Methodist Church (fmr)

Author

Shire of Moora

Place Number

01600

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Location

Padbury St Moora

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Moora Uniting Church

Local Government

Moora

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1909

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	Adopted	25 Jul 2018

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment	Current	13 Aug 2004

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Uniting Church Inventory	Completed	01 Oct 1996			Heritage Council
Register of the National Estate	Nominated	08 Apr 1988			Heritage Council
Classified by the National Trust	Classified	01 Sep 1986			Heritage Council
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	19 Nov 1997	Category 2	Category 2 May be nominated tot he National Trust of Australia )(WA) for national Trust Classification. A national trust classification has no legal significance and does not infringe on the rights of ownership of a property in any way. National trust Classification is a mark of recognition of the cultural heritage value of a property, and relies on moral persuasion for protection.

Statement of Significance

The place demonstrates associations with pioneers and early settlers. The stone materials and style make a significant contribution tot he streetscapes and character of the town.

Physical Description

Constructed of locally quarried stone, Single storey, Rendered quoins, Gable roof (with apex), Symmetrical front with double entry, Gothic windows, Stepped buttresses along the side, Asbestos skillion extension at rear.

History

In 1908 James George of Gingin began proceedings. In 1909 the foundation stone was laid.

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id	Title	Medium	Year Of Publication
9969	Moora Uniting Church	Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan}	2011

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Gothic

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	STONE	Local Stone
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Religion

Creation Date

30 May 1989

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Approved

Last Update

11 May 2021

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