First School Site Memorial

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

07091

Location

Austral Tce Katanning

Location Details

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1989

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 25 Jan 1996 Category 4

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Monument
Present Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Monument

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall CONCRETE Concrete Block

Historic Themes

General Specific
PEOPLE Famous & infamous people
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Education & science

Creation Date

27 May 1997

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Author

Shire of Katanning

Construction Date

Constructed from 1989, Constructed from 1889

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

This site is historically and socially significant, as it marks the first official attempt to give the children of Katanning an education. The success of the classes and the continued growth in population, particularly due to the railway line, eventually led to more formal and permanent educational services being established.

Physical Description

The original railway station kitchen was a corrugated iron construction. Nothing remains of this building. The concrete cairn is a pyramid shaped with a bronze plaque.

History

With many families now settling in the new town, the children were in need of some local educational facility. As a result, school classes opened in 1890 under the supervision of Mary Bell. The classes were held in the former kitchen for the railway station, which was one of the first buildings constructed by the WA Land Company for the Beverly to Albany line. The classes did move from there to Piesse's Hall for a brief period, until 1894 when the first purpose build government school was erected. The cairn was erected during the centenary of Katanning in 1989 and a time capsule placed inside. This time capsule was made up from some of the items in the time capsule originally placed under the Piesse Memorial in 1914, with some additional items added.

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Bignell M; "A Place to Meet: a History of the Shire of Katanning Western Australia". UWA Press 1981
"Katanning-Piesse Heritage Trail (brochure),". HCWA 1988
Owner Category
Shire of Katanning Local Gov't

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Katanning Railway Station (fmr)

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

07082

Location

Austral Tce Katanning

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Kanwork Option Centre

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1889

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 29 Jul 2005

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 25 Jan 1996 Category 1

Condition

Very Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
George Temple Poole Architect - -

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use GOVERNMENTAL Office or Administration Bldg
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Railway Station
Other Use EDUCATIONAL Technical School

Architectural Styles

Style
Victorian Free Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

27 May 1997

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Author

Shire of Katanning

Construction Date

Constructed from 1889

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The railway station has historical, social and cultural significance in that the railway greatly widened opportunities for the district, greatly reducing their dependence on horse and dray or mail coach and opening up the town as a tourist destination. The station building would have been a central point of activity for the new town and the first point of contact for visitors. The railway made possible ventures such as the flourmill, provided employment and made Katanning the "heart" of the Great Southern region. The station buildings, which have remained very much intact, also add to the streetscape of Austral Terrace.

Physical Description

Building is of brick and corrugated iron construction with wide overhanding eaves, supported by large cantilevered timber brackets. Slight alterations and some additions have occurred. The brickwork is laid in English bond and is set above a rendered plinth, with windows being double hung sashes and doors are mostly four-panel timber.

History

The original railway station was constructed early in 1889, when the railway line was established. The railway was officially opened in February 1889, with settlers from all over the district gathering to meet the first trainload of passengers. It was not only as a railway station that this site was important to Katanning. In 1890 the first school classes were held in the stations former corrugated iron kitchen and this was to continue until the town had its first purpose built school in 1894. The old goods shed was pulled down in 1904 to allow for improvements, which included large railway yards and a new goods shed. The station buildings also underwent some improvements. In the mid 1960s the railway discontinued passenger travel and was subsequently used as a goods service only. Kanwork leased office space in the old station building, where they have been from since 1991.

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
George Temple Poole (PWD) Architect 1889 -

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Bignell M; "A Place to Meet: a History of the Shire of Katanning Western Australia". UWA Press 1981
"Newspaper Article" Great Southern herald; 16/4/04
Owner Category
Public Transport Authority of WA State Gov't

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Katanning State School Honour Roll

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

12893

Location

Austral Tce Katanning

Location Details

In Katanning Roller Flour Mill Museum

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

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
Statewide War Memorial Survey Completed 01 May 1996

Parent Place or Precinct

01344 Katanning Roller Flour Mill

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Monument
Present Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Monument

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Other TIMBER Other Timber
Other METAL Other Metal

Creation Date

27 Jul 2000

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Streetscape

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

01338

Location

Austral Tce Katanning

Location Details

Flour Mill to King George Hostel

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

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
(no listings)

Child Places

  • 01344 Katanning Roller Flour Mill
  • 01339 King George Hostel

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Piesse, F. & C. Architect - -

Place Type

Precinct or Streetscape

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg
Present Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg

Creation Date

31 Jan 1989

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Katanning Town Hall Buildings

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

03960

Location

22-24 Austral Tce Katanning

Location Details

Incs: Agricultural Hall, Mechanics' Institute, Town Hall & Shire Offices Honour Rolls in Foyer

Other Name(s)

Katanning Roll of Honour & Katanning
Remembers Honour Roll

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1896 to 1999

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
State Register Registered 24 Nov 2000 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
Statewide War Memorial Survey Completed 01 May 1996
Classified by the National Trust Classified 10 Apr 2000
Municipal Inventory Adopted 25 Jan 1996 Category 1

