Local Government
Kent
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Martin St Nyabing
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Exhibition Hall
Construction Date
Constructed from 1925
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 | 12 Jul 1997 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The Agricultural Show is an important annual event in the Shire of Kent, and one which has had, over the years, positive social and cultural implications in the shire. The hall is therefore representative of this event.
Physical Description
A simple single storey structure clad in corrugated iron, displaying a basic symmetry with a truss roofed hall and lean-to, skillion, additions.
History
The first Agricultural Show in the Shire of Kent was held in November 1922. The following year , 1923, the Nyabing Agricultural Society was formed and by 1925 the shire had built their exhibition hall. In 1934 additions were made to the hall and in 1953 further extensions were made with the addition of a new bay which spanned the full length of the north wall. This facilitated wool displays, hence why it is also referred to as the exhibition hall.
In 1949 the Nyabing Agricultural Society officially changed its name to the Kent District Agricultural Society.
Integrity/Authenticity
Authenticity: high
Integrity: high
Condition
Fair
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Cultural activities |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
27 May 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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