Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
University of WA, Mounts Bay Rd Crawley
University of WA Campus
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1929 to 1968
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 02 Apr 1979 | ||
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed | 30 Jun 1994 | ||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 28 Sep 1982 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified {Trees} | 04 Mar 1980 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 | ||
The place is of aesthetic significance as a substantial building constructed in the Inter-War Gothic style. The place is a well-known landmark on Mounts Bay Road, Crawley. The place has social and historic significance as the first residential college associated with the University of WA Crawley campus. The place has historic significance for associations with prominent West Australian and architect, Sir Talbot Hobbs. The gardens, which include two Cork Oak trees, are of aesthetic significance as a twentieth century institutional garden.
A substantial residential college built in the Inter-War Gothic style in brick and tile and featuring small paned casement windows, crenellations and a dominant central tower with a large entrance archway. The design of the building is influenced by English University buildings of Oxford and Cambridge. The building is set back from the road with formal gardens featuring terracing, lawns and massed planting of exotic trees. Two examples of Cork oak trees, one located in courtyard in front of St. George’s College facing Stirling Highway and the other in back, between the Chapel ad courtyard. Both are major elements in the St. George’s Garden and contribute to the historic significance of the garden.
The University College Act of 1926 provided for the allocation of land (2hectares) for the purpose of erecting universit colleges. The Church of England established the Council of St George’s College for the purpose of developing the first residential college. In 1927 Council commissioned the firm of Hobbs, Smith and Forbes to prepare the designs. Sir Talbot Hobbs was a trustee of the Anglican archdiocese form 1920 to 1926 and a senior partner. The foundation stone was laid in May 1929, the building was completed in 1930 and opened in April 1931. The kitchen was rebuilt and a new south wing and Sub-Warden’s house was opened in 1962. A north wing was completed in 1968. Both additions designed by architects Hobbs Winning and Leighton.
High level of integrity. High level of authenticity.
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| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Talbot Hobbs | Architect | - | - |
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.J Ferguson Crawley Campus, The Planning and Architecture of WA UWA Press | 1993 | ||
| 1.93/30 | Heritage Place File | City of Perth | |
| Foundation Stone | |||
| Draft Municipal Heritage Inventory | City of Perth | 2001 |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7086 | Australian gothic : the gothic revival in Australian architecture from the 1840s to the 1950s. | Book | 2001 |
| 7170 | St George's College, Crawley, Western Australia : conservation management plan (draft). | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2004 |
| 6607 | Register of significant trees as at June 1988. | Report | 1988 |
| 8013 | War memorial squash court St George's college, Crawley. Archival record. | Archival Record | 2006 |
| 9186 | St George's College heritage impact statement stage 2 | Heritage Study {Other} | 2008 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | EDUCATIONAL | Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Tertiary Institution |
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Gothic |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
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