Local Government
Busselton
Region
South West
Location
Cnr Vasse Hwy & Yoongarillup Rd Yoongarillup
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1923
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 16 Oct 2024 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | YES | 16 Oct 2024 | Category 2 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 23 Apr 1999 | Category 4 | |
Statement of Significance
• The hall has historic value for its association with the Group Settlement scheme which was so significant to the development of the region. • The place has historic value for the members of the Group 52, their families and the wider community who were responsible for the construction of the hall who used the hall from 1923 onwards. • The hall has social value for the members of the community who have attended events and functions at the hall throughout the 20th century.
Physical Description
This hall is a simple timber framed structure with an enclosed porch across the front of the hall. The majority of the cladding of the walls and roof is corrugated metal sheeting. The surrounding reserve is predominantly bushland and a bushfire service shed.
History
Built in 1923 by local residents during the Group Settlement period which was a government lead program to bring migrants to the region and encourage agricultural diversity. The scheme was not entirely successful but did bring many people to the region who stayed contributed to the community. The hall was used for a range of social events and functions. Earlier photographs show that the walls were originally clad with weatherboards to sill level and fibre board above. The hall continues to be used by the community for a range of purposes
Integrity/Authenticity
High/High
Condition
Good
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| PN191 | COB |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
30 Apr 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
06 Aug 2025Disclaimer
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