Church of St Stephens

Author

Shire of Lake Grace

Place Number

12729

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Location

Lake Biddy

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Lake Biddy Anglican Church (fmr)

Local Government

Lake Grace

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1965

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	23 Sep 1998	Category D	Category D Some heritage value, but not essential to an understanding of the district. Recommend that the place is not constrained by the Town Planning Scheme. Re-assess the significance of the place when the Inventory is regularly reviewed. Record prior to redevelopment or demolition.

Parent Place or Precinct

12790 Lake Biddy Townsite

Statement of Significance

The place represents a way of life associated with the Anglican church in Lake Biddy.

Physical Description

Ravensthorpe stone and a tiled gable roof.

History

Until 1965 the Anglican services were held in the Lake Biddy Hafl, and in the early days, conducted by the Bush Brotherhood. Reverend Gibson initiated a cropping program to raise funds for a church. Son Lloyd and J Lloyd loaned land for the program over three seasons.
On 10 July 1965 the Bishop of Bunbury opened the church. The Church of St Stephens commemorates Reverend Stephens and the services to the district, including the United Sunday School for kids while the parents enjoyed their sports on a Sunday.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact
Authenticity: High Degree

Condition

Very Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Good GF; "The Growth & Development of the Newdegate District".	Newdegate Golden Jubilee Committee	1972

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Religion

Creation Date

02 Nov 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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