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Former Moonee Ponds RSL Hall
30 Holmes Road MOONEE PONDS, Moonee Valley City

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RSSILA Hall Holmes Rd 1.jpg
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Moonee Valley Heritage Review 1998
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Statement of Significance

The former Retumed Soldiers' and Sailors' Imperial League of Australia Essendon

Branch building at no. 30 Holmes Road, Essendon, was erected in 192~21 following

the formation of the Branch in 1919. It is historically and aesthetically important It is

historically important (Criterion A) in that its presence in the Holmes Road streetscape

recalls the importance of the former RSSILA just after the Great War whilst its design

(Criterian E) is expressive of the emotionally charged times in which it was built

through its use of monumental Neo Classical forms with upper level loggia from which

the public could be addressed on special occasions. The later additions have

compromised this significance by concealing the original facade and by reducing the

space for public gatherings at the front.

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    • Physical Description 1

      Former Moonee Ponds RSL Hall - Physical Description 1

      An imposing Neo Classical public building of the inter-war period now with wings extending to Holmes Road. The original facade, now partially obscured by the wings, has an arcaded lower level with a surmounting loggia of three bays, the bays on either side having windows and the entire composition being subdivided into three parts by red brick pilasters with stylised cement decoration in lieu of capitals.' The Complete facade is unified by a simple frieze and plain parapet treatment.

      Integrity

      Former Moonee Ponds RSL Hall - Integrity

      Condition: Sound. Integrity: Medium, paint colour scheme unsympathetic.

      Historical Australian Themes

      Former Moonee Ponds RSL Hall - Historical Australian Themes

      8. Developing cultural institutions and ways oflife. 8.5 Forming associations.

      Veterans Description for Public

      Former Moonee Ponds RSL Hall - Veterans Description for Public

      The former Returned Soldiers' and Sailors' Imperial League of Australia Essendon Branch building, at 30 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds, was erected in 1921 following the formation of the Branch in 1919. The foundation stone for which was laid on October 31st 1920, by the Governor General Lord Forster. The ceremony was then followed by a memorial service . The Branch had an astounding membership of 3,000, compared to the Victorian state-wide membership of 40,000. The hall described initially as a "clubroom", was completed by honorary builder C.W.H.Mears. Activities of the Branch over the years included organising Armistice Day celebrations and conducting Appeals.

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Moonee Valley - City of Moonee Valley Heritage Study

      Author: Andrew Ward
      Year: 1998
      Grading:

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