ST THOMAS' CATHOLIC CHURCH
McLennan Street GLENTHOMPSON, Southern Grampians Shire
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Statement of Significance
St. Thomas's Catholic Church is located in McLennan Street, about one kilometre south of the centre of the township of Glenthompson. The Church is a simple, traditional if not old-fashioned example of the Gothic revival style, constructed of red brick, presumably from the Glenthompson Brickworks. The roof is covered with corrugated iron. The church has a nave of three bays and a vestry at the rear, and a modern porch has been added at the front. The church was opened in 1904, on land donated by Mr. John Brady. The architect and builder of the church are unknown at this stage. The church is in excellent condition with a high degree of integrity.
How is it Significant?
St Andrew's Uniting (former Presbyterian) Church is of architectural, historical and social significance to the township of Glenthompson and the Southern Grampians Shire.
Why is it significant?
St Thomas' Catholic Church is of social significance to the township of Glenthompson as the focus for the late movement of the Catholic population who settled the area in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. Historically, it is significant for its association with the Brady and Fitzgerald families, who were instrumental in having the Catholic Church built and for demonstrating the strong Catholic faith in the Shire. Architecturally, it demonstrates a style of building which is typical of Catholic churches in the twentieth centuries.
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ST THOMAS' CATHOLIC CHURCH - Physical Conditions
The church is in excellent condition.
ST THOMAS' CATHOLIC CHURCH - Physical Description 1
The church is a simple, traditional if not old-fashioned example of the Gothic revival style. The walls are red brick, presumably from the Glenthompson Brickworks, and are strengthened by conventional buttresses on the side elevations and piers on the facade. The roof is pitched at 60 degrees and is covered with corrugated iron. There are three ventilators just below the ridge line on each face. The church has a nave of three bays and a vestry at the rear. Behind the church, there is a large modern rainwater tank. There is a side entrance on the south elevation. A modern porch has been added at the front repeating the style, materials, and roof pitch of the church. The roof of the porch encroaches slightly on the circular ventilator in the main gable which is detailed as a quatrefoil. The church is set within a modern garden. There are toilets to the south-west. [The interior has not been inspected.]
ST THOMAS' CATHOLIC CHURCH - Historical Australian Themes
Theme 8 Developing Australia's cultural life
8.6 Worshipping
8.6.1 Worshipping together
8.6.3 Founding Australian religious institutions
8.6.4 Making places for worshipST THOMAS' CATHOLIC CHURCH - Usage/Former Usage
Church
ST THOMAS' CATHOLIC CHURCH - Integrity
High degree of integrity
ST THOMAS' CATHOLIC CHURCH - Physical Description 2
Mr. George Thacker Junior, first owner of the land
Mr. John Brady, second owner of the land, and benefactor of the land on which the church now stands.
Mr. Thomas FitzgeraldHeritage Study and Grading
Southern Grampians - Southern Grampians Shire Heritage Study
Author: Timothy Hubbard P/L, Annabel Neylon
Year: 2002
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