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1912 - 1969

Overview

Rectangular, open backed box with a rearward sloping top which has a raised section along the bottom edge. There are three arched windows cut into the front and has a faded red close hung behind them.

Historical information

The lectern was used at the Roleystone Hall which was also the Roleystone Congregational Church Mission Hall. Because the building was also available to the local community it had to be set up each week for Sunday Church services which was when this lectern was used.
In 1912 the Roleystone community, who wanted a community hall for their dances, concerts and meetings came to an agreement with the members of the local Congregational Church to build a community hall on church land. They agreed the hall would act as both a place for church services and community events. The hall, which was primarily built and funded by the local community was finished in 1913 and the Congregational community promptly consecrated the building and imposed rules on the building preventing the drinking of alcohol and dancing. This caused a split between the Roleystone Congregational Church community and the rest of the local community, The hall was used by the Congregational Church up until 1969 when they moved into a new building constructed next to the hall.
The hall was still used by the local community for singing, meetings and events where alcohol was not served and no dancing was required
In 1922 the Roleystone Progress Association raised further funds for and built a community hall on what is today Brookton Highway. This hall operated through to the 1970s when a new community hall was built on Jarrah Road. The 'Old Roleystone Hall' was renovated and turned into the home of the Roleystone Theatre Group who continue to operate out of the hall today.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-AK1976.185

Themes

People
Social History

Material

Cloth

Wood

Width

350 mm

Height or length

325 mm

Depth

445 mm

Keywords

Roleystone

Congregational Church Roleystone

GWYNNE Family

Year

1912 - 1969

Statement of significance

:This object is part of a collection associated with significant buildings in the City of Armadale. These buildings have played a role in the social, economic and or spiritual development of the district. They can also be aesthetically and architecturally significant. The building can also be associated with significant people, organizations or businesses who have all had an impact on the City of Armadale.

This item was used at the Roleystone Hall (1913 - 1922) which also functioned as the Roleystone Congregation Church Mission Hall (1913 - 1969).

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Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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