Local Government
Capel
Region
South West
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Location
53 Capel Dve Capel
Location Details
Cnr North West Rd
Construction Date
Constructed from 1993, Constructed from 1913
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 01 Jul 2018 |
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 | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 13 Oct 2003 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 1999 | Category B |
Category B |
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Statement of Significance
The place has considerable significance for the Catholic community in the Capel area. It has a sense of place for generations fo Capel people, for the ceremonies and events that have taken place since 1913.
Physical Description
Timber framed and weatherboard clad with a steep pitched gable roof in the gothic style. Timber buttresses feature along the sides of the church.
History
In the early days, Capel did not have a Catholic Parish, although the site was vested in trust to the Roman Catholic Bishop in 1881. Archbishop Clune preached to a mission in the Capel Hall in 1902. Only the Wittfort and Hickey families came from Capel, with several families from Lydlow.
After a few years, Father O'Magher came from Busselton to inquire of any Catholics in the area, and walked 5 miles to the Hickey's. Later an annual mass was held on a weekday, and after the Hickey girls had been married, mass was held at the Wittfoht's home. The tradition continued until the 1920's when people got motorised vehicles. After Father Joe McCormack had the church built in 1913, mass was held once a month at the church, and an annual mass was held at the Witfolht's. The first stage of the church was the shell of the building costing 350 pounds in 1913. Later it was lined and added to, and mock buttresses were added to stop the building leaning. The church was blessed by Archbishop Clune. The first confirmation in Capel eas consecrated by Bishop McKeon in 1980. In 1992, 80th birthday celebrations took place at the fully renovated church. $40,000 was raised for the renovations by the Capel parishioners by fundraising, and the sale of one of the blocks of land donated in the 1950's by Mrs Kathleen Hardey
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact
Authenticity: High Degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ref No. 370 | Chase D and Krantz V; "Just a Horse Ride Away, A history iof the Shire of Capel and it's people". | Shire of Capel | 1995 |
| RH Hardman; "Early days in Donnybrook". up, ud pp, 103 |
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 Carpenter Gothic |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Mar 2021Disclaimer
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