Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
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Location
68 Wittenoom St Bunbury
Location Details
used to be 64
Other Name(s)
Bunbury Regional Art Gallery Sacred Heart HS
Convent of Mercy & School St Patricks Conv
Construction Date
Constructed from 1897 to 1924
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 15 Apr 2003 | City of Bunbury | |
| State Register | Registered | 20 Oct 2000 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 1996 | Exceptional Significance |
Exceptional Significance |
City of Bunbury |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 18 Apr 1989 |
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| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 04 May 1981 |
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| Register of the National Estate | Removed from RNE | 26 Oct 1999 |
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Condition
Convent and Chapel - good. Since the purchase by the City of Bunbury in 1981, renovation and restoration has been completed with funds from the Western Australian Government and the City of Bunbury. St Josephs School and Hall demolished in 1982 for redevelopment of site as car park.
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cavanagh | Architect | - | - |
| Frederick Watler Steere | Architect | - | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7299 | Bunbury images : people and places. | Book | 2004 |
| 4880 | Bunbury Regional Art Galleries conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2000 |
| 11822 | Convent of Mercy Group (fmr), 68 Wittenoom Street, Bunbury | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2020 |
| 1600 | City of Bunbury Regional Art Galleries Conservation Plan | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1996 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Monastery or Convent |
| Other Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Gothic |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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