Warooka Institute (now the Supper Room) on the left, and Warooka Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Yorke Peninsula South Australia
New Memorial Hall – Laying of the Foundation Stone
On Wednesday 6 July Mr Barlow introduced the Premier (Hon R L Butler) and asked him to lay the foundation stone. Mr Butler, referring to the proposed building, said the people of Warooka could congratulate themselves from a financial standpoint, and it spoke volumes from the standpoint of loyalty to those who gave their lives for King, Empire, and Freedom.
A splendid tea was provided by the ladies, who are to be congratulated on the success of their big undertaking, which realised the sum of £26 13/6.
A very successful social gathering was held in the evening at which addresses were given by the visiting legislators. The items by the Minlaton Glee Club were greatly appreciated.
The total proceeds for the day amounted to £140/12/6. [Ref: Pioneer (Yorketown) 15-7-1927]
Memorial to Soldiers – Hall opened
The Warooka Soldiers Memorial Hall, which was opened this afternoon by Brig-Gen S Price Weir DSO, is a fine building, which cost £2,429 without furnishings.
It is a credit to the residents of that town, who contributed practically the whole of the money required.
Mr W H Baker who died in August, was also a trustee and treasurer of the fund, and was responsible for collecting £1,500 of the amount required. [Ref: News (Adelaide) 15-2-1928]
Installation of New Piano
There was a large crowd present at the special dance held in the Warooka Memorial Hall recently, when the new piano purchased as a result of the Centenary Ball and "Miss Centenary" Competition was installed.
The President then conferred on Miss D Taheny the honour of being the first to play the new piano. Miss Taheny has been honorary pianiste for dances held in the hall for over 25 years, and after her overture received a great ovation.
The piano is a new concert Furness, which was used for several weeks at the Community Singing at the Adelaide Town Hall, where it was much admired.
The music for the dance was provided by Miss Taheny (piano), Messrs Barlow (saxophone), E C Murdock (violin), and Matthews (drums).
The Institute Committee ladies had charge of the supper arrangements. [Ref: Pioneer (Yorketown) 31-7-1936]
OPENING OF THE WAROOKA INSTITUTE
The new Institute at Warooka was formally opened Monday, July 20
The institute is a fine stone building, well seated with forms and with a good roomy stage. The committee, however, have not yet seen their way clear to erect a proscenium or ante-rooms at the back, but I am informed that they will be proceeded with shortly.
A luncheon followed which was well attended, as also was the tea held in the institute. The entertainment took place in the evening, and a crowded house seemed to greatly appreciate the excellent programme presented. [Ref: Yorke's Peninsula Advertiser 24-7-1885]
The land on which the building is erected was given to the committee by Mr James Day. The walls are of limestone, and the front has a southern aspect. Altogether the structure has a well proportioned and compact appearance, giving an internal measurement of 40 x 21 feet with a height from floor to ceiling of 14 feet. The ceiling is of matchboard, constructed on a high arch, and nicely stained and varnished. The opening ceremony was performed by Mr W H Beaglehole, MP, senior member for the district.
The entire cost, exclusive of material and labour given, amounted to about £230. The policy adopted by the committee, which they still intended to pursue, had been to get the money first and spend it afterwards. [Ref: South Australian Weekly Chronicle 25-7-1885]
Students received instruction at the Institute during the time their school was being repaired after the earthquake of 19 September. [Ref: Pioneer (Yorketown) Sat 11 October 1902]
From 1885 when the Institute Hall was opened, it was the centre of entertainment for the near Warooka area. Dances and concerts were held regularly, and concert parties of variable worth toured country areas.
Control of the Institute was passed to Council in 1892, and from then the school held its break-up concert there each year.
By 1908 moving pictures were regular entertainment at the hall, held on Wednesdays and dances on Saturdays.
Harry Porter from Minlaton had a big Overland car to generate power for the pictures, jacking up the rear wheels and running the generator from the car engine.
