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Orford War Memorial Hall

Other Name former Orford Mechanics Institute; Orford Public Hall Location Dicks Road, Orford VIC 3284 File Number Original Hermes No: 121901 Level -

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The Orford War Memorial Hall is located on the former main road through the town of Orford. It is a gabled building constructed of timber and corrugated iron. It possibly constitutes a remodelling in the 1920s of the Orford Mechanics Institute Hall which was erected in 1909.

How is it significant?
The Orford war memorial hall is of historical and social significance to the Shire of Moyne.

Why is it significant?
The Orford war memorial hall is of local historical significance for its part in the development of the Orford township, through its origins as the local mechanics institute erected in 1909. It is also of local historical significance as an example of a public hall dedicated to the memory of local soldiers. In this respect it is important for its dual role as a public hall and as a war memorial.

The Orford war memorial hall is of social significance as a war memorial and as a community facility in use for almost 100 years. It has social significance for its role as a venue for local community meetings, social gatherings and entertainment.