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Greenethorpe Soldiers Memorial Hall.
In August 1920 a public meeting was held in Greenethorpe and it was decided to erect a School of Arts and Soldiers Memorial Hall. It was proposed that the building would be erected in one of the parks on Edward Square. This idea was sanctioned, but happily abandoned when Mr C H Freudenstein, donated the 2 blocks of land where the Greenethorpe Soldiers Memorial Hall now stands. Building Started on the 4th of June 1921, with an estimated cost of 1100 pounds excluding piano and furnishings. The building was to be 60ft by 30ft with a 14ft stage. Two Anti-rooms (whatever that is) will provide accommodation and a committee room at the rear. The Foundation Stone was laid at 3:30pm on the 24th of August 1921, by Mr R.K. Dempster late of Gambarra Station. Mr Dempster was presented with a silver trowel to lay the Foundation Stone he is quoted as saying: This Building as represented by this stone, was a small but very earnest compliment to brave men who so heroically gave their lives for their country. When the Foundation Stone was laid there was 400 pound in donations, the committee had secured a 400 pound overdraft and they raised 110 pounds on the day. The Hall was completed and opened on the 24th of August 1922 at the cost of 1200 pounds. A fibro kitchen was added in 1928 (apparently, much to the delight of the ladies). The polished wood honour board was unveiled on the 25th September 1929. Ironically a machine gun was also unveiled on the same day. We would love to know where this machine gun is today. On the 26th September 1947 a large brick Memorial Porch was opened at the cost of 1000 pounds. There was an upstairs included for the provision of film projection. The porch was opened by Lt – Colonial Anderson VC and a WW2 Honour Board made of Queensland Maple was also unveiled. The honour boards face each other in the hall and now have been erected in our new external memorial garden. |
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Committee News
The Outdoor Memorial Garden looked amazing for the Anzac Day service. THANK YOU from the whole community to the mowers, whipper-snippers, waterers and weeders, all volunteers, who have given their time to see the turf , trees and shrubs prosper. A meeting was held after the working bee on the 22nd April. Looking for "ideas" for the front cover of the Anniversary Cook Book. Looking for any old photos of a Greenethorpe village bakery, general store, or other appropriate photos. Next meeting will be on 27th May at 7.00 in the Supper room. Finalisation of the Hall’s 100 year celebrations will be discussed. |
Committee members
President - Warwick Hodges
Vice President - Jim Bryant
Secretary - Jill Allen
Treasurer/Public Officer - Corrie Bryant
President - Warwick Hodges
Vice President - Jim Bryant
Secretary - Jill Allen
Treasurer/Public Officer - Corrie Bryant