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St. Albans Community Hall Youth Club / Tin Shed
Main Road East, ST ALBANS VIC 3021 - Property No 98
St. Albans Community Hall Youth Club / Tin Shed
Main Road East, ST ALBANS VIC 3021 - Property No 98
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Statement of Significance
Statement of Significance
The St.Albans Youth Club is of local social and historical significance as a demonstration of the community-inspired and directed services which were created in St.Albans, following the great population boom of the post World War Two period. At a time when many young families, particularly from European migrant backgrounds, were establishing themselves in the area, the youth club provided an outlet for young people where other services (sports clubs, libraries, etc.) were greatly lacking. The building form of portable recycled Quonset hut and vernacular basalt block facade also demonstrates the make-do, self-sufficient character of the club's instigators. The Club is also significant for its association with the local community activist, Jack Cameron, and, following his death, the work carried on by his wife, Mrs. Lorna Cameron.Show more
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St. Albans Community Hall Youth Club / Tin Shed - Physical Description 1
Description
A bluestone front of roughly-mortared road pitchers has been built across the north end of a former Army Nissen (or Quonset) hut at the west end of Errington Reserve. The main structure is of curved corrugated iron on angle iron and timber framework, with inserted timber door and window frames. Other additions have been made to provide toilet facilities and extra space and parts of the interior have been lined with panel board. Some landscaping with Australian species has been carried out around the building.St. Albans Community Hall Youth Club / Tin Shed - Physical Conditions
In fair condition, reflecting the adaptive nature of its home-made construction.
St. Albans Community Hall Youth Club / Tin Shed - Historical Australian Themes
8 Developing Australia's cultural life
8.1 Organising recreationHeritage Study and Grading
Brimbank - Brimbank City Council Post-contact Cultural Heritage Study
Author: G. Vines
Year: 2000
Grading: Local
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