Goomeri Hall of memory

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There is no exact date available for the opening of the Goomeri Hall of memory, but it appears to have been opened in the second half of 1926.
The memorial Hall Building committee purchased a store from Nanango for removal and it was erected on its present site by A Kopp and W Toop. The Hal committee formed to raise funds for the new building, did not expect to have permanent status.



On 31 st of March 1926, in the committee meeting, they decided to obtain a loan of 150 pounds from the local bank. The building was built quickly and leased to Mr. A Rich for his picture show.
The hall was painted by Ray Winston who was also responsible for the leaf design surrounding the main stage.
There used to be a flag pole on top of the hall but it was struck by lightning and never replaced.
During the second world war, the basement of the hall becomes the storage place for 600 tons of emergency supply. At the time there was concern that Northern and Coastal areas would be bombed and invaded by the Japanese. The basement was partitioned in 1947 to make a club and meeting place for the RSL. The citizen Military Force used the RSL room like a drill room and the ground as a parade ground.
until 1952 the picture show was still running in the hall attracting good audience but the fear was that Television would eventually reach all part of Australia
The Kilkivan Shire council took over responsibility for the hall in 1971.


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Reference - History of Kilkivan shire by Dulcie Logan, Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia

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