Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
45 & 55 Murray St Perth
Location Details
This registration includes the buildings at 45 and 55 Murray St
Other Name(s)
YAL and residence
Construction Date
Constructed from 1924
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | ||
| Heritage List | Adopted | 22 Apr 1985 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 13 Dec 1996 |
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 | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Survey of 20th Ctry Architecture | Completed | 01 Mar 1988 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 01 Dec 1975 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
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Heritage Council | |
| Statewide War Memorial Survey | Completed | 01 May 1996 |
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Heritage Council | |
Child Places
Statement of Significance
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE gazetted with permanent entry as State Registered Place, as amended (15/07/2005).
Young Australia League Building and House, a three storey rendered masonry and concrete building in the Inter-War Free Classical style (45 Murray Street) and adjacent two storey rendered and painted brick and iron roof house in the Federation Queen Anne style (55 Murray Street), has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:
+ the place has been associated with the activities of the Young Australia League from the time of purchase by the League in 1920/1921 and is associated with the founder of the Young Australia League, J.J. Simons, and with other prominent West Australians who were members of the organisation including State Premier Sir Walter James and prominent architect Lionel Boas whose architectural firm Oldham Boas was responsible for the design of the Young Australia League Building.
+ It is also associated with the thousands of young people who took part in the programmes of the League;
+ the Young Australia League Building is representative of the Young Australia League philosophy and a way of life based on the expression of Australian nationalism and has been associated with the development of youth organisations in Australia and overseas;
+ the Young Australia League building is a rare example of the Inter-War Free Classical style enhanced by an unusual facade with a two-storey colonnade, semi-enclosed court and strong vertical detailing;
+ the house, a simple example of a two storey late nineteenth century residential building, is the only residential style building in the Murray Street East Precinct and a rare example of a substantial late nineteenth century house in central Perth;
+ the house was the home of a prominent member of the Roman Catholic community, philanthropist, property investor and politician Timothy Quinlan who, together with his father-in-law, Daniel Connor, invested in significant land holdings in central Perth which became known as the Connor-Quinlan Estate;
+ the place forms an important component of the Murray Street East Precinct, which extends from Pier Street to Victoria Square, and the Young Australia League Building defines the corner of Murray Street and Irwin Street.
Physical Description
Three storey rendered brick building with unusual contrasting classical entrance porch flanked by circular pillars. Building characterised by horizontal banding at ground floor level, variety of window details and decorative parapets. Two storey section behind building contains fine original internal timber details and formal hall.
History
Young Australian League Building was constructed in 1924 as a memorial to members of the League killed in World War 1. The YAL was a patriotic, independent, non-political, non-sectarian youth organisation founded in W.A. by John Joseph Simons (known as Boss) in 1905. It developed readily out of a branch of the West Australian Football Association of which the charismatic Simons was secretary from 1909-1914.
The aim of the League was to develop a spirit of Australian nationalism in young boys. The Young Australian League also developed a youth camp at Araluen, (adjacent Araluen Park). The organisation enjoyed wide spread popularity particularly in the inter-war period. [Extracted from notes prepared for the Heritage Community by Wayne Mredonndt June 1995]
The foundation stone was laid on 23 April 1922 by the then Prime Minister, William Morris Hughes.
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity as it is largely as originally constructed with detail intact.
Condition
45 - Fair, 55 - Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Boas | Architect | - | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8428 | Young Australia League Building : stage 1 parapet conservation works. Sign off report. | Conservation works report | 2007 |
| 9273 | House, 55 Murray Street, Perth. Heritage impact statement. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2007 |
| 9016 | House 55 Murray Street, Perth. Conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2008 |
| 4564 | Proposed Co-Located District Courts Between Hay and Murray Streets, Perth : conservation report | Heritage Study {Other} | 2000 |
| 8692 | 55 Murray Street, Perth : verandah reconstruction. Final report for conservation works. | Conservation works report | 2007 |
| 9177 | Young Australia League building 45 Murray Street, Perth | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2009 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | CONCRETE | Other Concrete |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
22 Oct 2021Disclaimer
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