Local Government
Northam
Region
Avon Arc
Irishtown
Greenhills
Irishtown Hall
Northam
Avon Arc
Constructed from 1894
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| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place | |||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Feb 1998 | 2. Considerable significance | |
The building has significance as a fine example of a community hall built in a rural setting in the 1890s. It has historical significance on account of its long association with the Irishtown district, which was settled through agriculture after 1836, and which still basically relies on agriculture. It has social significance, as it has been a focus for a range of community groups and activities within the Irishtown district for more than a hundred years.
The original Agricultural Hall is a rectangular brick building (55’ by 22’) with a high pitched roof, and a symmetrical facade with a gabled pediment. Part of the pediment and the four engaged piers on the facade are rendered and painted, contrasting with the red brick finish of the rest of the building. Steps lead up to the front doors with concrete pillars at the base. A painted supper room extension was added to the rear in 1989. Some renovations were done for the Centenary Celebration in October 1994. Painting has been done in the original colours and one window was restored, leaving eleven to be done.
The Irishtown Agricultural hall has been significant to the rural community in the Irishtown district for over a hundred years. In 1893 some local farmers, John French and James McManus, decided to build a hall as the centre activities for the district. The cost of building the hall was 335 pounds, which included a government grant of 250 pounds. The hall was opened by Sir John Forrest in June 1894. Over the years it has been used by the community for a number of purposes. These include: Farmer’s Club, Football Club, Tennis Club, Badminton, Parents and Citizens, Pasture Improvement Club, Bushfire Brigade, Christmas Trees, Anglican Services, and also patriotic fundraising during the World Wars. The hall is owned by the local community and is managed by the Irishtown Committee Inc. The Centenary Celebrations were held on Sunday 2 October 1994.
Integrity: All Modifications: New floor, supper room addition 1989
Good
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
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| Henry Byatt & Michael Cody, | Architect | 1894 | - |
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| "Irishtown Hall Centenary 1894 – 1994 Booklet". | 1994 |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
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| 3689 | Irishtown Hall : conservation plan. | Conference proceedings | 1998 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Agricultural Hall |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Type | General | Specific |
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| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| General | Specific |
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| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
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