Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Cnr Cahill St & Great Eastern Hwy Nangeenan
Location Details
Great Eastern Hwy- fmr Main St Eastern edge of town site
Construction Date
Constructed from 1912
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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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Apr 1999 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
At the Nangeenan Progress ASSOC. Meeting on 19 February, 1905, a letter from the Public Works Department outlined regulations for the erection of halls and other public buildings. The Leake Government made it clear that apart from a Government Subsidy, they would have to provide their own funds. They eventually purchased bricks, but were dissatisfied with them so they were then sold and it was decided to use stone for the walls. Oregon timber was purchased for the roof and finally for the cost of 750 Pounds the Nangeenan Hall was opened on 9 August, 1913 by the Hon T.H. Bath M.L.A.
The building is of social significance as the one-time community centre of Nangeenan.
Physical Description
The hall lies approximately 30 metres from the highway, which now occupies the alignment of the original eastern railway line.
The main (stone) part of the .building has flat arched doorways on three sides, centrally placed, with two vertical windows on both sides of the doors on thè longer sides. There is some cracking over doors and windows. The north wall is timber stud, with a flat metal.
lining to the hall and weatherboard lining to the kitchen, which confirms the kitchen was added later. These weatherboards and some of the floorboards have suffered damage from white ants. Roof framing employs timber trusses and an elaborate system of the rods. The current owner has been in occupation since 1994 and is restoring the building for tourist use.
History
Themes: Social and Civic Activities - Entertainment
Integrity/Authenticity
The building is largely original and has a high-integrity.
Modifications: Corrugated iron, kitchen addition at rear under skillion roof;
two external chimneys at the back of the kitchen appear to have been built at different times.
Condition
Fair to Poor
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Merredin Tourist" booklet | Merredin Tourist & Information Centre (Inc) | 1979 |
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 |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
31 Jan 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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