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Jandakot Hall

Author

City of Cockburn

Place Number

10177
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Location

770 North Lake Rd South Lake

Location Details

Reserve 3270

Other Name(s)

Anning Park Showground Agricultural Hall (site)

Local Government

Cockburn

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 10 Apr 2014 Category D

Category D

Some significance Contributes to the heritage of the locality. Photographically record prior to major development or demolition. Recognise and interpret the site if possible.

Statement of Significance

Jandakot Hall has high social value as the focal point for community activities since its construction in the late 1960s.
Jandakot Hall is significant as a continuation of a community hall which has been a prominent location for the local community since the early 20th century.

Physical Description

Jandakot Hall is built on what is now known as Anning Park, a popular reserve. The Hall was originally made from weatherboard with a high pitched corrugated iron roof. It was rebuilt from light coloured bricks with a flat corrugated iron roof. The hall has a functional appearance with little decoration.

History

The original Jandakot Hall was the only hall in the area and was used for a variety of social occasions. It was lit by petrol lamps until the 1960s because electricity did not extend as far as Jandakot. Dances were held regularly and were very popular. Children were put down to sleep on the stage while their parents danced. Apparently the first Agricultural Show was held there in 1902 and shows were still being held until the early 1930s. A 'Ringmaster' kept control of the events and prizes were awarded for cooking and sewing.
Cricket matches were also popular and played with the fervour of Test Matches. In the 1950s a Ladies Social Club met monthly. The P & C organised the 'Christmas Tree' and party for the children. The hall was sometimes used for church services.
Jandakot Hall was rebuilt in the 1960s and now has Anning Park developed close by. The Hall is still rented out for numerous activities and is in use almost every day.

Integrity/Authenticity

INTEGRITY: Floor only remains
AUTHENTICITY: Completely rebuilt - now white brick with colorbond roof

Condition

Very Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other Community Hall\Centre
Original Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other Community Hall\Centre

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Sport, recreation & entertainment

Creation Date

22 Dec 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

11 Dec 2019

Disclaimer

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