Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
University of WA, Mounts Bay Rd Crawley
Location Details
Other Name(s)
University of WA Campus
Construction Date
Constructed from 1929 to 1930
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 23 Mar 2018 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 02 Apr 1979 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed | 30 Jun 1994 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 28 Sep 1982 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified {Trees} | 04 Mar 1980 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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Child Places
Statement of Significance
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE was updated from the MHI (2001) after the place was initially added to the Heritage List at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 20.12.1985 as follows: + The place is of aesthetic significance as a substantial building constructed in the Inter-War Gothic style. + A well known landmark on Mounts Bay Road, Crawley. Social and historic significance as the first residential college associated with the University of WA Crawley campus. + Historic significance for associations with prominent West Australian and architect, Sir Talbot Hobbs. + The gardens are of aesthetic significance as a twentieth century institutional garden.
Physical Description
A substantial residential college built in the Inter-War gothic style in brick and tile and featuring small paned casement windows, crenallations and a dominant central tower with a large entrance archway. The design of the building is influenced by English University buildings of Oxford and Cambridge. The building is set back from the road with formal gardens featuring terracing, lawns and massed planting of exotic trees.
History
The University College Act of 1926 provided for the allocation of land (2hectares) for the purpose of erecting universit colleges. The Church of England established the Council of St George’s College for the purpose of developing the first residential college. In 1927 Council commissioned the firm of Hobbs, Smith and Forbes to prepare the designs. Sir Talbot Hobbs was a trustee of the Anglican archdiocese form 1920 to 1926 and a senior partner.
The foundation stone was laid in May 1929, the building was completed in 1930 and opened in April 1931. The kitchen was rebuilt and a new south wing and Sub-Warden’s house was opened in 1962. A north wing was completed in 1968. Both additions designed by architects Hobbs Winning and Leighton.
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity.
High level of authenticity.
Condition
Fair
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7086 | Australian gothic : the gothic revival in Australian architecture from the 1840s to the 1950s. | Book | 2001 |
| 7170 | St George's College, Crawley, Western Australia : conservation management plan (draft). | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2004 |
| 6607 | Register of significant trees as at June 1988. | Report | 1988 |
| 8013 | War memorial squash court St George's college, Crawley. Archival record. | Archival Record | 2006 |
| 9186 | St George's College heritage impact statement stage 2 | Heritage Study {Other} | 2008 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | EDUCATIONAL | Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Tertiary Institution |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Gothic |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
05 Apr 1992Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
21 Oct 2021Disclaimer
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