Local Government
Toodyay
Region
Avon Arc
32-34 Stirling Tce Toodyay
Comprises St Aloysius Convent of Mercy (fmr), St Aloysius Convent of Mercy Classrooms and Boys Boarding House, St Aloysius Convent of Mercy Classrooms and Girls Boarding House, Dr Growse’s House (fmr), The Old Presbytery and St John the Baptist Church (1963). Now used by Franscian Monks.
Avondown
Franciscan Monastery
Sisters of Mercy Convent School
St Aloysius Convent
Toodyay
Avon Arc
Constructed from 1910, Constructed from 1863
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 26 Aug 2019 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Catholic Church Inventory | Adopted | 01 Jul 1998 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Recorded | 07 Jun 1977 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 08 Jun 2015 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Aug 1998 | Category 2 | |
The Roman Catholic Church Group has historic value as it demonstrates the contribution of the church to the care and welfare of the Toodyay and wider community. It has significant associations with clergymen and people of the catholic faith between 1863 and 1963. The precinct has aesthetic value as the group of buildings demonstrate a range of building styles and materials that together make a positive contribution specifically to the Stirling Terrace streetscape and to the townscape in general.
Comprises of St Aloysius Convent of Mercy (fmr), St Aloysius Convent of Mercy Classrooms and Boys Boarding House, St Aloysius Convent of Mercy Classrooms and Girls Boarding House, Dr. Growse's House (fmr), The Old Presbytery and St John the Baptist Church.
Several buildings make up this Catholic Precinct built as classrooms and accommodation for the Sisters of Mercy and girl and boy boarders. The first building was erected in 1903 with further buildings added between 1905 and 1929. The sisters were assisted by substantial endowments from Daniel Connor and the Connor family. On 11 October 1987, the Avondown Centre for Catholic Education was blessed by the Archbishop of Perth. Although the Sisters of Mercy have now left Toodyay, there are brothers of the Franciscan order in residence at Avondown. See individual building listings for more information.
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| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9190 | Avondown Centre, Toodyay. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2003 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
| Federation Arts and Crafts |
| Federation Queen Anne |
| Inter-War Georgian Revival |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Roof | TILE | Ceramic Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| OCCUPATIONS | Domestic activities |
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