Local Government
Gnowangerup
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Yougenup Rd Gnowangerup
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1923
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 23 Nov 2022 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 1996 |
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| Statewide War Memorial Survey | Completed | 01 May 1996 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
Historic - the men of the Pallinup Estate were all keen supporters of the Returned Servicemen's League
that was formed in Gnowangerup. What is more they were fully behind the town's fund raising efforts
for a fitting memorial to those men who had not returned from active service. After much thought it was
decided that a larger public hall should be built as a soldier's memorial. The project was begun with a
loan of 2000 pounds from AG Moir of Sandalwood. A tender of over 3000 pounds was accepted from
Cresswetl of Guildford and in February. 1923 Mick Corbett was invited to return to the town to lay the
foundation stone. Within six months the hall was officially opened by the Governor, Sir Francis
Newdegate. He was escorted to the hall by a guard of ex-light horsemen.
Physical Description
The Memorial Hall is located in the main street of Gnowangerup. It has the Post Office and Telephone
Exchange on the south side and the Lesser Hall and Library on the north. This building has an
impressive frontage. The hall has sandstone blocks with brick butts around doors, front is bricked
with iron roof, timber floor and stage inside.
Integrity/Authenticity
EXTENT OF ORIGINAL FABRIC REMAINING 80%
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cresswell of Guildford | Architect | 1923 | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5133 | Memorial Hall : Gnowangerup, Western Australia 1923 - 2000 : conservation plan / Rosalie Pech Eva in association with Ian Watson. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2000 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Town, Shire or District Hall |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Town, Shire or District Hall |
| MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Sandstone, other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
Creation Date
24 Jan 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
27 Mar 2020Disclaimer
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