Catholic Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Author

Shire of Kondinin

Place Number

10925

Location

High St Kalgarin

Location Details

at the "T" section of Foundation St Kalgarin Google maps say 17 Church Rd

Local Government

Kondinin

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1966

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

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 18 Mar 1998 Category 4
Catholic Church Inventory Adopted 01 Jul 1998

Parent Place or Precinct

11455 Karlgarin Townsite - site

Statement of Significance

The place demonstrates a way of life, and associations with the early settlers.

Physical Description

The cream brick building has a dramatic gable roof and angled walls. A central front wall is constructed of stone an flanked by large timber doors either side. A set of four steps extends the entire width of the front.

History

The church occupies the site of the first hall in the Karlgarin townsite. Mass was conducted in the hall regularly after 1937, when Father Stinston was the new priest in Kondinin. The church was opened on 13 March 1966, by the Most Reverend Myles McKeon, and the Parish priest, Father Buckley.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact Authenticity: high degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
A Webb; "Kondinin-Kalgarin-Hyden Community, Time and Place". Shire of Kondinin 1988
N Lehmann & L Trestail; "Carlgarin 1848 to Karlgarin 1970 to Karlgarin 1995 1995". 1995

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof OTHER Other Material
Wall BRICK Other Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Religion

Creation Date

09 Mar 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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