Yuna Memorial Hall

Statement of Significance

The Yuna Memorial Hall has considerable local social and historic significance for the important role the hall has
played in the local community since its construction in 1961. The style and materials of the building are typical of
this era of construction. The Hall is a significant part of the built fabric of the town.

Physical Description

The Yuna Memorial Hall is a simple rectangular building of red brick construction with a low pitch gable asbestos
roof. The main entrance is to the western facade via three concrete steps to a recessed porch with a flat concrete
awning extending beyond the building line. Internally the Hall has timber floors and a plasterboard acoustic panel
ceiling. The projector room is located above the entry demonstrating the varied uses necessary and required by the
community. Overall the building is quite well detailed whilst typically plain and is a good example of its type for the
period. Extensions where carried out in 1966 to add a library to the south side of the building. A further extension
was carried out in 1981 to add the lesser hall to the north east corner.

History

With the growth of the small town of Yuna it was soon decided that a hall was required to hold social and civic
occasions. Crops were grown to fundraise for the building of the new Yuna Memorial Hall, which cost 14,000 pounds
to build. This money was raised over a two year period. Only one tender was received for the building of the new
hall – that of W. Marcolina. The Yuna Memorial Hall was officially opened on 21 October 1961 by the Premier, the
Honourable David Brand MLA, this being followed by a special commemorative dinner at the Yuna Hotel. The hall
has been used for various purposes over the years, including social functions, School Concerts, public meetings,
election polling stations, sporting events and movies. The building has undergone two main extensions since its
construction – in 1966 to add a Library to the south side and in 1981 to accommodate the lesser hall to the north
east corner.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Original Fabric: Main Hall Form
Modifications: Two additions

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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