Local Government
Dundas
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Cnr Prinsep & Richardson Sts Norseman
Location Details
Other Name(s)
St Joseph's Church, Convent(fmr) & School(fmr
Construction Date
Constructed from 1909 to 1940
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 10 Dec 2004 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 14 Aug 1995 | 2 |
2 |
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Child Places
Statement of Significance
Aesthetic Value: The building remains mostly in it's original condition and makes a significant contribution to the streetscape.
Historic Value: Constructed in the midst of the gold boom, the building is closely associated with the development of the Roman Catholic Church in the Eastern Goldields.
Social Value: For many years it was an impotant focus for religious culture in the Eastern Goldfields.
Physical Description
A single storey timber framed and asbestos cement and corrugated iron clad with a gabled roof and verandah.
Integrity/Authenticity
Extent of original Fabric: Most
Authenticity: Most of the original fabric remains intact and in it's original form.
Condition
Fair
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Monastery or Convent |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
| Inter-War California Bungalow |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, flat |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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