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The hall was erected to commemorate those who served in World War One.
Before the outbreak of war in 1914, plans were prepared for a hall and offices. In 1915, ratepayers voted in favour of a proposed loan for this purpose, but it was deferred due to the war and the difficulty of raising finance. In 1919, it was decided to erect the building as a memorial to those who had fought in the war.
On 24 September, the Governor, Sir William Grey Ellison-Macartney, KCMG, laid the foundation stone. On 13 October 1921, Premier Sir James Mitchell officially opened the Soldiers' Memorial Hall.
Location
| Address: | Bentley Street, Donnybrook, 6239 |
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| State: | WA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.575999 Long: 115.823436 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
| Designer: | Edward Summerhayes |
| Link: | http://www.heritage.wa.gov.au |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 24th September, 1919 |
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Soldiers Memorial Hall
Plaque :
Soldiers Memorial
This stone was laid by His Excellency the Governor the Right Hon. Sir William Grey Ellison-Macartney, P.C., K.C.M.G.
Sept. 24th 1919.
V. C. Mitchell, Chairman S. M. Comm.
P. E. Port, Secy.
Jas. Egan J.P., Chairman P.R.B.
H. Mead, Secy.
E. Summerhayes F.R.I.S.A. Architect.
