The Municipality of Kew was proclaimed on 19 December 1860, then upgraded to a Borough (1863), a Town (1910) and finally a City (1921). From 1865, its offices were based in the former Athenaeum Hall in Walpole Street, which, although extended in 1883, inevitably became inadequate. Plans for a new purpose-built Town Hall were first mooted in the late 1880s, but fell prey to six subsequent decades of debate. During that time, many sites were considered and rejected, and several schemes prepared. Finally, in 1945, it was resolved to build a new civic centre as a war memorial. The council acquired Southesk, a mansion on the south-west corner of Cotham Road and Charles Street – first mooted as a possible Town Hall site two decades earlier – and plans for a civic precinct were drawn up by John Scarborough. The project stalled until 1957, when a Town Hall Committee was formed and a new architect appointed: Harold Bartlett of Leith & Bartlett. He also proposed an entire civic precinct, of which a large public hall would constitute Stage One. Designed to accommodate almost any public or official function, the space had had a small stage at one end for intimate theatrical productions, a larger stage at the other (with operable sunken orchestra pit) for musical performances, plus the most up-to-date equipment for live TV transmission. The building, befitting its original intent as a war memorial, was also to include a sculpted monument, for which a separate design competition was held. First prize went to George H Allen (1900-1972), long-time head of the Sculpture Department at RMIT and a former war artist himself (the only one, in fact, to have worked in the medium of sculpture). At the time of the Kew project, Allen was best known for his Cenotaph at the Shrine of Remembrance (1955) and a controversial abstract sculpture at Hume House in William Street (1957). Tenders for the new hall were called and the contract (worth £104,986) was awarded to H F Yuncken. The foundation stone was laid by the Mayor, Cr F C O'Brien, on 1 June 1959. Completion (initially scheduled for October) was delayed by the unavailability of certain materials; it was barely finished in time for the official opening (by Premier Henry Bolte) on 23 April 1960. The war memorial was unveiled two days later (Anzac Day) by Bolte's deputy, the Hon A G Rylah. Fittingly, that year also marked Kew's municipal centenary, and many celebratory events were held in and around the new civic centre in December, including a special council meeting (attended by the Prime Minister), a tree planting ceremony and a youth ball. Source: Survey of Built Heritage in Victoria: Stage Two (Built Heritage Pty Ltd., 2010)Historically significant commemorative plaqueMetal plaque relating to special Council meeting to mark centenary of Kew, 13th December 1960. This plaque was given to the Kew Historical Society in 1991 by the former City of Kew.A Special Meeting Of The / Kew City Council Was Held In / This Hall On 13th December 1960 / To Commemorate / The Centenary of Kew / Cr. W.H.S. Dickinson, M.B.E., J.P., / Mayorkew city hall, foundation stones - kew (vic), cr. w.h.s. dickinson, local government -- kew (vic.)

The first Palais dance theatre in Warrnambool was established in the Hotel Mansions on the corner of Kepler and Koroit Streets. When the hotel was destroyed by fire in 1929 the Palais was moved to the Oddfellows Hall in Koroit Street operating as a cinema. In 1939 the area in the Oddfellows Hall was converted into a dance floor, a skating rink and a squash court. The Palais dance hall continued until 1974. It had been a major entertainment venue in Warrnambool featuring many well known bands and singers over the years. This photograph is a fine memento of a most important entertainment venue in Warrnambool in the second half of the 20th century.A colour photograph of the interior of a dance hall showing the dance space, the lighting and the alcoves. The photograph is in two sections placed together. It is mounted on a yellow cardboard mount with a cut-out, printed name in cursive script. The black frame is made of composite material. A glass covering is over the photograph. On the back is a wire attachment for the hanging of the frame. There are crease and scratch markings in the bottom of the photograph.Palais de Dansepalais de danse warrnambool, the palais warrnambool, interior of the palais warrnambool, dance hall warrnambool, warrnambool

