Local Government
Moora
Region
Wheatbelt
Lot 92 Kintore St Moora
Moora
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1908
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 25 Jul 2018 | |
| State Register | Registered | 03 Jun 2005 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Nov 1997 | Category 1 | |
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place | |||
| Catholic Church Inventory | Adopted | 01 Jul 1998 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 01 Sep 1986 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 09 Aug 1988 | ||
The place demonstrates significant associations with New Norcia, the Moora community and the development of the catholic Church in Moora.
A single storey local iron-stone building with corrugated iron roof, designed with vernacular ecclesiastical characteristics showing some influence of the Federation Gothic architectural style. The quoins and buttresses are built with red brick. The gable parapet on the street frontage is detailed with a circular vent and a moulded parapet edge. The skillion additions at the rear is constructed of red face brick.The stone walls of local stone were quarried at the builder's property.
Religion until 1903 Moora was under the Diocese of Perth. At tht time the parish of New Norcia was formed and Father Alcalde arrived on 6 May 1905. Within one week he convened a meeting about a church, but agreement was not reached with regard to the site. Finally from 1907 intensive fund raising got underway, with a Ba;; and Grand Bazaar, Victoria Plains race Day and st Patrick's Sports day at the Moora Showground. The building commenced in November 1908, and cost 735 pounds. It was blessed by Lord Abbott Torres, who also laid the foundation stone, on the 15th August 1909. The alter was am git from Casella of New Norcia. By 1914 Father john Carroll had raised sufficient funds to rent a Presbytery House and became the first resident priest in Moora.
Integrity: intact or redeemable Authenticity: High Degree
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moora Historical Society;" Some Commemmorated Pioneers of the Moora District 1847-1917". | Shire of Moora | ||
| National Trust Assessment Form | |||
| M Laurie;"Tracks hrough the Midlands, A History of the Moora District." | Shire of Moora | 1995 |
| 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 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Gothic |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Donnybrook Sandstone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
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