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The hall commemorates those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One. The foyer features an stained glass ceiling and a marble scroll of honour bearing the names of those who died in service or were killed in action and the local governing body.
The official opening which was performed by Major-General Sir Talbot Hobbs took place in front of more than 1000 people. The building was completed at a cost of £5000 which had been entirely subscribed by the people of the district.
The West Australian (Perth) 21st August 1926.
Location
Address: | 97 Albany Highway, Kojonup, 6395 |
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State: | WA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.832682 Long: 117.159064 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: | Frank J. Coote (Architect) |
Monument Manufacturer: | Alex Thomson (Builder) |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 20th August, 1926 |
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1926
Memorial Hall
Kojonup
Local Government Memorial Buildings
This stone was laid 11th Novr 1925 by J. G. Finlay, Esq. J.P. (late Lieut. A.I.F.) of the Kojonup Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers League
W. C. Cussons Esq. Chairman - Kojonup District Road Board
Frank J. Coote. Architect Alex. Thomson M.L.A. Contractor