Moorlands / remaining infrastructure of Moorlands railway siding platforms on the now closed Pinnaroo Line established 1906, Murray Mallee South Australia
Moorlands is a settlement that developed around the Moorlands railway siding on the line to Pinnaroo. It was named after the woolshed nearby that belonged to the Moorlands Station.
Moorlands Community Hall erected in 1922–1923 on land donated by Mr Frederick William Jaensch who also laid the foundation stone. Mr Jaensch owned Moorlands Station, an extensive property in the Murray Mallee.
The hall was completely built with voluntary labour: and used for school during the week and church on Sundays.
Public meeting held 24 October 1923 - and decision made to affiliate the hall with the South Australian Institutes Association.
In 1955 hall extended with the addition of supper room.
*Moorlands Sept 5
Last Saturday [2 September] the foundation stone of an Institute was laid by Mr F W Jaensch, senior, in the presence of a large gathering. Several substantial donations were place on the stone, Mr Jaensch being the chief donor.
The building will cost about £500, of which £314 has been gathered. A programme of sport was gone through, followed by a concert in the evening.
The chief performers were the school children, under Miss Ford (teacher), Mrs Spurr, Misses Ford, Mrs Wilmshurst, Mrs H & A A Miatke, Miss Johns, and other.
The takings for the day amounted to about £60. [Ref: Observer 23-9-1922]
*Moorlands August 6
A successful concert was given by the school children on Saturday night. Mr H R Miatke presided.
The children performed under the direction of Miss Ford, the head teacher. About £4 was secured for the school funds. [Ref: Register 8-8-1923]
*Moorlands August 28
The townspeople have for years past been holding entertainments to raise funds for the erection of an institute hall.
At the end of last year sufficient money was in hand to commence building operations.
Mr F W Jaensch generously gave a piece of land near to the railway station. The building has been completed, and is now also used as a school.
Mr A J Spurr is secretary of the institute and Mr H R Miatke is chairman.
It was recently decided that a piano was urgently needed, and fetes and entertainments have been held to raise the money.
A concert was held last Saturday night, and proved highly successful. [Ref: Register 30-8-1923]
*Dance at moorlands
A most enjoyable dance was held in the Moorlands Institute Hall on Saturday evening. Musical items were rendered by Messrs S Scorgie and P Colgan, and the music for dancing was performed by Messrs Jackson and Wilmshurst.
A delicious supper was arranged by the ladies. [Ref: Register 28-9-1923]
*Moorlands Oct 20
On Saturday, the annual sports meeting was held on grounds lent by Mr F W Jaensch.
A concert was given in the institute hall in the evening. Prizes were distributed. A dance followed: Mrs Johns, Miss Phillips and Messrs Golding, Wilmshurst, Jackson and Davies played. [Ref: Register 26-10-1923]
*Moorlands Oct 25
A ‘busy bee” was held yesterday to build a shelter at the rear of the institute hall.
The work was hindered by showers.
During the dinner hour a public meeting was held to inaugurate the institute, and the following were elected on the committee: Messrs R Miatke (President), A W F Wilmshurst (Vice-President), L Spurr (secretary and treasurer), Mrs H R Miatke, Miss L Ford, Messrs A F Miatke, A B Miatke, and R V Piggott. [Ref: Register 30-10-1923]
Moorlands / remaining infrastructure of Moorlands railway siding platforms on the now closed Pinnaroo Line established 1906, Murray Mallee South Australia
Moorlands is a settlement that developed around the Moorlands railway siding on the line to Pinnaroo. It was named after the woolshed nearby that belonged to the Moorlands Station.
Moorlands Community Hall erected in 1922–1923 on land donated by Mr Frederick William Jaensch who also laid the foundation stone. Mr Jaensch owned Moorlands Station, an extensive property in the Murray Mallee.
The hall was completely built with voluntary labour: and used for school during the week and church on Sundays.
Public meeting held 24 October 1923 - and decision made to affiliate the hall with the South Australian Institutes Association.
In 1955 hall extended with the addition of supper room.
*Moorlands Sept 5
Last Saturday [2 September] the foundation stone of an Institute was laid by Mr F W Jaensch, senior, in the presence of a large gathering. Several substantial donations were place on the stone, Mr Jaensch being the chief donor.
The building will cost about £500, of which £314 has been gathered. A programme of sport was gone through, followed by a concert in the evening.
The chief performers were the school children, under Miss Ford (teacher), Mrs Spurr, Misses Ford, Mrs Wilmshurst, Mrs H & A A Miatke, Miss Johns, and other.
The takings for the day amounted to about £60. [Ref: Observer 23-9-1922]
*Moorlands August 6
A successful concert was given by the school children on Saturday night. Mr H R Miatke presided.
The children performed under the direction of Miss Ford, the head teacher. About £4 was secured for the school funds. [Ref: Register 8-8-1923]
*Moorlands August 28
The townspeople have for years past been holding entertainments to raise funds for the erection of an institute hall.
At the end of last year sufficient money was in hand to commence building operations.
Mr F W Jaensch generously gave a piece of land near to the railway station. The building has been completed, and is now also used as a school.
Mr A J Spurr is secretary of the institute and Mr H R Miatke is chairman.
It was recently decided that a piano was urgently needed, and fetes and entertainments have been held to raise the money.
A concert was held last Saturday night, and proved highly successful. [Ref: Register 30-8-1923]
*Dance at moorlands
A most enjoyable dance was held in the Moorlands Institute Hall on Saturday evening. Musical items were rendered by Messrs S Scorgie and P Colgan, and the music for dancing was performed by Messrs Jackson and Wilmshurst.
A delicious supper was arranged by the ladies. [Ref: Register 28-9-1923]
*Moorlands Oct 20
On Saturday, the annual sports meeting was held on grounds lent by Mr F W Jaensch.
A concert was given in the institute hall in the evening. Prizes were distributed. A dance followed: Mrs Johns, Miss Phillips and Messrs Golding, Wilmshurst, Jackson and Davies played. [Ref: Register 26-10-1923]
*Moorlands Oct 25
A ‘busy bee” was held yesterday to build a shelter at the rear of the institute hall.
The work was hindered by showers.
During the dinner hour a public meeting was held to inaugurate the institute, and the following were elected on the committee: Messrs R Miatke (President), A W F Wilmshurst (Vice-President), L Spurr (secretary and treasurer), Mrs H R Miatke, Miss L Ford, Messrs A F Miatke, A B Miatke, and R V Piggott. [Ref: Register 30-10-1923]