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Traralgon Army Drill Hall

Location

40-50 Queens Parade, Traralgon VIC 3844

File Number

Original Hermes No: 119612

Level

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The building at 40 Queens Parade, Traralgon, was constructed in 1939 and used by the Australian Army as a Drill Hall during World War II. After the war, it was used as a factory by La Mode industries and Kayser employing local women until the Army took it over again in 1952 after which it was again used for drill purposes, by the 4th and 19th Prince of Wales Light Horse Royal Australian Army Corp.

How is it significant?
The Drill Hall at is of local 40 Queens Parade, Traralgon is of local historic and architectural significance to Latrobe City.

Why is it significant?
Historically, it is significant as an illustration of the facilities constructed during World War II and has continued to have a long association with the Australian Army. It is also significant for its use as a factory employing local women after the war. (RNE criteria A.4, D.2, H.1)

The building is architecturally significant as an intact example of an army drill hall. The significance of the place as a representative example is enhanced by its relatively high degree of external integrity. (RNE criterion D.2)

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