Uniting Church, Broome

Author

Shire of Broome

Place Number

00292

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Location

11 Anne St Broome

Location Details

Cnr Robinson St.

Other Name(s)

Brady Memorial Hall

Local Government

Broome

Region

Kimberley

Construction Date

Constructed from 1925

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
State Register	Registered	01 Apr 1999	Register Entry Assessment Documentation	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
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Classified by the National Trust	Classified	07 Jun 1983			National Trust of Western Australia
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	28 Aug 2014	Grading A	Grading A A place of exceptional cultural heritage significance to Shire of Broome and the state of Western Australia, that is either in the Heritage Council of Western Australia’s Register of Heritage Places, or worthy of consideration for entry into the Register. A place worthy of recognition and protection through provisions of the Shire of Broome’s Town Planning Scheme. Recommend: Maximum encouragement to owners to retain and conserve the place. Full consultation with property owner prior to making the recommendation.
Classified by the National Trust	Classified	07 Jun 1983			Heritage Council
Register of the National Estate	Nominated	02 Nov 1983			Heritage Council

Parent Place or Precinct

26191 UNITING CHURCH & MANSE

Statement of Significance

Uniting Church is of considerable significance for the continuous associations with the Presbyterian and subsequent Uniting Church since 1925, and with Reverend Brady, AIM organisation and John Flynn. The design and aesthetic are significant for the AIM associations, response to the tropical climate and unique design of rollback walls. The churchmake a considerable contribution to the streetscape, character and townscape of Broome.

Physical Description

Uniting Church, Broome, an Inter-War Bungalow style timber frame fibro clad building with a corrugated iron roof, the building is a distinctive part of the streetscape and makes a positive contribution to the character of the town. The place exhibits technical sophistication in the operable (moveable) walls and clerestory windows which demonstrate significant response to the tropical climate.

History

In 1910 the Rev J. C. Fordyce, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in WA volunteered to establish a mission in Broome to alleviate the 'appalling neglect and degradation' believed to be prevalent there at the time. Church services were held on the wide latticed verandahs of the Manse, known as the 'Verandah Church'. In 1912, the Australian Inland Mission (AIM) Board of the National Presbyterian Church was created and took responsibility for the north-west. Broome was the base for AIM's pastoral patrol to Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Wyndham. A hall was rented from the Broome Council for church services. Construction of the Uniting Church commenced in 1925, funded by public subscription as a memorial following the death from malaria of Rev F. G. H. Brady, who had administered to the Kimberley 1913-1917 and returned in 1925. The building was called the Brady Memorial Hall. The design of the Church, with special consideration for the Broome climate, suggests it was the work of the Rev John Flynn, Superintendent of AIM. It is similar to his design for Adelaide House in Alice Springs. As well as use as a place of worship, the Church has also been used as a meeting place, social club, youth centre, day care centre and opportunity shop. The Church celebrated it Golden Jubilee in 1975 and renovations were carried out to the Manse the following year. In 1977, the Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational churches joined to form the Uniting Church of Australia. In 1983, Broome became the regional centre for the Uniting Church Kimberley Presbytery and an office and residence were built in Herbert Street.

Integrity/Authenticity

Modifications: Church: 1971 folding doors at front replaced.

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Shire of Broome's Municipal Inventory.		1996
	Heritage Council:" Assessment Documentation place 292"

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id	Title	Medium	Year Of Publication
9600	Broome: maps and places of heritage interest.	Heritage Study {Other}	0
8335	Historic buildings of the Kimberley region of W.A.	Book	1988

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	RELIGIOUS	Church, Cathedral or Chapel
Original Use	RELIGIOUS	Housing or Quarters
Present Use	RELIGIOUS	Housing or Quarters
Present Use	RELIGIOUS	Church, Cathedral or Chapel

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War California Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	ASBESTOS	Fibrous Cement, flat
Wall	TIMBER	Other Timber
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Religion

Creation Date

30 May 1989

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Approved

Last Update

09 Jun 2021

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