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
Our AGM was held 14th July. Office Bearers elected-
President-Warwick Hodges
Vice President- Jim Bryant
Treasurer- Corrie Bryant
Secretary- Lynne Watt
Vice Secretaries – Jill Allen and Liz Watt
Public Officer- Corrie Bryant
Grants Committee- Liz Watt Corrie Bryant

Next meeting is Thursday 22nd September 2022 at 6pm in the supper room. This will be a 'planning' session to finalise details for our Centenary Celebration.

Thank you to Jill
Jill Allen has been the Hall’s secretary for the past 8  years. She has been a passionate advocate for the Hall. Her dedication and service to the Hall and the wider Greenethorpe community always went above and beyond. Even though she is stepping down from the Hall’s Secretary position, knowing Jill she will continue to help and serve her community in any way she can.

Minutes
​EOFY June 2021
2021-7-21 Financial
2021-7-21 General
2021-10-21 Financial
2021-10-21 General a
2021-10-21 General b
​2022-03-3  Special
2022-04-7 Financial 1
2022-04-7 Financial 2
2022-05-26_Financial
2022-05-26_General
2022-06-28_Special Meeting
2022-06-30_EOFY
2022-06-30_Trial_Balance
2022-07-14_AGM_Minutes
2022-07-14_Financial
2022-07-14_General
2022-07-14 Presidents Report SMHall

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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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