Methodist Church (fmr)

Author

Shire of Moora

Place Number

01600

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
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
Category
Uniting Church Inventory Completed 01 Oct 1996
Register of the National Estate Nominated 08 Apr 1988
Classified by the National Trust Classified 01 Sep 1986
Municipal Inventory Adopted 19 Nov 1997 Category 2

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

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

11 May 2021

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.