Local Government
Chapman Valley
Region
Midwest
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Location
6959 Chapman Valley Rd Yuna
Location Details
Geraldton-Yuna Rd; Lot 4, Diagram D7779
Other Name(s)
C.W.A. Room
Construction Date
Constructed from 1932
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Oct 2012 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
The Yuna CWA Hall is of local historic and social significance as the headquarters for the Yuna Branch of the Country
Women’s Association since 1936. The place is evidence of how buildings get recycled for varying uses in remote
communities.
Physical Description
Two buildings are located on the corner CWA site in the heart of Yuna. The first is the main hall which is a simple
rectangular building with corrugated iron construction clad walling and a gable corrugated iron roof. The walls also
contain some fibro material. The original front door to the southern facade faces the main street. There is a lean-to
roof to the east side with an aluminium framed sliding door opening out to a concreted area. The rear building is
small and square and has a timber frame with fibro walls and a corrugated iron gable roof. This building was
originally divided into two. The window to the east facade is boarded up. Both buildings are painted green.
History
The Yuna Branch of the Country Women's Association was formed in 1932, with the initial meetings held at a local
residence. In May 1936 the Yuna CWA was re-located to a garage, sold by Mr Lou Kent for 85 pounds, in the centre
of the town. The CWA are socially important for women and children in isolated country areas. This building was
originally divided with one side used to house an engine room which was used to provide power to the main hall and
the other side was used as a kindergarten and for use by a clinic sister. On connection of the building to the main
power grid the engine room was converted to a children’s play area and a door installed between the two rooms.
The building was also used for Catholic services until 1963 and a school classroom from 1964-1965. Later on the
building was used for Anglican services until the late 1990s. The rear hall is currently used by the Chapman Valley
Playgroup.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Medium
Original Fabric: Form
Modifications: Aluminium windows & doors
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlahov, J; "In Search of Land: Stories of Yuna". pp 284-289 | Guardian Print, Geraldton. | 2002 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | CWA Hall |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | CWA Hall |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, corrugated |
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
29 Jul 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
25 Sep 2019Disclaimer
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