Local Government
Murray
Region
Peel
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Location
Lot 251 Old Bunbury Rd West Coolup
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Gun Club
Construction Date
Constructed from 1911
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 | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 26 Mar 2020 | Category C |
Category C |
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Statement of Significance
West Coolup Hall, despite additions, is still a good representative example of rural halls constructed in timber and iron. West Coolup Hall has social significance as the historic focal centre for the local community.
Physical Description
Timber frame hall, covered in corrugated iron.
History
Settlement of West Coolup was slower than at East Coolup. There was school of sorts by
1897, but a formal school was not applied for until 1899.
West Coolup Hall was opened in October 1911 by the local member of parliament, W. J.
George. £36 18s 0d was raised by local residents, with a government contribution of £45.
The Hall became the focal centre of local society, and it was the venue for celebrating the
end of World War I, when ‘dancing and singing were indulged in until the small hours of the
morning’.
By 1928, the Hall had been extended by 24 ft (7.3 m) and now had a gymnasium and a
stage.
In 2010, the Hall is used by Peel Districts Pistol Club.
Integrity/Authenticity
Good
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richards, Ronald "Murray and Mandurah" | Shire of Murray and City of Mandurah | 1993 | |
| West Australian Newspaper | 23 November Issue, Page 9 | 1918 |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 014 | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Agricultural Hall |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Other Metal |
| Wall | METAL | Other Metal |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
24 Nov 2011Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
12 Jun 2020Disclaimer
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