Local Government
Morawa
Region
Midwest
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Location
Cnr Dreghorn & Davis Sts Morawa
Location Details
Associated with the Church of the Holy Cross & Priest's Cell oposite
Other Name(s)
Dominican Convent
Construction Date
Constructed from 1955
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | 01 Aug 1996 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The convent was associated with the adjoining Catholic School on Lot 176, which commenced in 1955 but was given a boost about 1966 when Western Mining Corporation impacted on the town. At its peak there were about 100 children in the Catholic School and over 400 in the State School. The adjoining school has now become a Telecentre and is also used for religious education. The convent has been unused for 10 years.
Physical Description
The building occupies a corner site and is L shaped in plan, with a kitchen and ablution wing and an accommodation wing. Although in good condition and certainly habitable, there were signs of forced entry at the time of inspection.
There is a bronze plaque 38cm x 38cm, with the following inscription
These buildings were blessed and opened by the Bishop of Geraldton The most Rev 'd A.J. Gummer D.D. 27th March 1955.
Summerhayes and Associates Perth. Architects. Berry Bros. Pty. Ltd. Mt. Hawthorn. Builders.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity:
The building is fully intact and has a high integrity.
Modifications:
Nil
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhayes and Associates | Architect | 1955 | - |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Monastery or Convent |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, flat |
| Roof | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, corrugated |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
19 Dec 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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