Child Places

  • 03317 Mechanics' Institute, Katanning

Condition

MI notes condition as fair-good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Herbert J Eales, Oldham & Eales Architect - -

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
4275 Katanning Town Hall : conservation plan. Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 1999

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use GOVERNMENTAL Town, Shire or District Hall
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Town, Shire or District Hall

Architectural Styles

Style
Post-War International
Federation Free Classical
Inter-War Chicagoesque

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Other TIMBER Other Timber
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall CONCRETE Other Concrete
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Government & politics
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Institutions

Creation Date

30 Jun 1998

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Author

Shire of Katanning

Construction Date

Constructed from 1896

Demolition Year

N/A

Child Places

  • 03317 Mechanics' Institute, Katanning

Statement of Significance

The Town Hall has high historical and social significance. It has been the centre of many important institutions in Katanning, such as the Mechanics' Institute, the Roads Board and the Agricultural Committee, as well as providing an important social venue for the local community. Although it has undergone many modifications and changes, the original hall building is still the main feature and has significant architectural value.

History

The foundation stone for the Katanning Town Hall was laid on 22nd August 1896 by the Hon F H Piesse, MLA. The building was made possible through the donation of 10,000 bricks by F & C Piesse, government subsidy and voluntary labour to cart the bricks, sand and lime. The opening ceremony was reported in the Australian Advertiser: A photograph of the tout ensemble was then taken by the representatives of Messrs Nixon and Mirrilees, Fremantle, and then the casket containing town records ....a copy of the West Australian of August 21st, and of the Australian Advertiser of August 22nd, together with all the silver coins of the realm, was sealed and securely cemented at the back of the foundation stone, which was a block of granite suitably inscribed, [AA, 27/8/1896] The agricultural hall cost £3000 to build, the contractor being Mr George Thomas, and the contractor for the woodwork was Mr Andrew Stewart. It was officially opened in 1897.. In 1899 it became known as the Mechanics' Institute and Public Hall after it was decided at a public meeting to amalgamate the Mechanics' Institute and the Agricultural Hall committee. Improvements were carried out to the hall at this time, giving the Mechanics' Institute members permanent quarters. By 1903 some ill feeling had developed between the institute members and the agriculturalists over the suggestion to change the name to the more simple "Mechanics' Institute (inc,)". The Roads Board also leased a room in the hall for their office. In 1907 a new Mechanic's Hall was erected next to the old one, which was by now in a state of disrepair and included "four shops, a main entrance, a spacious cloakroom, a ticket office, a large stage and dressing rooms". [Bignell, p 238] Elaborate wrought iron gates (made by B Makutz) were also added, "scenic stage backdrops designed by P Goatcher and a panelled ceiling, the work of a Mr Tindale - all well-known Perth contractors - while the intricate electric light system was personally supervised by F T R Piesse". [Bignell, p.38] The architect for this work was J Herbert Eales and the contractor was Alex Thomson. The existing hall was also renovated at the same time, using brick partitioning and incorporated a reading room and library as well as a billiards room and caretakers quarters. Not long after this work, the Roads Board offices were also refurbished. Extensive additions and alterations were completed in 1928, which included the addition of the second storey. The architects were Eales & Cohen of Perth, the contractor was Alex Thomson and the contract price was £6495. With the completion of these additions and alterations, the building was now more commonly referred to as the Town Hall. Inside the hall was housed the Road Board offices and meeting room, and a large modern hall with a gallery. A library was added in 1944. The building is rendered in a mannered classical mode. In 1979 additions and alterations were carried out in a Post-war Functionalist style. The architects were Henderson and Thompson, and the supervisor was V C Philpott.

Condition

Fair-Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
J Herbert Eales, Eales & Cohen, Henderson & Thompson Architect - -

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
8716 Lot 65 Pt 427 291/62

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Mechanics' Institute, Katanning

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

03317

Location

22-24 Austral Tce Katanning

Location Details

now part of Town Hall Complex

Other Name(s)

Agricultural Hall

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1896 to 1952

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
State Register Registered 07 Oct 1997 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 Jan 1996 Category 1

Parent Place or Precinct

03960 Katanning Town Hall Buildings

Condition

MI notes condition as fair-good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
J. Herbert Eales (Eales & Cohen), Henderson & Thompson Architect - -

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
1512 Mechanics Institute Katanning: conservation plan. Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 1995
5063 Mechanics' Institute, Katanning. Final report. July 2001. Report 2001

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use GOVERNMENTAL Town, Shire or District Hall
Original Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Agricultural Hall
Other Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Mechanics Institute

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Cultural activities
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

10 Feb 1993

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Author

Shire of Katanning

Construction Date

Constructed from 1896

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The Town Hall has high historical and social significance. It has been the centre of many important institutions in Katanning, such as the Mechanics' Institute, the Roads Board and the Agricultural Committee, as well as providing an important social venue for the local community. Although it has undergone many modifications and changes, the original hall building is still the main feature and has significant architectural value.

