Local Government
Gingin
Region
Avon Arc
Location
Reserve 7028 Gingin Brook Rd Neergabby
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1899, Constructed from 1931
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 | 17 Nov 1994 | Category D |
Category D |
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Statement of Significance
The Junction Hall was the social centre for the Neergabby Junction area from 1899 to about 1947. Dances, elections and social gatherings were held there during that time. Changing times in the 1950's caused it to fall into disrepair through lack of maintenance and use and the building was sold to Wilfred King in 1965. He moved it to his property on Lancelin Road and used it as a shed for many years until it was destroyed by fire (date unknown).
Physical Description
Situated on the west side of the Gingin Brook opposite the Junction Hotel. Originally built of timber and iron and rebuilt in weatherboard in 1931.
History
Original timber and iron Hall built under Ted Gum trees where the Neergabby Information Bay now stands. A new Hall was constructed by Herbert Budd and C.H Wells and opened on the 17th April, 1931. It served well until it was damaged by army personnel during the war. The Hall was run by the Hall Committee until about 1947. A public meeting on 3 November 1951 decided to dispose of the Hall and donate the proceeds to the Silver Chain Nursing Association. This did not eventuate and it was sold to W.H. King. He removed it and re-erected it on his farm on the Lancelin Road.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WJ de Burgh; "Neergabby". |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2120 | Neergabby (where the brook and river meet) : a history of the Moore River and lower Gingin Brook, 1830 to 1960. | Book | 1976 |