Local Government
Mt Marshall
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
82 Monger St Bencubbin
Location Details
Cnr Rupe & Monger Sts
Other Name(s)
Hall, Museum & Craft Shop
Mount Marshall Shire Hall
Construction Date
Constructed from 1927, Constructed from 1950
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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| (no listings) |
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 | 20 Feb 1996 |
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| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
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Heritage Council | ||
Statement of Significance
The building is the original solid constructed Road Board offices and Hall for the Mt Marshall Shire. It was the social focal point for all residents, with dances and balls, pictures and many other events being held there over the years. It was also used for Masonic Lodge meetings until they built their own hall. The Hall is now used for cabarets, theatre arts and craft market days and workshops.
Physical Description
The architecture is early pre-Depression, post Great War. The design was common to most Wheatbelt towns, with the Road Board Offices attached to a multi use Hall. Some early examples of stone work are evident, with excellent examples of pressed metal ceilings.
Frontage has composite stone and brick walls, walls behind this are composite brick and render. Consists of entrance with Road Board office and board room off to each side, main hall with stage area and kitchen and storage room at rear. Landings and separate toilet block were added at rear after 1950.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Most is intact
Modifications: Toilets and landings added at rear - post 1950
Condition
Reasonable
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Pickering | Architect | 1927 | - |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Town, Shire or District Hall |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Georgian Revival |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | CONCRETE | Reinforced Concrete |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
Creation Date
01 Feb 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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