Local Government
Cambridge
Region
Metropolitan
18 Barrett St Wembley
Includes: Benedictine Stables; Olive Trees; Cemetery; Old Chapel; St rochs; Laundry (fmr); St Vincent's Foundling Home (fmr); Kindergarten; Nursery; St Gerard's Hospital.
New Subiaco,Benedictine Monstery,St Vincents
Orphanage & Foundling Home,St Joseph's Orph
Cambridge
Metropolitan
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 27 Nov 2018 | |
| State Register | Registered | 03 Aug 2012 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 28 Sep 1982 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | |||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Dec 1996 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Nov 2018 | Category 1 | |
This is a most important building from and historical point of view, as a relic of the Benedictine community in the area and a link with New Norcia. It is highly regarded by the City of Subiaco which takes its name from this original Benedictine settlement, even though outside its boundaries. The primitive construction, probably the work of members of the community is also of interest.
This is a three roomed building of rubble and stone with a brick chimney at one end and brick surrounds to some doors and windows. It has a shingle roof covered in some sections with CGI.Two of the rooms are unlined with rafters and shingles exposed and interior walls roughly plastered and whitewashed. The room with chimney is lined and has a fireplace with mantlepiece. The condition of the building is not good, though basically sound. Windows are broken, woodwork of doors and windows deteriorated and mortar gone from between the stones. The building dates from the time when the Benedictines lived on the site and gave the area the name of Subiaco. A three storeyed monastery and chapel were built between 1858 and 1859. A winery and operating theatre were also included. It is thought that the building we are considering would have been the winery. Its subsequent use when first the Christian Brothers and later the Sisters of Mercy were in charge is not known.
Assessment 1980
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9579 | Catherine McAuley Centre, Wembley: conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2009 |
| 3817 | The Benedictine building Catherine McAuley Centre : conservation report. | Heritage Study {Other} | 1996 |
| 9578 | Heritage trail: a journey through the history of MercyCare. | Book | 2008 |
| 9466 | Signposts: a guide for children and young people in care in WA from 1920. | Electronic | 2010 |
| 67 | Stables and chapel, Catherine McAuley Centre : conservation report. | Report | 1993 |
| 5122 | The Benedictine building Catherine McAuley Centre : conservation report. Updated 16/6/1998. | Heritage Study {Other} | 1997 |
| 4124 | The conservation of a monastry farmbuilding and chapel at Wembley: Catherine McAuley Centre. | Heritage Study {Other} | 1990 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | HEALTH | Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Original Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
| Other Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Pre-primary Centre |
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War California Bungalow |
| Federation Queen Anne |
| Victorian Rustic Gothic |
| Inter-War Functionalist |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | RENDER | Other Render |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
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