Mobrup Pioneer Memorial Hall

Statement of Significance

The site of the former Mobrup Pioneer Memorial Hall has historical and social significance. The Mobrup Hall provided a community facility for the surrounding district for many years. It was used for church services and Sunday School, Polo Cross meetings, dances, Red Cross gatherings, badminton and aerobic classes, and tennis in the adjacent courts.

Physical Description

The Mobrup Hall was situated in a natural bush setting on the Mobrup Road approximately 8km from the Frankland Road turnoff. A large gravel carpark provided room for plenty of vehicles. The unpainted corrugated iron building, with timber framed windows, was built on wooden stumps. Two lone pencil pines grew at one end by the porch which protects one of the entries. The interior walls and ceilings were lined and painted and the floors were timber. Kitchen facilities were at the south end and water provided by rain water tanks. A simple ablution block was situated at the rear of the building.

History

The money for the building was bequeathed by Mr Roy Foxwell (date unknown). The hall was managed by Mobrup Hall Committee until demolition. Close to the hall were four tennis courts built in the 1950's, but no longer exist. Use of the hall declined and it was demolished in the 2000s.

Integrity/Authenticity

Demolished

Condition

Poor

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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