Brookton Country Women's Association (CWA)

Statement of Significance

The CWA is a vital community institution in Brookton, and this fine architectural example of the post war austerity
architectural style epitomises the progress and significance of the CWA in Brookton. The Infant health Clinic inclusion in
the building demonstrates a progressive approach to the provision of the service in the 1950s.

Physical Description

Single storey face brick structure of modest residential form with a symmetrical prominent frontage
featuring a central face brick chimney flanked by windows in sets of three. Recessed on the north side is a small
parapeted entry with a flat concrete ‘eyebrow’ porch roof supported by slender round steel posts.

History

The Brookton branch of the CWA was formed in 1926, and requested land for a building from the road board. Further
to that not being available, Victor Montgomery provided a meeting room in a storeroom in his shop. Fundraising
activities took place over many years, to provide the new building that opened on 9 December 1954. It included the
Infant Health Clinic. In 1939 the Beverley-Brookton Infant Health Centre was formed as part of Zone 19, a group of
towns serviced by one Health Sister. Clinics were held in the back of a shop, until the CWA’s new building provided a
specific room for the Infant Health Clinic.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree
High degree

Condition

Good

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