St Peters Anglican Church

Author

Shire of Wongan-Ballidu

Place Number

02746

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Location

9 Ackland St Wongan Hills

Location Details

Other Name(s)

St Peter's Church and Rectory

Local Government

Wongan-Ballidu

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1932

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment	Current	11 Jun 2004

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Anglican Church Inventory	YES	31 Jul 1996			Heritage Council
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	17 Sep 1998	Category 3	Category 3 Recognition of cultural heritage value; Provide recognition and protection through the processes of the Town Planning Scheme. Recommend that the place is retained and conserved if possible. Photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The place demonstrates customs and a way of life associated with the Anglican church. It is a landmark in the town of Wongan Hills, with a commanding aspect. It is a memorial to the perseverance and faith of the early settlers, and the ongoing Christian traditions.

Physical Description

The concrete block rendered building has a corrugated iron gable roof. The frontage is gabled with a gabled entry portico. The site is terraced with rock walls. The reredos (mosaic panels behind the altar) is from Salisbury Cathedral.

History

The Parish of Wongan Hills came into being with the induction of Reverend Mearing on 30 October 1929. A meeting in 1930 resolved that a block of land would be acquired for the purpose of constructing a church. The Parish hall was constructed at the instigation of Reverend Hall, who came to Wongan Hills in 1931. Funds for the church were a gift from Reverend Hall's friends in England after he told them of the Depression conditions in the wheatbelt. The concrete blocks were made on site by Roger Brown, and men of the parish carted the sand and gravel. The foundation stone was laid by Archdeacon Riley on 7 February 1932. Outstanding site. Reverend Hall opened the Church. Before there was a resident Minister, the area was worked by Ministers from Northam and Goomalling, and services were held in settlers' homes.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: intact
Authenticity: high degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	ACKLAND RRB; "Wongan Ballidu Pioneering Days ".	Shire of Wongan-Balidu	1965

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron
Wall	BRICK	Common Brick

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Religion

Creation Date

30 May 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

30 Jun 2020

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