Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Mitchell St Merredin
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Merredin District Hall
Merredin Town Hall (fmr) incl. Clock Tower Building
Road Board Office (fmr)
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 26 Feb 1999 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed | 30 Jun 1994 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 02 Apr 1983 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 30 May 1984 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Apr 1999 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
Shire of Merredin |
Statement of Significance
The hall is historically significant and is of a peculiar architectural composition - a curio in Merredin. It incorporates the floor of the first hall erected in 1913 and when completed in 1925 with its clock tower and clock from the makers of Big Ben it was a source of pride in the district. The clock tower was dedicated with further celebrations in 1928 as a war memorial and the hall, in addition to serving as a social centre for the district for many years also incorporate the Road Board Office.
Physical Description
The building has a tiled roof, the internal walls are lined with plastered cement and there are pressed tin ceilings. The tower has an internal jarrah staircase. Offices were added along the east wall in 1944 and in 1958 the west was remodeled. At present the brickwork, though sound in the tower, is cracked and considered dangerous in the front section of the building on the left of the tower and similar deterioration could occur on the right.
History
Assessment 1983
Construction 1925
Builder: James R. Parker
The first hall and Road Board Office, a wooden building, was opened in 1913. The new brick section at the front, with its central clock tower was erected in 1924 - 1925, being opened on 20 May 1925.
Other Keywords
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State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12131 | Report on the restoraton of the Merredin District Hall for the Shire of Merredin | Conservation works report | 1985 |
| 10003 | Merredin Town Hall (fmr) | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2012 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Town, Shire or District Hall |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Aluminium Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
10 Feb 2025Disclaimer
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