Physical Description

Originally a single storey building, the second storey was added in 1928. The library was added during 1944. The hall is of brick and corrugated iron roof and has ornate plaster ceilings.

History

The foundation stone for the Katanning Town Hall was laid on 22nd August 1896 by the Hon F H Piesse, MLA. The building was made possible through the donation of 10,000 bricks by F & C Piesse, government subsidy and voluntary labour to cart the bricks, sand and lime. The opening ceremony was reported in the Australian Advertiser: A photograph of the tout ensemble was then taken by the representatives of Messrs Nixon and Mirrilees, Fremantle, and then the casket containing town records ....a copy of the West Australian of August 21st, and of the Australian Advertiser of August 22nd, together with all the silver coins of the realm, was sealed and securely cemented at the back of the foundation stone, which was a block of granite suitably inscribed, [AA, 27/8/1896] The agricultural hall cost £3000 to build, the contractor being Mr George Thomas, and the contractor for the woodwork was Mr Andrew Stewart. It was officially opened in 1897. In 1899 it became known as the Mechanics' Institute and Public Hall after it was decided at a public meeting to amalgamate the Mechanics' Institute and the Agricultural Hall committee. Improvements were carried out to the hall at this time, giving the Mechanics' Institute members permanent quarters. By 1903 some ill feeling had developed between the institute members and the agriculturalists over the suggestion to change the name to the more simple "Mechanics' Institute (inc,)". The Roads Board also leased a room in the hall for their office. In 1907 a new Mechanic's Hall was erected next to the old one, which was by now in a state of disrepair and included "four shops, a main entrance, a spacious cloakroom, a ticket office, a large stage and dressing rooms". [Bignell, p 238] Elaborate wrought iron gates (made by B Makutz) were also added, "scenic stage backdrops designed by P Goatcher and a panelled ceiling, the work of a Mr Tindale - all well-known Perth contractors - while the intricate electric light system was personally supervised by F T R Piesse". [Bignell, p.38] The architect for this work was J Herbert Eales and the contractor was Alex Thomson. The existing hall was also renovated at the same time, using brick partitioning and incorporated a reading room and library as well as a billiards room and caretakers quarters. Not long after this work, the Roads Board offices were also refurbished. Extensive additions and alterations were completed in 1928, which included the addition of the second storey. The architects were Eales & Cohen of Perth, the contractor was Alex Thomson and the contract price was £6495. With the completion of these additions and alterations, the building was now more commonly referred to as the Town Hall. Inside the hall was housed the Road Board offices and meeting room, and a large modern hall with a gallery. A library was added in 1944. The building is rendered in a mannered classical mode. In 1979 additions and alterations were carried out in a Post-war Functionalist style. The architects were Henderson and Thompson, and the supervisor was V C Philpott.

Condition

Fair - Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Henderson & Thompson Architect - -
J Herbert Eales, Eales & Cohen, Architect 1907 -

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
"Katanning's Jubilee: a complete history of the progress of the town and district from 1889 to 1939". p.23 Great Southern herald; 1939
"Newspaper Article". p.4. Australian Advertiser , 1/8/1896
"Newspaper Article". p.4 Australian Advertiser 27/8/1896
Bignell M; "A Place to Meet: a History of the Shire of Katanning Western Australia". UWA Press 1981
"Mechanic's Institute, Katanning, Conservation Plan," Considine & Griffiths Architects Pty Ltd, 1995
Owner Category
Shire of Katanning Local Gov't

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Original National Bank - Site

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

07065

Location

30 Austral Tce Katanning

Location Details

Cnr Clive St

Other Name(s)

National Bank

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1904

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 25 Jan 1996 Category 4

Condition

MI notes condition as fair

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Bank
Present Use COMMERCIAL Bank

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

26 May 1997

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Author

Shire of Katanning

Construction Date

Constructed from 1904

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The National Bank was the first bank to be established in the new town of Katanning. Since erecting its own premises in 1904 the bank was always been located at this same site. The site therefore has high historical and social significance.

Physical Description

A brick structure with rendering to the facing two walls and a flat corrugated iron roof. The wall running along Austral Terrace is predominantly glass. The present structure has little aesthetic merit.

History

In 1890 the first National Bank manager arrived in Katanning to open a branch in the town. After only three years, however, the branch closed business, due mainly to the economic depression in the eastern states. It was not until 1902 that a National Bank branch was again opened in Katanning in the Piesse Complex in Austral Terrace, the manager being John Anderson. By 1904 business was so good that the bank erected its own premises on the present bank location on Austral Terrace. This bank was to be brick and consist of eight rooms with the business portion of the establishment facing the Roller Flour Mill. [GSH, 30/4/04] Electricity was supplied to the bank from the Roller Flour Mill across the road and it is reputed to be the first bank in WA to be connected to electric power. In 1911 extensive additions and alterations were carried out to the bank. The bank was rebuilt in 1980s.

