Local Government
Katanning
Region
Great Southern
23 Taylor St Katanning
Lot 81
Autumn Club
Wesleyan Church, Senior Citizens Centre
Katanning
Great Southern
Constructed from 1905
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold | Current | 26 Aug 2005 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Jan 1996 | Category 1 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Jan 1996 | Category 1 | |
The former Methodist Church has some social and historical significance, as it is an early example of religion in the community and a reminder of the many Methodists who settled in Katanning. The architectural integrity of the building has been hindered somewhat by the blocking off of the original entry, the additions to the rear and the removal of nearly all the original internal fittings and fixtures. The building was re-opened in 2001.
The building is in Gothic style with a gabled rood, pier buttresses and lancet arched windows. The exterior walls are tuck-pointed, red brick, cement rendered on the lower half and the roof is of corrugated iron. There are two additions to the rear, dating from 1919 and cl930. The interior fixtures such as the pews, altar and pulpit, were removed when the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches amalgamated.
The foundation stone of the church was laid in September 1905 by Wesley Maley MLC. It was opened and dedicated on Wednesday 6th December 1905, costing approximately £625 to build. The original interior wood carvings were done by local carpenter, E A Rogers, identified by his carved mouse insignia. The original church building was 41ft in length by 26 lAft wide, and had coloured cathedral glass windows. Eventually, as was the overall trend, the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches amalgamated to form the Uniting Church and the congregation moved into the Presbyterian Church. The building is now known as the Autumn Club and used as a senior citizens' club.
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| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Newspaper Article". p.3 | Great Southern herald; | 2/12/05, | |
| National Trust Assessment form | |||
| Bignell M; "A Place to Meet: a History of the Shire of Katanning Western Australia". p.213 | |||
| Bodycoat R; "Katanning Autumn Club and Wesleyan Methodist Church Conservation Plan". | Shire of Katanning | 2005 | |
| Zillah T; "To the Glory of God: A history of the Katanning Methodist and Presbyterian Churches". | 1988 | ||
| "Newspaper Article". | Great Southern Herald, | 16/12/05 |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7445 | Wesleyan Methodist Church, Katanning, western Australia : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2004 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church Hall |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Gothic |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | RENDER | Other Render |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
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