Yacka Institute, Mid North South Australia
THE YACKA INSTITUTE opened 20 October 1876
It is a very good structure, and erected in a favourable position. The dimensions are 39 x 29 outside, and 14 feet high. The plastering and ceiling have not yet been completed, but it answers a good purpose even in an unfinished state. Mr. J. Paterson, President of the Institute, stated that Mr. G. C. Hawker, M.P., was to have opened the building, but unfortunately he was unable to be present, and therefore the duty devolved on himself. There was, he said, little or no debt on it, for the work had been paid for as it advanced. The total cost so far was £200, and that amount had been raised by subscription, together with the Government grant. It was intended to use the building as a public school, and for any denomination requiring it for divine service on Sundays.
Considerable interest had been taken in the institution, but he would be exceedingly glad if those in the neighbourhood who had not identified themselves with it would become subscribers, as it was only 2s. 6d. per quarter and 2s. 6d. entrance fee. It was generally the custom to build a library first and then build the hall, but they had constructed the reading-room first. They intended, however, to extend the institution as the requirements of the place demanded. He then declared the Institute opened, and three hearty cheers were given.
Ref: South Australian Register 25-10-1876
Yacka Institute, Mid North South Australia
THE YACKA INSTITUTE opened 20 October 1876
It is a very good structure, and erected in a favourable position. The dimensions are 39 x 29 outside, and 14 feet high. The plastering and ceiling have not yet been completed, but it answers a good purpose even in an unfinished state. Mr. J. Paterson, President of the Institute, stated that Mr. G. C. Hawker, M.P., was to have opened the building, but unfortunately he was unable to be present, and therefore the duty devolved on himself. There was, he said, little or no debt on it, for the work had been paid for as it advanced. The total cost so far was £200, and that amount had been raised by subscription, together with the Government grant. It was intended to use the building as a public school, and for any denomination requiring it for divine service on Sundays.
Considerable interest had been taken in the institution, but he would be exceedingly glad if those in the neighbourhood who had not identified themselves with it would become subscribers, as it was only 2s. 6d. per quarter and 2s. 6d. entrance fee. It was generally the custom to build a library first and then build the hall, but they had constructed the reading-room first. They intended, however, to extend the institution as the requirements of the place demanded. He then declared the Institute opened, and three hearty cheers were given.
Ref: South Australian Register 25-10-1876