidy having been a major force behind the project and the church was blessed by Archbishop Clune. The Architect was M F Cavanagh and the builder was Alex Thomson.
St Patrick's school was also erected on the church block in the same year.
In 1937/38, Father Byrne carried out improvements to the church by adding a confessional box and new seating. In the same year Mrs. M J Garrity placed a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes and accompanying angels in the sanctuary.
When Fr McSweeney arrived in 1959 he took over the work started by Fr Casey, and launched the "Wells Fund Raising Campaign" to raise finance for additions to the church. The additions were completed and consecrated by Rev. Goody, Bishop of Bunbury in August 1962, the designer and builder being S. Costello.
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| M F Cavanagh | Architect | 1923 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Jubilee of the Sisters of Our lady Of Missions and St Patrick's School; 1926 -1976, Katanning". | Vanguard Press), | 1976 | |
| Bignell M; "A Place to Meet: a History of the Shire of Katanning Western Australia". | UWA Press | 1981 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Monastery or Convent |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Zincalume |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
27 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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