Local Government
Harvey
Region
South West
Location
Johnston Rd Yarloop
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Community Centre
St John the Baptist Church (fmr)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1906 to 1982
Demolition Year
2016Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 01 Oct 2002 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 03 Dec 1984 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 09 Aug 1988 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Mar 1998 | Category 1 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 12 Dec 2016 | Category 4 | |
Statement of Significance
Formerly, the church had historic value for its association with the establishment and development of the town in the 1900s Formerly, the church had social and spiritual value for the community who worship there and for those who have attended significant events at the church Formerly, the church had aesthetic value as a simple expression of the Federation Gothic style expressed in timber and for its contribution to the streetscape of the heritage area.
Physical Description
Single storey timber framed structure with weatherboard cladding. Pitched gable roof facing the street clad in corrugated iron. A small porch has been constructed on the front elevation with additional gable roof at the same pitch and detail as the main roof. Timber framed arched openings with sash windows are spaced at regular intervals along the east and west elevations. The roof incorporates a vented gable to the rear. Two rear additions constructed with timber frame, weatherboard cladding and fibro panelling, skillion roof, doors to both sections and sash and louvred openings to the west elevation of the addition. Destroyed by January 2016 Yarloop/Harvey/Waroona Fire.
History
St Joseph's Catholic Church was designed by Mr Finlay and built by Mr Campbell. The church was blessed and opened by Father Donagher on Sunday 24 June 1906. The church continues to be well maintained and used by the small local community. This building was burnt down by the January 2016 Yarloop/Harvey/Waroona Fire. The chimney was left standing however has since been deemed structurally unsound and was subsequently removed.
Integrity/Authenticity
Nil/ Nil
Condition
Destroyed in the January 2016 Yarloop/ Harvey/ Waroona Bushfire.
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Finlay | Architect | - | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5967 | Conservation works to Yarloop Church Cottage: final report. | Conservation works report | 2002 |
| 5067 | St Joseph's Church and cottage, Yarloop : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2001 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Immigration, emigration & refugees |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
| OCCUPATIONS | Timber industry |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
04 Feb 2021Disclaimer
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