Celebrating 100 years of Ngaio Town Hall

Today, the Ngaio Crofton Downs Residents Association in conjunction with the Onslow Historical Society, are celebrating 100 years since the opening of the Ngaio Town Hall in August 1925.

The Council of the day didn’t have the money to fund the building of a public hall in Ngaio, so under pressure from the newly established Ngaio Progressive Association (the forerunner of today’s residents association) agreement was reached for a £5000 loan over 10 years to be repaid by an additional rates charge on Ngaio ratepayers.

The grand opening was on Saturday, 1 August 1925, with a vaudeville concert and speeches from dignitaries, including the Mayor, Charles Norwood.

It was great to see the community come together to celebrate this momentous occasion.