St Aloysius Convent girls dormitory, Toodyay

St Aloysius Convent of Mercy classrooms and girls dormitory (fmr) is located on Stirling Terrace in Toodyay, Western Australia. This building is a part of the complex the Sisters of Mercy built to provide accommodation and a school.[1] William Thomas Clark built the single storey building, tendering £4,444 for the job in 1928. Mr. Edgar Le B. Henderson of Perth was the architect.[2] It accommodated 35 girls and was strong enough to carry another storey if required. Patrick Clune, Lord Archbishop of Perth, opened the building on 12 May 1929.[3] As well as providing accommodation for the girl boarders along with a night study area and rooms for the sisters in charge,[2] the premises were used annually for the Convent Ball.[1]

St Aloysius Convent of Mercy classrooms and girls dormitory (fmr)
Former namesO'Connor House
General information
Architectural styleFederation Classical
Address34-38 Stirling Terrace
Town or cityToodyay
CountryAustralia
Coordinates31°33′16.308″S 116°28′30.731″E
Completed1929
Design and construction
ArchitectEdgar le B. Henderson
Main contractorWilliam Thomas Clark
Official nameSt Aloysius Convent of mercy classrooms and girls dormitory (former)
TypeState Registered Place
Part ofRoman Catholic Church Group, Toodyay (4125)
Reference no.24459
References
Toodyay municipal inventory

The building is constructed of red brick and red corrugated iron, and has decorative cement render and timber framed windows.[1]

References
  1. Hocking Planning & Architecture (2012), Municipal Inventory and Heritage List (PDF), Shire of Toodyay, pp. 284–285, retrieved 12 April 2018
  2. West Australian. 18 August 1928. p. 4. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. West Australian. 11 May 1929. p. 8. Missing or empty |title= (help)


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