Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Jermyn St Shackleton
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Town Hall
WW1 & WW2 honour boards in foyer
Construction Date
Constructed from 1955
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | ||||
| Statewide War Memorial Survey | Completed | 01 May 1996 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 11 Sep 1997 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
The site and place demonstrates a way of life associated with the original and subsequent generations of Shackleton settlers. The site and place represent the centre of the social and community interaction in Shackleton until the 1970's. The site and place engender a 'sense of place' for Shackleton people.
Physical Description
Red brick construction with a corrugated iron roof. The double storey frontage has a stepped parapet and the single storey side wings also have stepped parapets.
History
The land for the hall was donated by Dr Jermyn and the settlers built the first corrugated iron hall in 1913. It was the venue for many socials and meetings. In 1920, a new hall was constructed. In 1923, the first Shackleton school commenced in the hall with Mrs Leedman teaching. In 1955, the Roads Board constructed a new hall at a cost of 9700 pounds. In 1956, overflow classes from the school used the hall for school when the Kwolyin School was closed.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact or Redeemable
Authenticity: High Degree
Condition
Fair-Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Lovell;"Bruce Rock, A Revised History". | Shire of Bruce Rock | 1993 | |
| JK Ewers;"Bruce Rock, the story of a District". | Bruce Rock Roads Board | 1959 | |
| V Buller;"History of Schools in the Shire of Bruce Rock 1911-1988:. | Bruce Rock Tourist Committee | 1988 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3807 | Shackleton Memorial Hall : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1998 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
15 Jul 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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