Local Government
Sandstone
Region
Midwest
Location
Sandstone
Location Details
Dromedary Hills, 10 km east of intersection Narndee - Red Bluff Rd and Paynes Find Sandstone Rd on the western side of the Rabbit Proof Fence
Construction Date
Constructed from 1930
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 31 Aug 2018 | 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 | ||||
| (no listings) | ||||
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
Creation Date
02 Dec 2016Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
Cnr Oroya & Thaduna Sts Sandstone
Location Details
Other Name(s)
St Athanasius Roman Catholic Church
Local Government
Sandstone
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Constructed from 1908
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 20 Jul 2004 | 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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Jun 1997 | Category 2 | |
Parent Place or Precinct
02352 Sandstone Townsite Group
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4773 | Conservation plan for Black Range Church (formerly St Athanasius' Church) : Sandstone : Western Australia. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1999 |
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 |
|---|
| Federation Carpenter Gothic |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
28 Apr 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1908
Demolition Year
N/AStatement of Significance
The Roman Catholic Church has high social significance as the main centre for the Catholic Church in Sandstone. The building also has high streetscape value, it being a prominent feature of the eastern section of the town. The place, in its isolated setting, has landmark value because of its striking yet simple design.
Physical Description
The church is timber framed, clad with corrugated iron and supported by timber stumps. Entry to the church is via several steps to a small entry porch attached to the eastern facade. The porch on the northwest corner could possibly be the priest's entrance. The roofline of this porch is covered by a lean-to roof with a slightly shallower pitch which appears to be an extension of the main roof. The church features a steeply pitched gable roof which has previously been painted green and seven slender louvre windows with pointed arch heads. A Iouvred air vent in the gable wall with a pointed top, which reflects the window shape, is situated high on the eastern facade. The guttering has come unattached or is missing in places. A wooden frame, possibly where the church bell hung, stands adjacent to the church.
History
The first Roman Catholic mass was held in Sandstone on 20 October, 1907. The church was built in 1908 and opened by Bishop Kelly of Geraldton on 29 November, 1908. A convent, which functioned as a convent-school for the local catholic children, was located immediately north of the church however this has been demolished. Although the Uniting Church had been using the building once a month there have been no regular services in recent times. About fifteen years ago the church bell was removed to Meekatharra.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High Degree
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Senior; "From Gold to Wool and Back Again". |
| Owner | Category |
|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Bishop of Geraldton | Church Property |
Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
6km south-east of Sandstone on the Menzies-Sandstone Rd Sandstone
Location Details
6km south-east of Sandstone on the Menzies-Sandstone Road, Sandstone
Local Government
Sandstone
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Constructed from 1925, Constructed from 1904
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 07 Sep 2006 | 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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Jun 1997 | Category 1 | |
Condition
State Battery (fmr), Sandstone is in fair to poor condition. Portions of the Battery are unsafe as structural members require repair and/or refixing. The place is being preserved by the Shire of Sandstone, as the Shire recognises its heritage value and the social significance of the place to the community.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6724 | Conservation plan for Sandstone State Battery (fmr) (1908), Sandstone, Western Australia. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2003 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | MINING | Mining Battery |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Resource exploitation & depletion |
Creation Date
17 Jul 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1904, Constructed from 1925
Demolition Year
N/AStatement of Significance
The former State Battery has high historic significance for its essential role in the mining industry in the Sandstone district. The place has further significance given that much of the machinery is still intact.
Physical Description
A large timber framed structure which is clad with corrugated iron. It contains a five head stamper, a diesel engine with a large generator, a cooling system attached to the southern facade and other machinery inside. There is evidence of white ant damage. There is a wire fence running around the perimeter of the Battery.
History
A State Battery was established at Sandstone by removing one which had fallen into disuse at Paynesville, about 80km west of Sandstone. Andrew Irvine was appointed the first manager of the Battery and was responsible for its dismantling and removal to the new site, which was a small distance west of the present location. Teams of horses, donkeys and bullocks were used to transport the Battery in early 1904. Irvine collapsed and died on April 10, just prior to its completion. The Battery was moved to its present site in 1925. Initially it was operated by coking local wood, but was later converted to diesel power. During its working life a total of 135, 809 tons of ore were treated here, producing 115, 787 ounces of bullion. The Battery closed in 1982.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High Degree
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Sandstone Heritage Trail brochure". |
| Owner | Category |
|---|---|
| Department for Planning & Infrastructure | State Gov't |
Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.