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Location89 Noble Street, NEWTOWN VIC 3220 - Property No 203310 LevelIncl in HO area indiv sig |
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A Listed - State Significance (PROPOSED ONLY)
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
This building was constructed in 1915 by the Geelong architects, Laird and Buchan, has state historical significance as an example of the development of local community services and as an illustration of the major role typically played by sport and recreation in the community life of Victorian country towns. I has architectural significance at state level as an important recreational building and for the virtuosity in its gloriously sinuous Art Noveau timber fretwork decorations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Existing Listings - None Recommendations - HBR, RNE, LPS GBR, Place References City of Newtown & Chilwell Centenary, 1858-1958, p.11 (gives the opening date as 21 November, 1914); Glady's Seaton, Model Borough, City of Newtown, 1983, p.72 (gives opening date as 7 February, 1914). Newtown rate book 195-16 South Ward No 864. Ibid 1923, No 944; Ibid 1938, No 1044 Newtown Rate Book 1915-1916 South Ward No 864.
Recreation and Entertainment
Sports Club