Condition

Fair

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
"Newspaper Article". p.10 Great Southern Herald, 17/10/58

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F & C Piesse Store (fmr)

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

01341

Location

38 Austral Tce Katanning

Location Details

Other Name(s)

now Plaza Arcade
Richardson & Co, David Jones

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1901

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 25 Jan 1996 Category 2

Condition

MI notes condition as fair poor

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Edwin Summerhayes Architect - -

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}
Present Use COMMERCIAL Shopping Complex

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

30 May 1989

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Author

Shire of Katanning

Construction Date

Constructed from 1901

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The former F & C Piesse Store has high historical and social significance as it played an integral part in the economic and social development of the Shire of Katanning. It was the "pioneer" store of the district. It also is associated with the most prominent families in Katanning, that of the Piesse family as well as the Richardson's. The building also maintains a strong architectural and aesthetic significance, particularly in terms of its streetscape value, despite the alterations and modifications that have been made to the exterior. It was one of the most up-to-date stores of its kind in the state when it was originally built. The interior has little, if any, heritage significance.

Physical Description

The former F & C Piesse Store is a two-storey brick and corrugated iron structure. The fa9ade is Federation Italianate in style with emphasised piers and balustrade parapet. The building also features a central pediment with a rural motif above the name F & C Piesse. The building has undergone many renovations and alterations, particularly in 1985. The original timber posted verandah was removed and replaced with cantilever style awning. The face brickwork has been painted and disabled toilets added in June 2002.

History

The Piesse brothers first established a one-room store in the town of Katanning in 1889, at the time the railway was established. Owing to their success, they were later able to replace this with a more substantial wood and iron structure. In 1901 (?) the Piesse complex was erected - the third and finest of their stores. The building was designed by E Summerhayes, of Perth, and built by J H Brown, the contract price being over £3000. The Great Southern Herald described the new and up-to-date building as it was being completed: The retail shop, with its handsome plate-glass front is, of course, the central feature in the building. Its dimensions are 52ft x 50ft and is entered by two imposing approaches having tiled floors and screen lobbies the latter being provided for keeping dust out of the building. The shop itself is provided with handsome shelving and fittings for the display of the various goods on sale and the five counters form a very effective and detailed part of the work and all have been arranged with drawers and bins for the reception of goods. [GSH; 5/1/05, p. 3] Some of the other special features of the new complex included the mirror in the millinery department which was "7ft x 4ft, surrounded with beautifully designed embossed glass panes, the initials of the firm being conspicuously worked thereon"; the main staircase; the 6 offices; the leadlights' the showroom on the upper floor, the Italian style of the front elevation and the verandah floored with "patent granolithic paving". The whole building was serviced by electric light. [GSH, 5/10/05,p.3] From here the Piesse brothers continued their successful trading operations until 1904 when Robert Lawson Richardson entered into the partnership and the store became known as Richardson & Co. Richardson took the store into a very successful period, whereby other branches were being opened up all over the Great Southern and Richardson becoming a household name. As a result a new wing was added to the store in 1908 to meet the demands. In 1924 the business was floated into a limited company under the name of Richardson and Co. Ltd, with Richardson as the Chairman of the Board. Extensive additions and alterations were carried out to the building in 1927, costing over £8000, when the premises were purchased from the Piesse estate. The architects were Oldham, Boas, Ednie-Brown and the contractors were Hine & May. Under the new management and with the up-to-date renovations the business was promoted as "the Pioneer Store of the District: First in 1889 -Still First in 1939". [Webse, p.38] The store has had many tenants and by 1980 it lay vacant. In 1985 local businessmen refurbished the building making it a modern shopping complex and several businesses began trading under the one roof. There are also boarding rooms on the upstairs level.

Condition

Fair - Poor

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
E Summerhayes Architect 1901 -

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
National Trust of WA Assessment
Webse P; "the History of the Katanning-Nyabing District". 1958
Bignell M; "A Place to Meet: a History of the Shire of Katanning Western Australia". UWA Press 1981
"Newspaper Article". p.3 Great Southern herald; 5/10/1905,
Owner Category
Ngaruru Nominees Pty Ltd Other Private

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Katanning Hotel

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

01342

Location

42-52 Austral Tce Katanning

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Katanning Unit Hotel

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1889

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 25 Jan 1996 Category 2
Statewide Hotel Survey Completed 01 Nov 1997

Condition

MI notes condition is fair

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Herbert Eales Architect - -

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Hotel, Tavern or Inn
Present Use COMMERCIAL Hotel, Tavern or Inn

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Italianate

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities
OCCUPATIONS Hospitality industry & tourism

Creation Date

31 Jan 1989

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Author

Shire of Katanning

Construction Date

Constructed from 1898

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The Katanning Hotel was one of the first hotels in Katanning and is an essential part of the streetscape of Austral Terrace. It is associated with many prominent people of the town, including the Piesse family and George McLeod. As well as being a hotel, it has been the site for many social gatherings, including Anglican Church services.

