Local Government
Gnowangerup
Region
Great Southern
Yougenup Rd Gnowangerup
Gnowangerup
Great Southern
Constructed from 1923
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 1996 | ||
| Statewide War Memorial Survey | Completed | 01 May 1996 | ||
Historic - the men of the Pallinup Estate were all keen supporters of the Returned Servicemen's League that was formed in Gnowangerup. What is more they were fully behind the town's fund raising efforts for a fitting memorial to those men who had not returned from active service. After much thought it was decided that a larger public hall should be built as a soldier's memorial. The project was begun with a loan of 2000 pounds from AG Moir of Sandalwood. A tender of over 3000 pounds was accepted from Cresswetl of Guildford and in February. 1923 Mick Corbett was invited to return to the town to lay the foundation stone. Within six months the hall was officially opened by the Governor, Sir Francis Newdegate. He was escorted to the hall by a guard of ex-light horsemen.
The Memorial Hall is located in the main street of Gnowangerup. It has the Post Office and Telephone Exchange on the south side and the Lesser Hall and Library on the north. This building has an impressive frontage. The hall has sandstone blocks with brick butts around doors, front is bricked with iron roof, timber floor and stage inside.
EXTENT OF ORIGINAL FABRIC REMAINING 80%
Good
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cresswell of Guildford | Architect | 1923 | - |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5133 | Memorial Hall : Gnowangerup, Western Australia 1923 - 2000 : conservation plan / Rosalie Pech Eva in association with Ian Watson. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2000 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Town, Shire or District Hall |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Town, Shire or District Hall |
| MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Sandstone, other |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
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