Local Government
Chittering
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
Great Northern Hwy Bindoon
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1939, Constructed from 1957
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 13 Aug 2004 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Aug 1999 |
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Statement of Significance
The hall is significant as the first public building in Bindoon. The design and construction shows influences of the interwar 'deco' style within the modest rural context, and the place is ik landmark in the streetscape and townscape character of Bindoon. The place has a sense of place for%enerations of Bindoon people who have experienced the social and community events at the hall.
Physical Description
Timber framed and asbestos clad. The symmetrical frontage features a stepped parapet in ^ the 'deco' design. The layout has a central main hall with rooms either side and a rear dressing room behind the stage.
History
In 1938, architect CLE Harrison called for tenders for the demolition of the Chittering Hall, and transport of the materials to Bindoon for construction of the Bindoon Hall. The first ball was held in the Bindoon Hall on 24 June 1939. In c1950, the CWA purchased the stage curtains which were pink hessian, and drawn open by Mrs Ogden. In 1972, the local storekeeper, George Rickson and orchardist Ernie Parkinson began lobbying for an extension of the SEC grid power from Tony's Place' 20 kilometres north to Bindoon town. They established a local subscription to fund the extension, and they then organised a Celebration Ball at the hall when the power was connected in Bindoon in December 1974. Five Debutant Balls have been held at the Bindoon Hall, 4 of them before 1987.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact or Redeemable
Authenticity: High Degree
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLE Harrison | Architect | 1939 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Newspaper Article" | Chittering Times | 1995 | |
| "Newspaper Article" | Chittering Times | 8 October 1996; |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4771 | Draft conservation plan : Bindoon Hall : prepared for Bindoon Theatre Inc. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1999 |
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 |
|---|
| Inter-War Functionalist |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, flat |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
20 Sep 1999Publish 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.