Bindi Bindi Catholic Church

Author

Shire of Moora

Place Number

11111

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Location

Lot 100 Bindi Bindi

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Our Lady of Lourdes

Local Government

Moora

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1958

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	19 Nov 1997	Category 4	Category 4 This category is not constrained by the Town Planning Scheme, and therefore a development application is not required for proposed development of demolition of the place. Should a building or demolition application be received by the Shire, it should be considered ont he basis of the recognised heritage value, and the owner offered the same consultation facilities as for the Town Planning Scheme. The places in this category should be reviewed regularly with consideration for inclusion in the Town Planning Scheme.
Catholic Church Inventory	Adopted	01 Jul 1998			Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

The place demonstrates a way of life associated with the Catholic congregation.

Physical Description

The place is constructed of red face bricks. The pavillion like building has a low pitched gable roof and wide external brick piers delineating each bay of the structure. A return front porch has a flat cantilevered roof protruding over a ground level brick flower box. A simple white cross from the roof signifies the building is a church.

History

Catholic Mass had been celebrated in the Bind Bindi area since 1901, at various homes and later at the Indarries School. Whenthe school relocated to Bindi Bindi, mass was held at the Joyce's home until 1934 when the venue changed to the Bindi Bindi Hall. Mass was celebrated regularly at the hall, this church was built. Father Hynes commenced the Catholic Church building fund in 1948. The church was blessed and opened by Reverend Gomez in the Centenary years of Lourdes, on 30th November 1958.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact or Redeemable
Authenticity: High Degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	M Laurie;"Tracks through the Midlands, A history of the Moora District".	Shire of Moora	1995
	Margaret Ellis compiled by;"Unpublished research notes".		1996

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
Post-War Ecclesiastical

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	BRICK	Common Brick
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Religion

Creation Date

16 Mar 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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