Local Government
Victoria Plains
Region
Wheatbelt
21 Cavell St Calingiri
Caravan Park (fmr)
Victoria Plains
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1918, Constructed from 1926
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Oct 1998 | Category 5 | |
The site represents associations with the social and civic activities of the Calingiri community from 1918 to 1979.
In 1918, the first Calingiri Hall was built by voluntary labour under the guidance of Mr Abbott. It was opened by the then Premier, Sir Henry Lefroy. In 1923, the hall was badly damaged by hailstones, and although it was repaired, another storm in January 1926 damaged it beyond repair. The hall was demolished and another constructed on the site. It was opened on 14 October 1926, on the day of the first official Agricultural Show in Calingiri, by Col. Denton MLC. The Agricultural Society Show Balls were held in the hall. During the 1950s and 1960s, the hall was used for dances, weekly picture shows, travelling shows, agricultural shows, meetings, banquets, local organisations, wedding receptions, parties and school purposes. By the 1970s, maintenance was catching up on the building, and it was too small for some community events. It was demolished in 1979, by the Calingiri Football Club who were the successful tenderers. The Calingiri Recreational Hall which was opened in 1980.
Site
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| Erickson R; "The Victoria Plains". | Shire of Victoria Plains | 1971 |
Historic Site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| General | Specific |
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| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
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