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Callawadda Memorial Hall

Location

Donald-Stawell Road CALLAWADDA, NORTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE

File Number

Original Hermes No: 104797

Level

[1/1]
CA 03 - Shire of Northern

Statement of Significance

The Memorial Hall off the Donald Stawell Road at Callawadda has significance as an important commemorative icon in the local area. Built in 1957 as a memorial to the soldiers who fought and died in the Second World War, the building appears to be in fair to good condition.

The Memorial Hall at Callawadda is of architectural interest as an example of postwar hall design. The architectural features of interest include the shallow pitched gable roof form, skillion verandah porch, horizontal timber weatherboard and strapped cement sheet wall cladding, timber framed windows and the titling that reads: "Callawadda Memorial Hall 1957."

The Memorial Hall at Callawadda is historically and socially significant at a LOCAL level. It is associated with the development of Callawadda in the mid 20th century, and it possibly commemorates the fallen soldiers in the Second World War. Built in 1957, the hall has served the community throughout the 20th century. It is recognised and valued by the Callawadda community for cultural, commemorative and recreational reasons.

Overall, the Memorial Hall at Callawadda is of LOCAL significance.

RECOMMENDED LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE: LOCAL

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