Local Government
Murray
Region
Peel
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Location
Cnr South Western Hwy & Fishermen's Rd Coolup
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1933
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 14 Feb 2020 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 26 Mar 2020 | Category B |
Category B |
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Statement of Significance
St Mary’s Church is significant as a simple rural church in brick and tile, with the outside little changed since construction in 1933. St Mary’s Church contributes to the Coolup community’s sense of history and of place. St Mary’s Church is a demonstration of a rural religious community’s achievement in the face of economic adversity. Although requiring future internal inspection, it is probable St Mary’s Church contains hand-carved church ornaments which may be highly significant.
Physical Description
Small red brick church set off the main road and decorated with gardens. Well-kept and maintained. The place has a jarrah door and furnishings and stained-glass windows.
History
The first monthly services were held at the Murray residence, transferring to East Coolup Hall in 1897. After 1900, the Hall was more definitely established as a church with the contribution of a small organ and reading desk, funded by the owners of Burnside. A Church Guild was founded in 1926, and its members included Mrs J. N. Cox (president), Mrs S. M. Studd, Mrs J. Kirkham, Mrs J. Mills, Mrs D. Sinclair, Mrs Ward (snr), and Miss Mary Cox (secretary). The architect was George Herbert Parry, who was responsible for many significant Anglican buildings. Much of the manual labour was carried out by local residents, organised by John Kirkham. The altar was a memorial to R. H. Newman, a prayer desk memorialised Mrs Mills, and a stain glass window was in memory of Richard Kirkham. Pews and an organ could not be purchased until the debt was cleared on the construction costs. Rev Canon William Rothwell Burns was responsible for the hand-carved church ornaments. He retired from the ministry in 1940. On 1 January 1933, St Mary’s Church was consecrated by Rev Cecil Wilson, Bishop of Bunbury.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Very Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbings, B.M. & Madin, H "Early Settlement in the Coolup District" | Coolup Progress Association | 2001 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8337 | St Mary's Anglican church Coolup. Conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2006 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Romanesque |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
05 May 2021Disclaimer
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