Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
37-39 Dampier St Bruce Rock
Bruce Rock
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1923
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 11 Sep 1997 | Category 2 | |
The place demonstrates a way of life associated with the Freemasons.
Red brick construction. The hipped corrugated iron roof has a front gable vent detail which is balanced by the gable over the entry foyer. A north wing (supper room) has been added to the place. The interior has decorative pressed metal ceiling and cornisces.
Originally sponsored by the Merredin Masonic Lodge, the early meetings of the Bruce Rock Lodge were held at the Methodist Church until the temple was constructed. The foundation stone was laid on 17th October 1923, by John Lethlean, the Foundation Master of the Bruce Rock Lodge. The Royal Arch Chapter have met at the temple for many years. From 1950-1970, the Nunagin Lodge. a second Bruce Rock Lodge, also met in this temple. The Foundation Master of that lodge being Walter T Butler. The Bruce Rock Lodge sponsor an annual scholarship to the local junior high school.
Integrity: Intact or Redeemable Authenticity: High Degree
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| WT Butler;"Unpublished Research". | 1996 | ||
| JK Ewers;" Bruce Rock, The story of a District". | Bruce Rock Roads Board | 1959 | |
| A Lovell;"Bruce Rock, A Revised History". | Shire of Bruce Rock | 1993 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Masonic Hall |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Masonic Hall |
| Type | General | Specific |
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| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
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| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
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