Local Government
Cranbrook
Region
Great Southern
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Location
17 Climie St Cranbrook
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1917, Constructed from 1918
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | 14 Feb 2020 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Dec 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
c1917. War time shortages made roofing iron unobtainable, so some good second-hand iron was obtained from Kalgooriie. The Anglican cause was further served when St Mildred's was built in Tenterden in 1926 The churches were built after a great deal of community effort. They were served by visiting clergymen from Mount Barker. The first service at St Oswald's was conducted by Rev H G Barnacle on 10 March 1918. The Cranbrook-Tambellup Parochial District was formed in 1954. and the first rector was Rev Todhunter. A rectory was built in 1955. The Patronal Festival and Jubilee of St Oswald's Church was held on 11 August 1968, fifty years after the first service in 1918.
Physical Description
St Oswald's Church was built in 1917-18 of local stone with brick quoining at the corners and around the windows. Extensions to the east side were added in keeping with the original style in 1977. The nave was extended to the west and a suitable entrance was provided. A vestry and and meeting room was added to the south east wall. The surrounding gardens are simply landscaped and the front area is edged with a low wooden post and rail fence.
History
Themes: Community Efforts & Religion
Integrity/Authenticity
Mostly Intact
Condition
Very Poor
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamphlet "A History of the Anglican Church" | Cranbrook Parish | ||
| Maxine Laurie " Frankland to the Stirlings" |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
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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