Hall

Statement of Significance

The building is of significance as one of the early venues in the district for social and civic occasions. These included dances, Church services, picture shows, meetings and sports events.

The building is a fine example of a local hall from the period. It is an important component of the stock of the original buildings in Moodiarrup.

Physical Description

Located within 50 metres of the banks of the Arthur River just SW of the Moodiarrup Bridge on the Arthur-Dinninup Road. The hall is a long building with a gable roof. Attached to the north east end is the kitchen and a porch covers the western entrance. Large Marri trees dominate the landscape on the south of the hall.

Built on a flat terrain the surrounding area was used for sports meetings, tennis courts and bowling green, remnants of which are still visible today.

The builders Charles (Ted) Nordstrom and T.V. Williams were prominent personalities in the West Arthur District - Williams, as a Moodiarrup farmer, and Nordstrom, as a builder, renovator and with his hobbies as a photographer and gardener.

History

The hall became the social centre for the district and at the time of construction sports were held in March and the horse racing was especially popular, and the meeting boasted the presence of three bookmakers. The horses would race around the hall, along the river, into the bush and finish back at the hall. Other sports included log chopping and swimming. Dancing would follow the sports and proceed until dawn and then the weary revelers would find their way home. (1)

In recent years the Hall has been the staging centre for the Moodiarrup Marathon- a team event encompassing cycling, swimming, canoeing, horse riding and running. It was also used for monthly Anglican Church services until recently. The Hall is not currently being used due to the state of disrepair internally.

Integrity/Authenticity

Modifications: Few
Extent of original fabric: All

Condition

Poor

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