Local Government
Vincent
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
131 Raglan Rd North Perth
Location Details
MI notes address as 129-131 Raglan Road, North Perth
Other Name(s)
Bethany Indonesian Parish
St Margaret's Presbyterian Church
Construction Date
Constructed from 1905, Constructed from 1913
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | City of Vincent |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 25 Nov 2011 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 12 Sep 2006 | Category A |
Category A |
City of Vincent |
Values
The place is a good example of a early twentieth century church, which was built and to meet the growing and changing needs of the local religious community.
The place is associated with the Indonesian Parish of North Perth.
The place was designed by architect John/James Hine.
Physical Description
The red brick church is constructed with horizontal cream render lines run through the front and sides of the building. The front and side windows are stained glass and are highlighted with cream stonework.
History
St Mary’s Presbyterian Church was constructed in 1913 to accommodate the growing Presbyterian community in the North Perth area. The Presbyterian Parish had held services in the North Perth Town Hall (part of P2216 North Perth Town Hall Complex) from 1903 and St Margaret’s Uniting Church (fmr) at 65-637 Raglan Road (RHP 2214) from 1905, but the congregation outgrew both these building by 1913 and the church employed architect John Hines1 to design a new premises. The new church was planned to accommodate 500 worshippers.
The foundation stone was laid on 15 November 1913, with a ceremony performed by Rev. Prof. Adam DD.2 Although the church wasn’t completed, the parish started using the church by July 1914.
In 1922, members of the church continued to increase, so a property a few streets away at 111 Forrest Street to be used as the parish Manse.
In 1929 the Mary Henderson Primary Room was added to be used as a Sunday school room.
In 1977 the Presbyterian Congregational and Methodist parishes amalgamated to form the Uniting Church.
The church is now occupied by the Indonesian Parish of the Uniting Church.
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Stroud Glaskin | Architect | - | - |
| John Hine | Architect | 1905 | - |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church Hall |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Romanesque |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Cultural activities |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
13 May 2003Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
08 Jul 2022Disclaimer
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