Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
15-17 Murray St Perth
Cathedral Hall
Hibernian Hall
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1898 to 1902, Constructed from 1948 to 1950
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Agreement | YES | 19 Mar 2018 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | |
| State Register | Registered | 31 May 2013 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Recorded | 01 Dec 1975 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 | |
The place is associated with the Public Health Department’s successful response to tuberculosis, which was a major cause of mortality across Australia in the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. The place is associated with Dr Linley Henzell, who reorganised the way tuberculosis was diagnosed and treated in Western Australia, and Olive Anstey, who initiated, encouraged and supported many innovative programs in various areas of nursing practice, education and administration in Western Australia. The place is rare as the only dedicated chest clinic in the State. The place is associated with the development of institutions to serve the Irish community of Western Australia and later the Roman Catholic community, as it served as Cathedral Hall for St. Mary’s Cathedral. The place, in the Federation Free Classical Style, is a fine and intact example of its style and of the community hall building type. The place, designed by prominent Western Australian architects Cavanagh & Cavanagh, is rare as an intact Hibernian Hall from the early 20th century. The place makes a strong visual contribution to the Murray Street East Precinct while the Post World War II International Style building demonstrates the further development of the precinct and makes a small contribution to it.
Single storey, long, rectangular building with a classical facade featuring two arched windows flanking an arched doorway. Prominent classical pillar decoration and parapet to front facade. Side elevations with equal bays and arched window.
The first stage of the building was probably erected around 1900. The City of Perth's heritage files record the original use of the building being a church hall. In the 1950's a programme to screen the entire population of Perth for tuberculosis was undertaken. It is possible that the building was acquired by the Royal Perth Hospital at this time. Cox Howlett Bailey Conservation Plan Murray Street (East) 1997.
Low level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity, as it is largely as originally constructed but has been altered internally.
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.48/17 | COP Heritage Place File | ||
| Visual Assessment | |||
| Draft Municapal Heritage Inventory | City of Perth | 2001 | |
| Cox Howlett Bailey Murray Street (East) Conservation Plan 1997 | 1997 |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10155 | Perth Chest Clinic. Standard Archive Record. Lot 500, Murray Street Perth | Archival Record | 2013 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Present Use | HEALTH | Other |
| Other Use | RELIGIOUS | Church Hall |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
| Post-War International |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Wall | RENDER | Smooth |
| Wall | BRICK | Painted Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Immigration, emigration & refugees |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Government policy |
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