Local Government
Bridgetown-Greenbushes
Region
South West
1 Rowley St Bridgetown
Bridgetown-Greenbushes
South West
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Jun 2001 | Category 3 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 29 Mar 2018 | Management Category C | |
The RSL Hall (fmr) is of moderate significance for its historic and social value as the meeting place of returned soldiers, then later as a church. Aesthetic Value Low aesthetic value. Historic Value The building has historic value as the original RSL Hall of Bridgetown and later as the Assemblies of God Church. Research Value N/A Social Value The RSL Hall (fmr) would have been of very high social value for both members of the RSL and the Assemblies of God Church congregation.
The building appears to have originally been a simple hall of rectangular design, approximately 10m x 14m. The walls are weatherboard with fibre cement panels. An addition to the western side and entry/reception on the southern side were built later and a masonry entry defined by a projecting flat hood. The roof appears to have originally been a simple Dutch Gable, before additions were made.
The building was once the Bridgetown RSL Sub-branch Hall. It is not clear if it was purpose built for the RSL. There is little to no information relating to the RSL occupying the building, however the roof line suggests it may have been purpose built as a simple rectangular hall with verandahs. Newspaper articles report ANZAC day marches which commenced at the RSL Hall and ended at the Town Hall in Steere Street where the service was held. In 1952 the first Bridgetown Kindergarten commenced in the RSL Hall. The building was later used as the Assemblies of God Church, who may have added the masonry entry on the southern side.
Low The use of the place has changed a number of times and is now a private residence. Low Numerous alterations have been made over time.
Fair to Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| Online newspapers (trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/210994325) | |||
| Current Bridgetown RSL Members | |||
| Shire records |
| Ref Number | Description |
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| No.B32 | MI Place No. |
| A7284 | Assess No (Shire Ref) |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | RSL Hall |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | RSL Hall |
| General | Specific |
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| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
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