Physical Description

Two-storey Federation Italianate style building in a five bay rhythm with each end terminated by a turret room. Balustrades terminate roofline parapets. The two-storey verandah is carried on turned posts with a simple balustrade. All joinery is timber and remains authentic. There are internal changes.

History

The original single-storey wood and iron hotel was erected in 1889 by the Piesse Bros., but it was burnt to the ground in a fire in 1893 (which also resulted in the loss of an infant). "The hotel was rebuilt on its present site in 1898 and Mr George McLeod jnr purchased the goodwill and freehold". [GSH, 1/10/65. p.8] After the Second World War the Swan Brewery bought the hotel and completely modernised it. In 1965 the hotel again underwent extensive renovations. The two bar areas also underwent changes such as the ceiling being lowered and new acoustic tiles used to line the roof. Mr and Mrs Southern, who were the then licensees, carried out these renovations. Although the addition of the units - created by joining existing rooms together - reduced the number of rooms from 35 to 27, the rooms were fitted with the most modern fittings and appliances, including vinyl tiles, infrared heaters, bars and special bathroom and shower facilities.

Condition

Fair

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Nomination form
Bignell M; "A Place to Meet: a History of the Shire of Katanning Western Australia". UWA Press 1981
Owner Category
Proserpine Enterprises Pty Ltd Other Private

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Katanning Fire Station site & Katanning Fire Station (new)

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

14529

Location

6 Austral Tce Katanning

Location Details

Cnr Aberdeen St

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920, Constructed from 1965

Demolition Year

1964

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 22 Jun 2000 Category 4
Fire & Rescue Service Heritage Inventory Adopted 30 Aug 1997

Condition

MI notes condition as good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
G Lavater- 1928 Architect - -
K C Duncan- 1964 Architect - -

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Fire Station
Present Use GOVERNMENTAL Fire Station

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Other TIMBER Other Timber
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

05 Nov 1999

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Author

Shire of Katanning

Construction Date

Constructed from 1964, Constructed from 1920

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

Although the present Fire Station has little heritage significance, its association with the site and its continued use as the location for Katanning's Fire Station since 1920 has some value.

Physical Description

The present fire station is a utilitarian brick and tiled complex with accommodation for two appliances. The grounds are open and without adornment.

History

In 1919, the Katanning Volunteer Fire Brigade was established. A station was erected for the brigade on land exchanged from the Road Board to the Fire Brigade. The original station was constructed of wood and iron and consisted of a cottage with an engine room at the front. The successful contractor was M. C. Dawson for a cost of £321/5/-, although the finai cost ended up as £358. On 11 November 1920, the Chief Officer officially opened the Katanning Fire Station. In 1929, alterations to the station were completed, the architect being G Lavater and the cost amounting to £651. In 1963, the fire district was extended and gazetted. In 1964, the old station was demolished and the present fire station was built. The new station, which was opened in December 1965, was designed by architect K. C. Duncan (Perth), and cost just fewer than £12000 to build. When first opened the station had room for two engines and also contained a bedroom, shower, ladies' and men's toilets, kitchen and workshop.

Condition

Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
K C Duncan Architect 1964 -
G Lavater (additions) Architect 1928 -

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
"Newspaper Article". p.3 Great Southern herald; 17/12/1965,
'Katanning Fire Station (former)' CAMS Heritage Database Place Form
Owner Category
WA Fire Brigades Board State Gov't

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Offices

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

01335

Location

64 Austral Tce Katanning

Location Details

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

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
(no listings)

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg
Present Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg

Creation Date

31 Jan 1989

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Railway Hotel (fmr)

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

01337

Location

66-68 Austral Tce Katanning

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Royal Exchange Hotel

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1889 to 1905

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 25 Jan 1996 Category 3
Statewide Hotel Survey Completed 01 Nov 1997

Condition

MI notes condition as fair-poor.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Hotel, Tavern or Inn
Present Use COMMERCIAL Hotel, Tavern or Inn

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Italianate
Federation Filigree

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Rendered Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities
OCCUPATIONS Hospitality industry & tourism

Creation Date

31 Jan 1989

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Author

Shire of Katanning

Construction Date

Constructed from 1905, Constructed from 1889

Demolition Year

N/A

Physical Description

Comments: i.e. style, additional, modifications etc. The two-storey hotel is cement rendered brick, timber-framed roof with corrugated iron sheeting. The street fa9ade is rendered in the Federation Italianate style with a parapet level balustrade linking a central panel and the terminating pediments. The original timber verandah and railings with its decorative frieze and stanchions have been removed. An awning has replaced the verandah and the shop fronts have been altered. New concrete shading devices have been applied to the upper story, visually impairing its aesthetic value. The hotel was extended in 1910. Renovations were undertaken in 2004/2005 including the addition of Pub Tab and an outdoor beer garden.

