Local Government
Boddington
Region
Peel
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Location
Pinjarra-Williams Rd Marradong
Location Details
Reserve No. 2943 Vol 710 Folio 95 according to MHI 2000
Construction Date
Constructed from 1901
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Jun 2011 | E |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 15 Nov 1995 | T |
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Statement of Significance
This was the second major public building built in the Marradong area. It was an important social and administrative venue for the developing township of Boddington and Marradong.
Physical Description
Initially about 40ft by 20 ft made from local bricks and corrugated iron. According to the original 1896 plans, weatherboard was originally proposed. Completed in 1901, the building was constructed of triple bricked walls and corrugated iron roofing. Nowadays, the Marradong Volunteer fire brigade inhabits the site space.
History
The Hall was originally used as a Marradong Roads Board Meeting House and an office for the Road Board Secretary between 1902 and 1925.
The public utilised the facility for New Years Eve celebrations, dances, concerts, receptions, political meetings, farmer's meetings, roller-skating, and lunch gatherings following church meetings (Ferrell, 1992). After 1982, when electricity became available, the Shire of Boddington took over the facility.
It was later demolished in 1989 as alternative venues were available and the cost of repairing the facility was steep. The site is now used for the Marradong Volunteer Fire Service.
Integrity/Authenticity
Low
Condition
Poor
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Ferrell;"Becoming Boddington". | |||
| Municipal Heritage Inventory | 2000 | ||
| Western Australian Heritage Council |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Other Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
05 Jul 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
28 Jun 2019Disclaimer
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