Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
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Location
Arthur St fmr Bunbury
Location Details
N end Foundation stone located at Kings Cottage, P00339
Construction Date
Constructed from 1906
Demolition Year
1962Statutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 1996 | Historic Site |
Historic Site |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 04 Sep 2001 |
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Statement of Significance
DEMOLISHED
Bedford Hall was important venue for the Bunbury community for church, school and civic functions from 1906. It was also the birthplace of commercial radio broadcasting for Bunbury & districts.
Physical Description
DEMOLISHED. Foundation Stone located at King Cottage Museum, 77 Forrest Avenue.
History
The Anglican/Church of England trustees had a church hall built on Lot 239 in 1906.
The foundation stone was laid on 27 September 1906 by His Excellency, Admiral Sir Frederick Bedford GCB. The Hall, which was named in his honour, was first used as a church-run school for a short period.
At one stage, Bedford Hall vied with the Rechabite Hall and Lyric Theatre as Bunbury’s most popular dance hall. It was well patronised for dances, balls, concerts, community meetings and civic functions.
There was also a supper room at the hall, which was used for the town’s first commercial radio broadcasts.
Circa 1950s/60s, the hall was occupied by the firm of Sandovers.
Bedford Hall was demolished in the early 1960s.
Integrity/Authenticity
DEMOLISHED 1962.
Condition
No visible remains.
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Church Hall |
| Other Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Creation Date
07 Oct 2002Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
07 Nov 2017Disclaimer
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