History

The former Railway Hotel, Katanning's second hotel, opened its doors in 1891. Richard Bell was the first publican in 1897, the Railway Hotel a wood and iron structure located directly across from the railway station, was changed to the Royal Exchange Hotel and was owned by JC Cook. In 1899, when Katanning was experiencing a building boom, A Stewart was contracted for a new Royal Exchange hotel building. The new hotel was badly damaged by fire and therefore in 1905 vast improvements were made to the hotel, the builder being Mr Alex Thomson. The two-storey hotel was constructed from bricks made from the F & C Piesse Brickworks

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Bignell M; "A Place to Meet: a History of the Shire of Katanning Western Australia". UWA Press 1981

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Stock & Trading Co Ltd (fmr)

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

07084

Location

68 Austral Tce Katanning

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Taylor, Notts & Molinari

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1905, Constructed from 1925

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 25 Jan 1996

Condition

good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg
Present Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg
Other Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Style

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Painted Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

27 May 1997

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Author

Shire of Katanning

Construction Date

Constructed from 1925, Constructed from 1905

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

This building represents economic growth in Katanning, by being the headquarters of the first regular sheep sales, and a meeting place for both buyers and sellers. It was built by one of the most prominent citizens in Katanning - A E Piesse - and also associated with another important local businessman - George McLeod.

Physical Description

Comments: Le. style, additional, modifications etc. Two-storey Federation Free Style building, now missing its verandahs, with a central bay, flanking windows, polygonal pilasters and panels set below the upper storey openings and in the pediment with bas-relief motifs. Behind the two-storey office structure is a single storey showroom with a decorative parapet divided by decorative pilasters and raised panels between pilasters.

History

In 1905 A E Piesse and Company was established in Austral Terrace with offices and a showroom. The company provided farm and building equipment and the timber yards were located on the corner of the building. In 1907 the company extended its business part of this new venture. The company then began trading as Katanning Stock & trading Company Ltd, and continued dealing in livestock until 1914. The company was to feel the full effects of the Depression and leased their garage and plant to two enterprising men - Hughie Mouritz and Les Gare - who established their own garage. Some staff lost their jobs and others had to accept a lower wage. However, the company survived and was eventually able to embrace two new agencies - Ford Motor Cars and Wigmore and Co. Agricultural Machinery. As a result, new premises had to be erected by 1925 and these were at the time one of the most modern and handsome showrooms outside Perth.

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Bignell M; "A Place to Meet: a History of the Shire of Katanning Western Australia". UWA Press 1981
Owner Category
Katanning Stock & trading Co. Ltd Other Private

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Child Health Centre

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

14395

Location

8 Austral Tce Katanning

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Infant Health Centre

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1938

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 22 Jun 2000 Category 3

Condition

Mi notes condition as good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Public Works Department Architect - -

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use HEALTH Office or Administration Bldg
Original Use HEALTH Office or Administration Bldg

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War California Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Rendered Brick
Roof TILE Terracotta Tile

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

11 Sep 2000

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Author

Shire of Katanning

Construction Date

Constructed from 1938

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The Infant Health Centre represents the growing awareness and importance of infant health, and children's special needs and requirements. The centre is also an indicator of the continued growth of the Katanning population, particularly after the War and Depression years, and has historic significance in its continued use as an infant health centre.

Physical Description

A domestic scale hip and gable roof building with render and face brick walls and a tiled roof and small pane side hung casement windows. The building is designed in the Inter-War Bungalow style. It has a leafy setting.

History

In 1938, the Katanning Branch of the Infant Health Association established this centre in Austral Terrace. The centre also housed a qualified nursing sister.

Condition

Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
PWD Architect 1938 -

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
"Katanning's Jubilee: A Complete History of the Progress of the Town and District from 1889 to 1939". Great Southern Herald, 1939
Owner Category
Shire of Katanning Local Gov't

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Rotary Wishing Well

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

07089

Location

Cnr Austral Tce & Clive St Katanning

Location Details

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1958

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 25 Jan 1996 Category 4

Condition

The MI notes condition is fair

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Katanning Rotary Club Architect - -

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Monument
Original Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Monument

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall CONCRETE Other Concrete
Wall STONE Granite
Roof METAL Bronze

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Environmental change
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES Water, power, major t'port routes
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

27 May 1997

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Author

Shire of Katanning

Construction Date

Constructed from 1958

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The well is a memorial to the arrival of the Comprehensive Water Scheme to the Shire of Katanning in 1958. It also serves as a tourist attraction. It has high social significance also because of the community effort involved in its construction.

Physical Description

The cylindrical well is made in random rubble granite with a random granite flag stone surrounds and path. It has raised rose garden beds of granite. The top of the wishing well has been removed and the inner filled with rocks. There are two bronze plaques on the well.

History

The wishing well, located on the intersection of Austral Terrace and Clive Street, was unveiled on Friday 21st Match 1958, to commemorate the official opening of the Comprehensive Water Scheme at Katanning. This was made possible through the connection of Wellington Dam to the town scheme water supply. The well was erected in response to the need to have a cairn or similar structure to commemorate the occasion. The Rotary Club of Katanning put in a proposal and undertook to finance the cost of the well and its appurtenances, while the Road board carried out all construction work and provide the well surround and construct the gardens. The Rotary Club provided the design for the well and Board engineer, J C Tozer, carried out the layout for the area. Varis Bros constructed the emblem. And Wakes Garage made the wrought iron supports. The erection of the well, its immediate surround, and the garden wall was the responsibility of Italian migrants and local residents, John Palumbo and Tony Coletta. Several other Board employees were associated with the work. The plaque was unveiled by the then Premier of Western Australia, A R G Hawke, with John Tonkin MLA and Minister for Works and Water Supply also in attendance.

