Local Government
Greater Geraldton
Region
Midwest
Mullewa-Mingenew Rd Woongoondy
Via Mullewa
Mendles School Site
Greater Geraldton
Midwest
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 15 Dec 2015 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Jul 1996 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 24 Jun 2014 | Category 4 | |
The Woongoondy Hall has some historic significance for its role in the social and recreational lives of the local community. The building is representative of simple, unadorned community halls constructed in rural areas in that era. Further the place has value as the site of the Mendles School for several years.
Located on the west side of the Mullewa-Mingenew Road, the Woongoondy Hall addresses the road. The simple rectangular building is of concrete brick construction with a shallow pitched gable corrugated iron roof. The front of the building appears to have originally had central double entry doors with windows either side, but has been extended on the northern side to accommodate a kitchen and additional space. The view of the roof from the front is hidden behind a simple stepped parapet wall, with steps continuing to a lower level on the north side. The roof has 'PEARL' painted on it in apricot coloured lettering. There is a rainwater tank to the rear comer. The building was open and accessible with doors off their hinges. On the south side of the building, immediately adjacent to the road and among some trees, is a stone with a plaque marking the location of the Mendels School Site.
The Woongoondy Hall was used for various social and sporting events by the local community. The Mendels School opened on 3 August 1931 and operated until December 1934.
Original Fabric: Largely intact
Poor
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | CONCRETE | Concrete Block |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
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