Boyanup Uniting Church & Hall

Author

Shire of Capel

Place Number

14879

Location

South Western Hwy Boyanup

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Methodist Church

Local Government

Capel

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1956, Constructed from 1962

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 01 Jul 2018

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 01 Aug 1999 Category C
Uniting Church Inventory Adopted 01 Oct 1996

Statement of Significance

The place represents significant associations with the communities in Boyanup which form the Uniting Church.

Physical Description

Red faced brick construction with tiled gable roof. Timber framed and clad with asbestos sheeting above weatherboard dado wall. The roof is gabled with vertical profile asbestos gable infill. A skillion extension is located on the south rear corner.

History

A meeting of Methodists with Reverend Cook in November 1953 decided to request Synod permission to erect a church and hall. The Boyanup Methodist congregation raised funds to build their church by knocking on doors for donations. The construction was done by bricklayers during their annual holidays, with local church men doing the labour. On 10th march 1955, the foundation stone was laid. The church was officially opened on 30th June 1956, and dedicated by the President of WA Methodist Conference, Reverend Samuel Slater, with Reverend Don Carter s the incumbent Minister. In 1960, construction of the hall began, and it was completed in 1962.It was the functions venue and for Sunday School. In 1970, the Donnybrook Parish of which Boyanup was a part, was amalgamated into the Bunbury parish. In June 1977, the Congregational, Presbyterian and Methodist churches combined Australia wide to become the 'Uniting Church'. After closing for a year, the church is now open monthly for service.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact Authenticity: High Degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
"Boyanuo Centenery Souvenir Booklet 15-16 October 1994". Lions Club of Boyanup 1994
VF 381 Chase D & Krantz V; "Just a Horse Ride Away, A History of the Shire of Capel". Shire of Capel Local History Collection 1995

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RELIGIOUS Church, Cathedral or Chapel
Original Use RELIGIOUS Church Hall
Original Use RELIGIOUS Church, Cathedral or Chapel
Present Use RELIGIOUS Church Hall

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof TILE Ceramic Tile
Wall ASBESTOS Fibrous Cement, weatherboard

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Religion

Creation Date

09 Dec 1999

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

31 Mar 2021

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