This photo shows the foundation stone that was erected on the Manchester Unity Hall site when it was built in 1961. The building was demolished to make way for the Local Government Center, presently housing the Rural City of Wangaratta. The first meeting of Manchester Unity members was held in Wangaratta 1863. This was an important sociocultural group in Wangaratta during the mid 20th Century.This photo shows the foundation stone that was erected on the Manchester Unity Hall site when it was built in 1961. The building was demolished to make way for the Local Government Center, presently housing the Rural City of Wangaratta and other government departments.manchester unity hall wangaratta muioof

Black and white photograph of Britannia Street, Mitcham, looking south. c. 1987. Note the Angling Club (foreground) and the original Scout Hall, later the Guide Hall. The hall was built c. 1920britannia street, mitcham, mitcham scout hall, mitcham guide hall, mitcham angling club

Taken by Gary Spivak, an officer of the City of Port Phillip involved with the reconstruction of heritage buildings to create low cost housing. this project was under his direction.B&W photos of Excelsior Hall 2003, prior to redevelopment into units 13 - view of hall from Northbuilt environment - civic, town planning, heritage, excelsior hall, rsl, returned services league

Taken by Gary Spivak, an officer of the City of Port Phillip involved with the reconstruction of heritage buildings to create low cost housing. this project was under his direction.B&W photos of Excelsior Hall 2003, prior to redevelopment into units 14 - view of Hall from Westbuilt environment - civic, town planning, heritage, excelsior hall, rsl, returned services league

Photograph of the decorated interior of the Rutherglen Memorial Hall full of people in Ball dress for the opening of the Memorial Hall in 1927.memorial hall, ball, dances

The 'Copy Shop' in Walpole Street, Kew was located in the former Masonic Hall. It was a community operated facility. The 'shop' was designed for use by groups to run off leaflets or newsletters. It also served as a community space where people could drop in for a coffee and leave leaflets and information about events in the City of Kew. Two polaroid photographs, Thea Sartori in a red jumper is in both photographs. The woman in the pink cardigan is Aileen Cahill. Both photos were taken at the 'Copy Shop' in the old Masonic Hall [demolished] in Walpole Street. front: "Copy Shop"copy shop - walpole street - kew (vic), community facilities -- city of kew, masonic hall -- kew (vic.)

CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Town Hallchristchurch, new zealand

Part of an estray collection of material from the former Tuberculosis Branch.Leather bound photograph album containing 41 black and white photographsMain Entrance Melbourne Town Hall

Small black & white original photograph of O'Sullivan's saddler & harness maker shop in Sussex Street, Linton.Back: "56, 1659, Mrs Hall".shops, saddlers, patrick o'sullivan

Red cloth cover with gold embossing on the spine 1103 pages ; 22cm ; illusLabel on inside cover 'Glenaroua Public Hall and Library' Stamp on various pages 'Glenaroua Public Hall and Library'short stories, kilmore mechanics institute library.

Under Sixteen Boys Basketball team winners of recent competition K Oglesby D Nickless D Macklin T Whelan T Whiteman H Bott S Ellis held in Recreation Hall Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Under Sixteen Boys Basketball team winners of recent competition K Oglesby, D Nickless, D Macklin, T Whelan, T Whiteman, H Bott, X Ellis held in Recreation Hall Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, basketball, recreation, clubs

Grampians House in Halls Gapbuildings, grampians house

Town hall with Crane and scaffoldingbuildings, town hall

Ballarat Town Hall at Christmaschristmas, ballarat town hall, christmas tree

Ballarat Town Hall Bellsbells, ballarat town hall

Colour photograph of a weatherboard Hall.fawcett hall and public library, fawcett

Colour photograph of a weatherboard Hall.fawcett hall and public library, fawcett, fawcett mechanics' institute

Colour photograph of the Guildford Hall.guidlford, guildford hall, guildford public hall

Organ at old masonic hallmasonic hall, organ

Production held at Mechanics Hallmisc., local identities