Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Main St Ardath
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1955, Constructed from 1916
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 11 Sep 1997 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The site repreesents a way of life no longer practised. It demonstrates associations with the settlers and subsequent generations of Ardath, as the social centre of the district and it is important for war time activities and associations that took place.
History
On the 16th September 1916, the Ardath Hall which had been constructed by volunteer labour, was opened by A Butcher, the Chairman if the Roads Board. By 1923, it had been replaced by a larger new hall, opened by the Colonial Secretary RS Sampson MLA on the 23rd January. The place was the social and community centre for the Ardath region. Weddings and other celebrations were held at the hall. The years 1943 to 1945 were very busy times with 250 army personnel camped at the ammunition depot in close proximity to the Ardath townsite. Dances were held at the hall with buses transporting people from Narembeen, Corrigin and Bruce Rock. The hall continued to be the centre if activities after the way, necessitating a new hall floor in 1950 and it was extended in 1958 by the Roads Board.
Condition
Site only
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JK Ewers;"Bruce Rock the story of a District". | Bruce Rock District Road Board. | 1959 | |
| M Arnold's research as noted in A Lovell's;"Bruce Rock a Revised History". | Shire of Bruce Rock | 1993 |
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 |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
15 Jul 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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