Local Government
Meekatharra
Region
Midwest
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Location
Savage St Meekatharra
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1970
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | 21 Sep 2013 | Category C |
Category C |
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Statement of Significance
The Shire Hall represents the progressive change from Roads Boards to Shires and the provision of a community, civic and cultural heart in Meekatharra.
Physical Description
Single storey face masonry structure with a full gable frontage. The low-pitched roof extends at break pitch over a skillion addition along one side. A skillion verandah supported by masonry piers extends across the frontage of the hall with expansive set of steps across that width.
History
The Shire Hall was constructed c.1970 and comprises a main hall with foyer and stage area, a kitchen and screened verandah are on one side and an annexe on the other. The original building has been enlarged and likely originally comprised just the central hall with stage and foyer area. The place is the venue for many civic and social events, dances, concerts, etc and for the showing of pictures.
Integrity/Authenticity
INTEGRITY High degree
AUTHENTICITY High degree
Condition
Good
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 21 | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Other Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | CONCRETE | Concrete Block |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
30 May 2014Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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.