ARAWATA PUBLIC HALL
401 FAIRBANK ROAD, ARAWATA, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
Internally, the building has an original coved ceiling with structural ties and a raised stage at one end.
Non-original alterations and additions are not significant.
Aesthetically, it is an historic landmark within Arawata. The aesthetic values of the hall are enhanced by the mature trees, which provide a related setting. (Criterion E)
It has social significance for its strong and enduring associations with the Arawata community through its continuous use as a hall for over 80 years, and the historic community attachment to this place is also demonstrated by the centenary memorial. Along with the nearby church it has played an important role in the development of the local community and is an integral part of the identity of the Arawata district. (Criterion G)
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ARAWATA PUBLIC HALL - Physical Description 1
The Arawata Public Hall is a single storey timber building sheeted in bullnose weatherboards with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The projecting entrance at the east end has a gabled roof. The main hall has a floor space of 45 ft by 26 ft with a raised stage at one end, and there is a kitchen, supper room and ante room. Other notable elements include:
-The multi-pane double hung windows
- Exposed rafter ends
- The coved ceiling with structural ties.
The Hall is situated in proximity to the Arawata Union Church and the site of the former Arawata State School.Heritage Study and Grading
South Gippsland - South Gippsland Heritage Study
Author: David Helms with Trevor Westmore
Year: 2004
Grading:
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