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.

Committee News
Firstly, a Happy and Healthy new year to all our readers. Harvest has been a long, drawn out and hard time for everyone. The end is in sight for most, thank goodness. Many thanks to Barb and her workers for doing such a fabulous job feeding everyone during this difficult time.
The Christmas Village and Farm gate “lights/ decoration “ competition has been run and won. Winners will be announced at the Australia Day gathering.
Speaking of which, fingers crossed it will be held this year. If Covid rules permit, we will gather at 8.30 am on January 26th at the Oval, for the Annual Cricket match, Northern Tillers VS Southern Silo Busters. This game is for everyone, no experience necessary, just a good pair of eyes( preferably no one-eyed umpires or scorers) hands, legs and lungs !!!!!! Watermelon and iced water provided . Following the match, a B-B-Q lunch will be provided.
After lunch the Greenethorpe Citizens of the Year 2021 will be presented, Winners of the Lights competition and Player of the Cricket Match. Volunteers will be needed for the Day’s activities. For catering and setting up please call Warwick or Jill. Call team captains for team selection!!!! Please bring player t-shirts if you have one ( or 2!!!! )
Patty’s and Jack’s farewell was a huge success. Latest reports from Woolgoolga are happy and positive. Their address is 114/ 11 McIntosh
Crescent, Woolgoolga 2456
It is with great sadness that I report the death of Robert George (Rob) Watt. Rob was a well known and loved Greenethorpian, raised on “Sunnyside”. Our love and sincere sympathy to Deb, Luke, Sam and Courtney and Deb’s and Rob’s extended family. He will be missed by so many.

Jill Allen
Hall Secretary

Minutes
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General_23-7-20
General 13-8-20
General_22-10-20a
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Financials_22-10-20
General 4-3-21a
General 4-3-21 b
Financials 4-3-21
Minutes 22-4-21
Financials 22-4-21
Minutes 27-5-21
Financials 27-5-21
EOFY June_2021
Financials 22-7-21
Minutes 22-7-21
Financials 21-10-21

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      Committee members
      President - Warwick Hodges
      Vice President - Jim Bryant
      Secretary - Jill Allen
      Treasurer/Public Officer - Corrie Bryant

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