Condition

Fair

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Nomination form
"Newspaper Article". p.12 Great Southern herald; 28/3/58
Bignell M; "A Place to Meet: a History of the Shire of Katanning Western Australia". UWA Press 1981
Owner Category
Shire of Katanning Local Gov't

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Town Clock

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

07090

Location

Cnr Austral Tce & Clive St Katanning

Location Details

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1956

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 25 Jan 1996 Category 2
Municipal Inventory Adopted 25 Jan 1996 Category 2

Condition

MI notes condition is good

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Monument
Original Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Monument

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall STONE Granite
Other CONCRETE Concrete Block
Other METAL Bronze

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities
PEOPLE Early settlers

Creation Date

27 May 1997

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Author

Shire of Katanning

Construction Date

Constructed from 1956

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The Town Clock has historical and social significance, in that it recognises the efforts and contribution of women in the shire. Its significance also lies in the fact that it was only through community effort and spirit that the erection of the clock was made possible.

Physical Description

The memorial clock is constructed from large granite slabs and has four clock faces. An iron weather vane sits on the top. The clock tower is slightly tapered and stands on a three-tiered concrete pedestal.

History

During the Commonwealth Jubilee celebrations in 1951, the community of Katanning decided to erect a memorial to the pioneer women of the district. A committee was formed to raise the money, the responsibility of this eventually being given to the Katanning Historical Society. The total cost of the clock can to £1,458 9s 8d, half of which was raised by the community donations and the balance was raised by way of rating. The construction of the clock began in 1955, with the board employees helping with the work. The historical society arranged for the bronze plaque and Mr L F W Quartermaine, local jeweller and watchmaker, won the contract in December of that year to service and supervise the running of the clock. He was to be paid £10 per annum for his services, which included the provision of batteries. Sister Elizabeth Grover unveiled the Town Clock on Friday 16th March 1956. Elizabeth Grover was born at "Indinup" and was at the time of the unveiling, the oldest surviving daughter of William Grover, who was one of the first settlers in the shire and the second policeman to be stationed at Police Pools. After the ceremony, which was attended by about 200 people, tea was served in the Town Hall. The plaque reads:: This memorial was erected by the people of Katanning and Districts to honour their pioneer women especially those bush nurses whose unselfish devotion to their fellows should never be forgotten. 16th March 1956.

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
"Newspaper Article". Great Southern Herald, 23/03/56,
"Newspaper Article" Great Southern herald; 16/12/55
Nomination form
Owner Category
Shire of Katanning Local Gov't

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St Stephen's Lutheran Church (fmr)

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

01343

Location

Cnr Avon & 21 Hassell Sts Katanning

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Church Hall

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1926

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 25 Jan 1996 Category 2

Condition

The MI notes the condition is good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RELIGIOUS Church, Cathedral or Chapel
Other Use RELIGIOUS Housing or Quarters
Present Use RELIGIOUS Church Hall

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Zincalume
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Religion

Creation Date

31 Jan 1989

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Author

Shire of Katanning

Construction Date

Constructed from 1964, Constructed from 1926

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

St Stephen's Church is physical evidence of the influx of the German South Australian settlers who arrived in the Shire of Katanning at the turn of the century. Their way of life and religious beliefs were very different to the existing settlers and the church reflects this. Although integration was, at first, not always successful (particularly in light of the two World Wars), these settlers of German descent have become a significant part of the history of the shire.

Physical Description

The church is a simple 3 bay auditory plan with lancet windows. The walls are of brick with stucco string courses. The lower walls have been rendered and the roof replaced with zincalume. There have been three churches built by the Lutheran community. A second one replaced the original church, and the second was converted into a church hall when the third church was erected.

History

The first Lutheran Church was erected in 1905 in corrugated iron and wood on the site where the present hall now stands. This hall was originally built as a church in 1926 to replace the original church. A third church, the current one was erected in 1964, next-door to the second church, on the site of a house. The second church (1926) underwent modifications and additions to become the church hall, as well as provide room for Sunday school classes.

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Nomination form
Bignell M; "A Place to Meet: a History of the Shire of Katanning Western Australia". UWA Press 1981
Anderson R (ed); "Katanning: A Century of Stories". Shire of Katanning 1988
Owner Category
Lutheran Church Church Property

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Stratford

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

07062

Location

68 Avon St Katanning

Location Details

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1929

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 25 Jan 1996 Category 5

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

26 May 1997

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Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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Author

Shire of Katanning

Construction Date

Constructed from 1929

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The house at 68 Avon Street has both architectural and historic value. It has a distinctive design and is characterised by the rough stucco wall with contrasting brick quoin and herring bone work. It also represents a growing awareness of the people of Katanning to their design of houses, making them landmarks within the streetscape.

