Our Elgin Hall 1933 - 1999 by Jilley Westgarth

Book Description

Secondhand. Good condition. Wear to book edges and corners, particularly front cover right tail corner now protected with book tape. Many marks on front and back covers.

The Elgin Siding was established in c1895 and became the centre of the Elgin community. The Elgin Hall is located in close proximity to the site of the Elgin Siding.

In 1931, the need for a community hall for dances and meetings was recognised in the Elgin community. Fred Viceroy donated land, and a committee led by Eugene Scott got a second hand building from Claymore (a mill town south east of Capel) where David Reid worked as a teamster.

A 'busy bee' of Elgin community members hauled the building into place. The Forestry Department donated jarrah logs and E Scott and helpers built a supper room.

The Elgin Hall was a popular social venue in the district, and a feature was the 'Elgin coffee' of hot milk and coffee essence. All functions contributed to paying off the hall. The hall was still used regularly by the Elgin community. (Heritage Council WA Register)