Laura Hotel (fmr)

Statement of Significance

The Laura Hotel was one of the first buildings, and accommodation facility, constructed in the Marradong area.
It was an important location for social activity, especially among local timber workers. Local workers also frequently stayed at the hotel. The hotel teamed as a shop and post office, which made it an important meeting place in the district.

Physical Description

This development was the third of all brick structures built in the Marradong area. It had corrugated iron roofing.
The site is now signified by distinctly large palm trees on both sides of the Pinjarra-Williams Road.

History

The Laura Hotel was built by Eliza Farmer, widow of Thomas Farmer. She operated the Hotel until transferring to the Quindanning Hotel. In this time, the Hotel became a popular spot for timber workers in the area and an accommodation post for teachers.
Mr Fagan later bought the building and leased it to John Vagg until 1911. The Reidys then leased the Hotel, until Fagan sold in 1916 to W. Hawkins. Mr Hawkins transferred the licence over to the Boddington Hotel.
After the license was transferred, The Laura Hotel was again sold to John and Jessie Vagg, who utilised the facility for a Post Office, Store, Commonwealth Bank, and Bed and Breakfast.
George Batt later bought the place, where he lived with his family and operated the post office facility before demolishing the building in 1947.

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