Local Government
Dardanup
Region
South West
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Location
Ferguson Rd Dardanup
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Church of the Immaculate Conception (fmr)
Convent School, Our Lady of Lourdes School
Construction Date
Constructed from 1979, Constructed from 1854
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 07 Apr 1998 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 2 |
2 |
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Statement of Significance
The place is significant for the following values:
Aesthetic Value: The former church has high aesthetic significance as an excellent example of an early colonial style Gothic church.
Historic Value: The former church has high historical significance for its association with the establishment of Benedictine monks and monasteries in WA. It is associated with establishments in New Norcia and Subiaco.
Scientific Value: The church has scientific significance for the ability of the building to demonstrate early building techniques and constructional traditions of the early colonial settlers.
Social Value: The former church has high social significance for its association with Dr Serra, Bishop Administrator of Perth, and Thomas Little. It is also highly esteemed by the local and regional community of WA.
Physical Description
The building is an example of the Colonial Gothic style of architecture which is built of stone. The original shingles of the timber roof have been replaced with corrugated metal sheets. The building has a high-pitched ridge roof with a series of buttresses with pointed arch windows, stained glass panes and a small stone bell tower at the front of the building. The interior is rendered using jarrah with a dado tongue and groove lining.
History
The church land and materials were donated by Thomas Little in 1852 to Dr
Serra for construction of a church and monastery, similar to St Benedicts
Monastery of Subiaco and New Norcia. Building began in 1854 and the
building was in use until 1938. The church was the first Roman Catholic
Church to be built in WA. It was used as a school in the 1870's and again
from 1938. In 1979 extensive restoration works were carried out and the
building was re-dedicated as Thomas Little Memorial Hall.
Integrity/Authenticity
Alterations/Integrity: Front modern timber porch. Rendered walls, corrugated metal roof replaced early shingles.
Authenticity: Good
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Serra, Bishop Administrator of Perth | Architect | 1854 | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5005 | Final report: Thomas Little Memorial Hall, Ferguson Road, Dardanup (Formerly Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church) : 2000-2001 conservation works: restoration of floor. | Report | 2001 |
| 69 | Thomas Little memorial hall formerly Dardanup Catholic Church Dardenup WA : conservation works. | Heritage Study {Other} | 1994 |
| 1475 | Conservation Plan for the Thomas Little Memorial Hall: Formerly Church of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish of Dardanup | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1996 |
| 3858 | Thomas Little Memorial Hall Dardanup : Final Report 1997-1998 Conservation Works to Rainwater Collection and Disposal. | Heritage Study {Other} | 1999 |
| 11422 | Thomas Little Memorial Hall Ferguson Road, Dardanup | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2016 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Rustic Gothic |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Wall | RENDER | Cement Dressed |
| Wall | BRICK | Handmade Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Immigration, emigration & refugees |
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
07 Sep 1992Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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