Some of the original decorative plaster work inside the Littlehampton Peace Memorial Institute, South Australia
J and A G Johnston Ltd of Oakbank presented the hall committee with a half acre block of land suitable for a public hall. Six guarantors pledged the sum of £600 towards the hall cost. A Plowman, a mason, did the foundation work free of cost, while H Coppin gave the necessary stone from his paddock near Littlehampton. This was quarried and carted by voluntary labour.
Monday 27 January 1919 saw residents and many visitors assembling to witness the laying of the foundation stone. The name of the hall to be “Littlehampton Peace Memorial Institute”.
James Legg JP, of Blakiston laid the stone. The ceremony was followed by a long program of sports, stalls, luncheon and afternoon tea.
The dimensions of the new hall are length 55 feet, of which is to be allowed 15 feet for a stage; width 30 feet; height of walls 14 feet.
The Mount Barker Brass Band enlivened the proceedings during the afternoon with a liberal program of musical items, and the committee appreciate the valuable assistance of the bandsmen.
Saturday 29 August 1936 saw the laying of a Foundation stone of the additions to the Institute and a South Australia Centenary tablet at the front of the hall.
The Foundation tablet was laid by Mrs W Nitschke, of Littlehampton, who, with her family, has been a consistent supporter of the hall, and still takes an active interest in anything for the benefit of that institution.
The Centenary tablet was laid by Mr J A Coppin, one of the oldest residents of the town, living there for over 80 years. Mr. Coppin is one of the original trustees and guarantors of the hall, and he has always taken an interest in anything for the welfare of the town.
On 29 May 1954 hundreds gathered for the laying of the foundation stone of the War Memorial supper room and kitchen. The stone was laid by the Hon A G Cameron, MHR, in honour of those who served in World War Two.
Secretary of the appeal committee, Mr. M. J. O'Malley, briefly outlined the history of the appeal. He said that although the War Memorial supper room and kitchen was mooted in 1945 building restrictions had for a period of years prevented commencement of the project. Progress since work commenced has been good and the walls have been completed ready for roofing. Overall measurements of the two rooms when finished will be 60 feet long by 25 feet wide. Anticipated total cost is £2000.
"This stone was laid by Hon. A. G. Cameron, M.H.R. on Saturday, 29th May, 1954,
in honour of those who served in World War II."
Ref: Mount Barker Courier and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Advertiser 31-1-1919, 3-9-1936, 2-6-1954.
Some of the original decorative plaster work inside the Littlehampton Peace Memorial Institute, South Australia
J and A G Johnston Ltd of Oakbank presented the hall committee with a half acre block of land suitable for a public hall. Six guarantors pledged the sum of £600 towards the hall cost. A Plowman, a mason, did the foundation work free of cost, while H Coppin gave the necessary stone from his paddock near Littlehampton. This was quarried and carted by voluntary labour.
Monday 27 January 1919 saw residents and many visitors assembling to witness the laying of the foundation stone. The name of the hall to be “Littlehampton Peace Memorial Institute”.
James Legg JP, of Blakiston laid the stone. The ceremony was followed by a long program of sports, stalls, luncheon and afternoon tea.
The dimensions of the new hall are length 55 feet, of which is to be allowed 15 feet for a stage; width 30 feet; height of walls 14 feet.
The Mount Barker Brass Band enlivened the proceedings during the afternoon with a liberal program of musical items, and the committee appreciate the valuable assistance of the bandsmen.
Saturday 29 August 1936 saw the laying of a Foundation stone of the additions to the Institute and a South Australia Centenary tablet at the front of the hall.
The Foundation tablet was laid by Mrs W Nitschke, of Littlehampton, who, with her family, has been a consistent supporter of the hall, and still takes an active interest in anything for the benefit of that institution.
The Centenary tablet was laid by Mr J A Coppin, one of the oldest residents of the town, living there for over 80 years. Mr. Coppin is one of the original trustees and guarantors of the hall, and he has always taken an interest in anything for the welfare of the town.
On 29 May 1954 hundreds gathered for the laying of the foundation stone of the War Memorial supper room and kitchen. The stone was laid by the Hon A G Cameron, MHR, in honour of those who served in World War Two.
Secretary of the appeal committee, Mr. M. J. O'Malley, briefly outlined the history of the appeal. He said that although the War Memorial supper room and kitchen was mooted in 1945 building restrictions had for a period of years prevented commencement of the project. Progress since work commenced has been good and the walls have been completed ready for roofing. Overall measurements of the two rooms when finished will be 60 feet long by 25 feet wide. Anticipated total cost is £2000.
"This stone was laid by Hon. A. G. Cameron, M.H.R. on Saturday, 29th May, 1954,
in honour of those who served in World War II."
Ref: Mount Barker Courier and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Advertiser 31-1-1919, 3-9-1936, 2-6-1954.