Local Government
Moora
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Lot 92 Kintore St Moora
Location Details
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 25 Jul 2018 | Shire of Moora | |
| State Register | Registered | 03 Jun 2005 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 | 19 Nov 1997 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
Shire of Moora |
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Catholic Church Inventory | Adopted | 01 Jul 1998 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 01 Sep 1986 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 09 Aug 1988 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
This church, which has served the district for almost 80 years was dedicated by the Rt Rev Dr Torres, Lord Abbot of New Norcia in 1908. It iso f historical interest for the use of mostly local material in its construction and as a community project.
Of special interest is the use of brick in place of stone at the east end of the building. Mr Leo McKinley, whose father was a member of the church sates that this was done to make it easier to dismantle if extensions were needed.
Physical Description
The front and walls of the building are of 'blue coloured' iron stone (quarried from the property of the builder Mr Griffiths, 3 kms from Moora) with brick quoins and buttresses. The east (as stated above) is in brick with a circular vent. There is a moulded parapet on the front of the roof and porch, and the gable has a large glazed rose window with three cusps. Unfortunately, there is an unsympathetic addition in brick at the rear (east end) of the building. The building is in good condition.
History
Assessment 1986
Construction:1908 - 1909
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5558 | St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Moora : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2002 |
| 7575 | St John the Baptist catholic church, Moora : conservation works final report. | Conservation works report | 2005 |
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 | Housing or Quarters |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Gothic |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Donnybrook Sandstone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
16 Jun 2025Disclaimer
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