Physical Description

This is a single storey brick residence with a corrugated iron roof. The exterior walls have been decorated by rough stucco (lm above ground) with contrasting brick quoin work. The verandah is carried on twin posts with decorative brackets set over conglomerate stone piers. The verandah area has tile and concrete base (not original) and iron roof. The southeast side still has original timber posts. The main entry door has side and fan lights. Each room still has the original fireplaces and jarrah mantle piece. The kitchen has been modified and an extension added to the rear of the house in 1974 of a dining room and study and one bedroom. Picture railing, wide skirting and doors remain intact. A timber frame, steel roof patio was in added in April 1998.

History

This residence was built for Harold and Ethel Pearce in cl929. Harold worked in the first private hospital "Kerak" and married Ethel in 1923. After living for six years in hospital quarters the Pearce's moved to Avon Street and lived there until 1959.

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
National Trust Assessment Form

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Coleraine (fmr), Katanning

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

03420

Location

32 Beaufort St Katanning

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Cornerstone Assembly, Coleraine Private Hospi
Maranartha, Grammer School for Boys,

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1906

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 17 Apr 2014

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 25 Jan 1996 Category 5

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RELIGIOUS Church, Cathedral or Chapel
Other Use EDUCATIONAL Combined School
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Institutional Housing
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Religion
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Education & science
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

05 Jan 1994

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Last Update

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Author

Shire of Katanning

Construction Date

Constructed from 1906

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

Dr House was a "well respected and fondly remembered family doctor and a prominent member of the Katanning community" [Anderson, p. 115] The house has been used for many important community functions, including a doctors residence, a boys grammar school and a private maternity hospital - where some of Katanning's most prominent citizens were born.

Physical Description

A single storey asymmetric Federation Bungalow, much altered and added to. The painted brickwork detracts from the appearance. The verandahs, on the front and south sides, have timber floorboards and posts. Elaborate woodwork is seen throughout the house, including the fireplaces, architraves and skirting boards. The timber detailing in the study is very elaborate. Inside the house are lead glass door panels and side windows and accordion doors between the lounge and dining room, which are exemplary for their time. Some ceilings in the house are not original. There are informal gardens of native and exotic plantings.

History

Dr House came to Katanning in 1893 as the first District Medical Officer. In 1906, Dr House built a large bungalow style house for his growing family, the builder being the well-known Alexander Thomson. The house was also used as House's practice. After the House family left Katanning, their house was sold and used as the Katanning Grammar School for Boys (1929-1934). In 1934 it was sold again to a Sister Harris and converted into a private maternity hospital and in the 1970s it was used as a boarding facility for high school students. In the 1980s the building was used as the Cornerstone Ministries (inc.) Family Church, eventually being taken over by Youth With a Mission and becoming known as Maranartha. The building has since been sold and is now used as a private residence for the Steer family. They have made some alterations.

Condition

Fair

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Anderson R (ed); "Katanning: A Century of Stories". Katanning Shire Council 1988
National Trust Assessment form
Bignell M; "A Place to Meet: a History of the Shire of Katanning Western Australia". p.292 UWA Press 1981

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Ogden Residence

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

07085

Location

74 Blantyre Rd Katanning

Location Details

Other Name(s)

McLeod Residence

Local Government

Katanning

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1912

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 25 Jan 1996

Condition

MI notes condition as good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
MF Cavanagh Architect - -

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof TILE Other Tile
Wall BRICK Pointed Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
PEOPLE Famous & infamous people
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

27 May 1997

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Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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Author

Shire of Katanning

Construction Date

Constructed from 1912

Demolition Year

N/A

Physical Description

The building is a single storey dwelling, with tuck-pointed brickwork, timber double hung sash windows and terracotta tile roof. The wide verandah is supported by pairs of concrete Tuscan columns on concrete piers, and has iron latticework between them. All main entries have original decorative stained glass. Alterations have included the enclosing of the courtyard to form a sunroom, alterations to ceilings to incorporate art deco motifs, modernisation of kitchen and bathrooms, and conversion of original maid's room into a guest bathroom. It is set in generous grounds with the remains of the former garden and tennis court in evidence.

History

George McLeod was a respected local businessman in Katanning, his main interest being as the owner of the Katanning Unit Hotel. He was also a member of the Roads Board Committee and the Hospital Committee and was a political candidate for the Nationalist Party in 1914. McLeod built his residence in 1912, the design being that of well-known architect M Cavanagh of Perth, who also designed other buildings in Katanning for McLeod. The contractor for the residence was L F Kleeman. The McLeods lived in this house until the mid 1930s, after which time it was converted into a block of three apartments. In 1978 Geoffrey Ogden, the local pharmacist, purchased the property and restored it to almost the original condition.

Condition

Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
M Cavanagh Architect 1912 -

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
National Trust Assessment Form

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