Local Government
Kojonup
Region
Great Southern
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Location
129 Albany Hwy Kojonup
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1953
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
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| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 04 Oct 2015 | Some/Moderate |
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Statement of Significance
The CWA Centre has historic, aesthetic and social significance. It was the first purpose-built CWA centre to be built in Kojonup, and in the post-war boom period when the CWA was at its peak. It is a well executed, simple building with a high level of authentic fabric and still used for its original purpose. The place is associated with the CWA which has been a very important institution in Kojonup and in most regional areas in WA, demonstrating the significance of the work and activities undertaken by women.
Physical Description
Local bricks, tiled roof, large timber windows. The building is essentially a L-Shape, with hipped room and concrete verandah set in the L. The style reflects Post-War Austerity/Post War Bungalow and is well-executed construction.
History
The Kojonup Branch of CWA was established in 1932 meeting in the Memorial Hall. In 1946 the CWA started fundraising to build their own centre, under the leadership of Branch President Mrs F Owen, and by the end of 1952 enough funds had been raised to make a start. The tender for construction was awarded in January 1953 to Harold Jones and construction commenced in March 1953. J. F. Cavanagh supervised the construction of the building. The Foundation Stone was unveiled on 14th May 1953 by Marjorie Caw, Foundation President (1932). It was completed and officially opened on 16th October 1953 by State President Lady McLarty, with over 200 attending.
As well as being the headquarters for the local CWA, the CWA Memorial Centre was also built as a memorial to the men and women who gave their lives in both World Wars. Its design comprised a large meeting room, loungeroom, kitchen and toilets.
The centre functioned as a rest rooms when families came to town on market days, as well as providing meeting rooms for hire. The Kojonup District High School was based there for some years until staffing restrictions caused it to move back to the school grounds. Owing to increasing age of members, it was decided at a Special General Meeting in January 2010 to transfer ownership to the Shire.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity - High
Authenticity - High
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | CWA Hall |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Other Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Ceramic Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
Creation Date
27 Mar 2018Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
27 Mar 2018Disclaimer
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