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Binnu Hall

Author

Shire of Northampton

Place Number

08914
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Location

North West Coastal Hwy Binnu

Location Details

Local Government

Northampton

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1955, Constructed from 1954

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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 19 Apr 1996 Category 5

Category 5

SIGNIFICANT IN CONTRIBUTING TO LOCAL CHARACTER AND HISTORICAL KNOWLEDGE, INDIVIDUALLY OR AS ONE OF A GROUP OF LIKE PLACES The place has social significance and/or contributes to the streetscape and/or built environment of the precinct. Provide encouragement to the owner to maintain or enhance the street aspect of the place. Photographically record the place prior to any redevelopment. Assess in more detail when considering a development application to determine the significance of the place.

Statement of Significance

The Binnu Hall has local social significance for the role it has played in providing a focus for the
community and gathering place for sporting and social groups.

Physical Description

The Binnu Hall sits adjacent to the main road and opposite the wheat bins and what would have been the railway
line originally. The single storey building is constructed of rendered cement blocks with overhanging CGI roof
supported on steel roof trusses. At the south end of the building the entry and kitchen are contained in a parapet
wall structure that was possibly a later addition.

History

Officially opened 19/03/1955, the bricks for the building were made on the site by local people who had assisted in
the construction of the Hall.

Chronology Entries
19/03/1955 The Binnu Hall was officially opened.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Orig'l Fabric: Intact

Condition

Good

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

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall CONCRETE Other Concrete
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Sport, recreation & entertainment
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

14 Jul 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.