Local Government
Capel
Region
South West
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Location
Elgin Rd Capel
Location Details
Construction Date
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 23 Feb 2007 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 1999 | Category C |
Category C |
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Statement of Significance
The place is significant as the focus of social and community activity in Elgin since 1931.
Physical Description
Timber framed and clad with asbestos with a weatherboard (and hardiplank) dado. The roof is gabled and clad with corrugated iron. A lower roofed section at the front has a central double door covered by an awning and is flanked by a window central each side. The supper room is a lean to on the side of the hall.
History
The Elgin Siding was established in c1895, and became the centre of the Elgin community. The Elgin Hall is located in close proximity to the site of the Elgin Siding. In 1931, the need for a community hall for dances and meetings was recognised in the Elgin community. Fred Viceroy donated land, and a committee led by Eugene Scott got a second hand building from Claymore (a mill town south east of Capel) where David Reid worked as a teamster. A 'busy bee' of Elgin community members hauled the building into place. The Forestry Department donated jarrah logs and E Scott and helpers built a supper room. The Elgin Hall was a popular social venue in the district, and a feature was the "Elgin coffee' of hot milk and coffee essence. All functions contributed to paying off the hall. In 1997 the hall was still used regularly by the Elgin community.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact
Authenticity: High Degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase D & Krantz V; "Just a Horse Ride Away, A History of the Shire of Capel". | Shire of Capel Local History Collection | 1995 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9577 | Shire of Capel heritage: a taste of its successes, disappointments and its future. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2010 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
27 Jul 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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