Holy Family Church

Author

Shire of Wongan-Ballidu

Place Number

12489

Location

Cnr Bunyip St & Federation Rd Ballidu

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Ballidu Catholic Church

Local Government

Wongan-Ballidu

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1959

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 17 Sep 1998 Category 4
Catholic Church Inventory Adopted 01 Jul 1998

Statement of Significance

The church demonstrates a way of life associated with the Catholic Church. It contributes to the townscape and character of Ballidu.

Physical Description

Cream face brick construction with arched windows. Gable tiled roof. Vertical square tower.

History

Opened on 5 November 1959 during the period that Frank Murphy was the Priest.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: intact Authenticity: high degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
ACKLAND RRB ; "Wongan Ballidu Pioneering Days ". Shire of Wongan-Balidu 1965
McCULLAGH T Compiler McCULLAGH GA Editor ; "Ballidu History & Records ". 1979
P Toster & N Hood ; "Ballidu Heritage Handed Down ". Unpublished 1996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
Roof TILE Ceramic Tile
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Religion

Creation Date

05 Oct 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jul 2020

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