Local Government
Coolgardie
Region
Goldfields
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Location
85-93 Lindsay St Coolgardie
Location Details
Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School
Other Name(s)
Convent School
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 01 Jul 1994 |
Register Entry |
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 | 27 Jul 1995 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 06 Dec 1976 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Child Places
Statement of Significance
The place has historic significance related to the important role of education in the history of the Goldfields and contributes to the sense of place and identity of Coolgardie, a key town in the development of goldmining in W.A. in the 1890's. The building is a simple, understated but visually impressive example of Federation Free Style applied to an educational building and is representative of the work of prominent Perth architect M. Cavanagh from 1895-1938.
Physical Description
The school has a broad symmetrical facade, in which the weighty details of the central bay are balanced by two slightly projecting gabled wings. The central entrance door has a small frieze with the words "Convent of Mercy" and a shallow central gable. The gabled wings have two storey bay windows with semi-circular parapets, circular moulded air vents and are topped with masonry crosses. The building has a steeply pitched corrugated iron roof with a timber verandah to the rear and sides.
History
This school was run by the Sisters of Mercy for 75 years, it was the only boarding school on the Goldfields. No discrimination was made on the basis of religious denomination. Cavanagh, a prominent Perth architect from 1895-1935, designed many of the Catholic Church's buildings in W.A. at this time as well as many commercial, civic and residential buildings.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Fair
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Cavanagh | Architect | - | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Plans (1902)" | Sisters of Mercy Archives | 1902 | |
| "Documentation of Places for entry into the Register of Heritage Places" | Heritage Council | 1993 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5645 | St Anthony's Convent, Coolgardie CAPS East Ward verandah reconstruction : final conservation works report. | Conservation works report | 2002 |
| 1370 | St Anthony's Convent Coolgardie: Conservation Plan | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1996 |
| 183 | Conservation of St Anthony's Convent Coolgardie final report for Christian Aboriginal Parent Directed School Inc | Report | 1992 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Monastery or Convent |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Other Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
06 May 2021Disclaimer
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