Local Government
Murray
Region
Peel
57 George St Pinjarra
Murray
Peel
Constructed from 1950
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 19 Apr 2013 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 29 Aug 2013 | Category D | |
CWA Hall, Pinjarra has social significance for past and present members of the CWA in the area.
Brick and tile mid-20th century single-storey rectangular building (10.6m x 8.5m) (c.1950s). The building was probably constructed as a purpose-built CWA rest room, and has a central double-door entrance leading to the Main Hall (6m x 10.6m). The rear of the building contains a kitchen (4.6m x 2.5m), storage area (2.5m x 2.5m) and WCs & washroom (3m x 2.5), with a rear exit. The interior is devoid of decorative treatment, except for a brick skirting in the Main Hall and an unpainted dado rail.
The Pinjarra branch of the CWA formed in 1925, with Mrs D. Patterson as president and Mrs J. N. Cox as secretary. It was initially based in the Old School House on Henry Street. At the opening of the CWA ‘Rest Room’ at the Old School in March 1926, it was reported: All present were post enthusiastic over the actual materialisation of the rest room, which promises to be such a comfort and convenience to members. Dainty afternoon tea was served, and a guessing competition added to the afternoon’s enjoyment. Parcels were also received containing contributions towards the fitting up of the room which has been furnished entirely by the energetic efforts of members. In 1939, the CWA was granted a block of land on George Street which had previously been reserved for the Independent Order of Good Templars. However, the Templars had undertaken no development and all the trustees were deceased. By March 1940, plans had been drawn up for a rest room on the George Street block, and the Pinjarra CWA agreed to go ahead with the project. However, although £161 had been raised for the building, in July 1940 construction was postponed indefinitely, and the money used to purchase war savings certificates. As a consequence, the Lands Department agreed that the George Street block of land would be retained for use by the CWA until after the War. Although the exact date of construction of the George Street hall has not been established, it seems likely from the history of the place and the architectural style that it was constructed in the early to mid-1950s. The Pinjarra Branch closed in 2002, and use of the building was taken up by the Pinjarra Alliance Church. The Church ceased use of the building in 2009.
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| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Australian Newspaper | 22 August | 1940 | |
| West Australian Newspaper | 14 March | 1940 | |
| West Australian Newspaper | 4 July | 1940 | |
| West Australian Newspaper | 24 November | 1939 | |
| West Australian Newspaper | 11 September Issue page 6 | 1925 | |
| West Australian Newspaper | 9 April Issue page 9 | 1926 | |
| West Australian Newspaper | 15 December | 1939 |
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 044 | Municipal Inventory |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | CWA Hall |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Other Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Other Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
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