Local Government
Bridgetown-Greenbushes
Region
South West
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Location
1 Rowley St Bridgetown
Location Details
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Jun 2001 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 29 Mar 2018 | Management Category C |
Management Category C |
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Statement of Significance
The RSL Hall (fmr) is of moderate significance for its historic and social value as the meeting place of returned soldiers, then later as a church.
Aesthetic Value
Low aesthetic value.
Historic Value
The building has historic value as the original RSL Hall of Bridgetown and later as the Assemblies of God Church.
Research Value
N/A
Social Value
The RSL Hall (fmr) would have been of very high social value for both members of the RSL and the Assemblies of God Church congregation.
Physical Description
The building appears to have originally been a simple hall of rectangular design, approximately 10m x 14m. The walls are weatherboard with fibre cement panels.
An addition to the western side and entry/reception on the southern side were built later and a masonry entry defined by a projecting flat hood. The roof appears to have originally been a simple Dutch Gable, before additions were made.
History
The building was once the Bridgetown RSL Sub-branch Hall. It is not clear if it was purpose built for the RSL. There is little to no information relating to the RSL occupying the building, however the roof line suggests it may have been purpose built as a simple rectangular hall with verandahs. Newspaper articles report ANZAC day marches which commenced at the RSL Hall and ended at the Town Hall in Steere Street where the service was held.
In 1952 the first Bridgetown Kindergarten commenced in the RSL Hall. The building was later used as the Assemblies of God Church, who may have added the masonry entry on the southern side.
Integrity/Authenticity
Low
The use of the place has changed a number of times and is now a private residence.
Low
Numerous alterations have been made over time.
Condition
Fair to Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online newspapers (trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/210994325) | |||
| Current Bridgetown RSL Members | |||
| Shire records |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| No.B32 | MI Place No. |
| A7284 | Assess No (Shire Ref) |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | RSL Hall |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | RSL Hall |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
Creation Date
13 Jul 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
16 Jul 2019Disclaimer
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