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CWA Hall

Author

Shire of Harvey

Place Number

26279
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Location

7 Station St Yarloop

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Yarloop Heritage Area

Local Government

Harvey

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1952

Demolition Year

2016

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 12 Dec 2016 Category 4

Category 4

Little significance DESCRIPTION • Does not fulfil the criteria for entry in the TPS Heritage list. DESIRED OUTCOME • Photographically record prior to major development or demolition. Recognise and interpret the site if possible.

Municipal Inventory Adopted 27 Oct 2015 Category 3

Category 3

Some/Moderate Significance DESCRIPTION • Contributes to the heritage of the locality. • Has some altered or modified elements, not necessarily detracting from the overall significance of the place. • Does not fulfil the criteria for entry in the TPS Heritage List. DESIRED OUTCOME • Conservation of the place is highly desirable. • Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place, and original fabric should be retained wherever feasible.

Parent Place or Precinct

26814 Yarloop Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

The place has historic value for its association with the CWA which has made a valuable contribution to the region for many years.
The place continues to provide a community service for the Yarloop Precinct as a meeting place for the activities of the CWA and other local groups.
Formerly, the place had aesthetic value for its contribution to the Yarloop heritage area.

Physical Description

Single storey timber framed structure with weatherboard cladding and fibro panelling. Windows in three sections comprising two sashes and a fixed central pane. The centrally placed front entrance has a separate section of canopy, supported on timber columns with concrete ramped access. Hipped colorbond roof which continues down over the porch at a shallower angle.

Destroyed by January 2016 Yarloop/Harvey/Waroona Fire.

History

The Country Women's Association was first formed in NSW in 1922 to improve conditions for women and children in rural and remote areas. Each state followed suit with the CWA of WA founded in 1924.

The Yarloop CWA was formed on 12 August 1938 and in 1940 the Yarloop CWA were active in the community organising fundraising events for the AIF.

The Yarloop CWA purchased this block of land in 1944 and construction of the hall, by builder Syd Adams, commenced in 1952. This CWA hall is located on freehold land which is relatively unusual as many CWA Halls are located on rail reserve land.

The CWA Hall is currently being used as a meeting place for the CWA on a monthly basis and is hired out to other local groups within the area.

This building was destroyed in the January 2016 Yarloop/Harvey/Waroona Fire. The chimney was left standing however has since been deemed structurally unsound and was subsequently removed.

Integrity/Authenticity

Nil/ Nil

Condition

N/A

Other Keywords

CWA

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL CWA Hall

Architectural Styles

Style
Vernacular

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall TIMBER Weatherboard
Roof METAL Steel

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

28 Aug 2019

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

28 Aug 2019

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