[Ref: Warooka Gateway to the Bottom End]
Warooka Institute (now the Supper Room) on the left, and Warooka Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Yorke Peninsula South Australia
New Memorial Hall – Laying of the Foundation Stone
On Wednesday 6 July Mr Barlow introduced the Premier (Hon R L Butler) and asked him to lay the foundation stone. Mr Butler, referring to the proposed building, said the people of Warooka could congratulate themselves from a financial standpoint, and it spoke volumes from the standpoint of loyalty to those who gave their lives for King, Empire, and Freedom.
A splendid tea was provided by the ladies, who are to be congratulated on the success of their big undertaking, which realised the sum of £26 13/6.
A very successful social gathering was held in the evening at which addresses were given by the visiting legislators. The items by the Minlaton Glee Club were greatly appreciated.
The total proceeds for the day amounted to £140/12/6. [Ref: Pioneer (Yorketown) 15-7-1927]
Memorial to Soldiers – Hall opened
The Warooka Soldiers Memorial Hall, which was opened this afternoon by Brig-Gen S Price Weir DSO, is a fine building, which cost £2,429 without furnishings.
It is a credit to the residents of that town, who contributed practically the whole of the money required.
Mr W H Baker who died in August, was also a trustee and treasurer of the fund, and was responsible for collecting £1,500 of the amount required. [Ref: News (Adelaide) 15-2-1928]
Installation of New Piano
There was a large crowd present at the special dance held in the Warooka Memorial Hall recently, when the new piano purchased as a result of the Centenary Ball and "Miss Centenary" Competition was installed.
The President then conferred on Miss D Taheny the honour of being the first to play the new piano. Miss Taheny has been honorary pianiste for dances held in the hall for over 25 years, and after her overture received a great ovation.
The piano is a new concert Furness, which was used for several weeks at the Community Singing at the Adelaide Town Hall, where it was much admired.
The music for the dance was provided by Miss Taheny (piano), Messrs Barlow (saxophone), E C Murdock (violin), and Matthews (drums).
The Institute Committee ladies had charge of the supper arrangements. [Ref: Pioneer (Yorketown) 31-7-1936]
OPENING OF THE WAROOKA INSTITUTE
The new Institute at Warooka was formally opened Monday, July 20
The institute is a fine stone building, well seated with forms and with a good roomy stage. The committee, however, have not yet seen their way clear to erect a proscenium or ante-rooms at the back, but I am informed that they will be proceeded with shortly.
A luncheon followed which was well attended, as also was the tea held in the institute. The entertainment took place in the evening, and a crowded house seemed to greatly appreciate the excellent programme presented. [Ref: Yorke's Peninsula Advertiser 24-7-1885]
The land on which the building is erected was given to the committee by Mr James Day. The walls are of limestone, and the front has a southern aspect. Altogether the structure has a well proportioned and compact appearance, giving an internal measurement of 40 x 21 feet with a height from floor to ceiling of 14 feet. The ceiling is of matchboard, constructed on a high arch, and nicely stained and varnished. The opening ceremony was performed by Mr W H Beaglehole, MP, senior member for the district.
The entire cost, exclusive of material and labour given, amounted to about £230. The policy adopted by the committee, which they still intended to pursue, had been to get the money first and spend it afterwards. [Ref: South Australian Weekly Chronicle 25-7-1885]
Students received instruction at the Institute during the time their school was being repaired after the earthquake of 19 September. [Ref: Pioneer (Yorketown) Sat 11 October 1902]
From 1885 when the Institute Hall was opened, it was the centre of entertainment for the near Warooka area. Dances and concerts were held regularly, and concert parties of variable worth toured country areas.
Control of the Institute was passed to Council in 1892, and from then the school held its break-up concert there each year.
By 1908 moving pictures were regular entertainment at the hall, held on Wednesdays and dances on Saturdays.
Harry Porter from Minlaton had a big Overland car to generate power for the pictures, jacking up the rear wheels and running the generator from the car engine.
[Ref: Warooka Gateway to the Bottom End]