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Wyalkatchem Masonic Hall

Author

Shire of Wyalkatchem

Place Number

02765
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Location

4 Riches St Wyalkatchem

Location Details

Local Government

Wyalkatchem

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1926

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 16 Dec 1999 Category 2

Category 2

High level of protection appropriate. Provide maximum encouragement to the owner under the town planning scheme to conserve the significance of the place.

Statement of Significance

A part of the fabric of society in the days of settlement particularly in country areas. A distinctive style not shown elsewhere in the district.

Physical Description

A solid brick building with an iron roof., Upper walls are cement rendered and painted. The facade has been painted in contrasting colours.

History

Mr T Dunne was the Lodge Secretary who submitted plans for the building in January 1926. The building was closed in the late 1980's and subsequently ised by the Shire of Wyalkatchem as archive storage.

Integrity/Authenticity

This is an authentic building and shows little change from the original. Foundation stone is till in place.

Condition

Damage to the wooden parts of the structure by termites is evident. The brickwork is fretting and needs attention.

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
"Wyalkatchem, A History of the District".

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Masonic Hall
Present Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Masonic Hall

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Other TIMBER Other Timber
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Steel

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Institutions
OTHER Other Sub-Theme

Creation Date

05 May 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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