Sunbury Memorial Hall

Stawell Street SUNBURY, HUME CITY

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Statement of Significance

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  • Historical Australian Themes

    Sunbury Memorial Hall - Historical Australian Themes

    Historic Theme(s): 'Towns/Hamlets'; 'Civic and Social Life'

    Physical Description 1

    Sunbury Memorial Hall - Physical Description 1

    The Sunbury Memorial Hall is basically a large brick hall, with auxiliary rooms at the rear. It is fronted by a main entrance section, which has a central hallway with meeting rooms to either side. The facade of the entrance is architecturally styled with a mixture of stripped classical motifs such as the fluted pilasters which flank the central entrance and edge the corners, and the flattened triangle of the parapet. The strong facade of horizontal and vertical lines is typical of civic buildings in the 30s. A curved canopy supported by two classically derived columns shelters the entrance and breaks the severity of the facade.

    The building is constructed of brick throughout, with a painted render finish to the front facade only.

    Veterans Description for Public

    Sunbury Memorial Hall - Veterans Description for Public

    The Sunbury Memorial Hall has its origins in the Sunbury Mechanics' Institute, which was erected on the same site in 1885. Remodelled in 1922 and renamed the Sunbury Memorial Hall, an act which expressed the desire of the community to commemorate local participation in the First World War.

    In March 1938, a fire destroyed part of the Memorial Hall and much rebuilding was required. This provided the catalyst for the resolution of a decade long argument in the community that there was an increasing need for 'a bigger and better hall'. The new hall was designed by architect Stuart Calder who first submitted his plans to the Council in May 1938. The Council required some alterations and the tenders were received in September. The successful contractor was R.A.Dickinson, who submitted a tender for some £4,000. A year later the Sunbury News announced that 'the "bigger and better" new Memorial Hall at Sunbury which has been rebuilt and furnished at a cost of £6,000 will be officially opened with a special Gala Grand Ball to be held next Wednesday next.'

    The hall is constructed from brick, with auxiliary rooms at the rear. It is fronted by a main entrance section, which has a central hallway with meeting rooms to either side. The facade of the entrance is architecturally styled with a mixture of stripped classical motifs such as the fluted pilasters which flank the central entrance and edge the corners, and the flattened triangle of the parapet. The strong facade of horizontal and vertical lines is typical of civic buildings in the 1930s. A curved canopy supported by two classically derived columns shelters the entrance and breaks the severity of the facade.

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Hume - City of Hume Heritage Study (Fmr Shire of Bulla)

    Author: David Moloney with Vicki Johnson
    Year: 1998
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