Rosewood Scrub Historical Society Building facts for kids
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| Location | 73 Edmond Street, Marburg, City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia |
| Design period | 1900 - 1914 (early 20th century) |
| Built | 1913 |
| Official name: Rosewood Shire Council Branch Office, Rosewood Shire Council Office, Walloon Shire Council Office & Meeting Hall | |
| Type | state heritage (built) |
| Designated | 21 October 1992 |
| Reference no. | 600731 |
| Significant period | 1913 (fabric) 1910s-1970s (historical, social) |
| Builders | Anton Jendrachowski |
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The Rosewood Scrub Historical Society Building is a special old building in Marburg, Queensland, Australia. It used to be a shire hall, which is like a town hall for a local area. Anton Jendrachowski built it in 1913. This building is also known by other names, like the Walloon Shire Council Office. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992, meaning it's protected because of its history.
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History of the Building
Early Days as a Council Office
This small wooden building was put up in the middle of 1913. It was built to be the offices and meeting place for the Walloon Shire Council. A "shire council" is a local government group that looks after a specific area.
Even though the town of Walloon was started in the 1860s, Marburg became the main place for local government. Marburg was set up later, in the late 1870s, in the middle of the Rosewood Scrub area. The Walloon Divisional Board, which was the first local government group, started in 1879. They met in different places before settling in Marburg. In 1903, this board became the Walloon Shire Council.
Building a New Home
By 1912, the council's old office in Marburg was in very bad shape. They asked the Queensland Lands Commissioner if they could use part of the Marburg water reserve to build new offices. They liked the part of the reserve on Edmond Street because it was in the town center. It was also close to the railway station, which had opened in Marburg in late 1911. The council was given permission to use the land in early 1913.
In March 1913, the council asked builders to offer prices for the new building. Anton Jendrachowski, a builder from Marburg, built the two-room office in June that year. The cost was £126. The larger front room was used for council meetings. People could also come there to do business with the council. The smaller room at the back was for the Shire Clerk's office. This is where council documents were stored. The Walloon Shire Council held its first meeting in the new building on 7 July 1913.
Changes Over Time
The building served as the Walloon Shire Council's office until early 1917. At that time, the Shire of Walloon was split up. Parts of it joined Rosewood Shire and Ipswich Shire. Marburg became part of Rosewood Shire. The last meeting of the Walloon Shire Council in this building was on 8 February 1917. The Rosewood Shire Council continued to use the Marburg building as a branch office for some time. This might have been into the 1920s, when Marburg was growing a lot.
Later, the Queensland Country Women's Association (CWA) rented the building. They used it from 1932 until about 1943. During World War II, the Marburg CWA stopped meeting for a while. The building was then used by the local War Comforts Fund. This group helped people during the war. The CWA started using the building again in 1946. They stayed there into the 1970s. Over the years, many other community groups have also used the building. These include the Marburg Scouts Group and the Marburg Progress Association. Today, the Rosewood Scrub Historical Society uses the building.
What the Building Looks Like
This building is small and has only one floor. It is made of weatherboard, which is a type of timber siding. The roof is made of corrugated iron and has a gable shape. The building faces Edmond Street to the south. It is next to the old Queensland National Bank and the First World War memorial.
The building stands on timber stumps. It has a verandah at the front (south side). The wall on the verandah side is made of single timber boards. There are double doors in the middle for entry. The verandah has a curved corrugated iron roof. It also has timber posts, a cross-braced fence, and steps in the middle.
On the east and west sides, there is one window with a metal cover. On the north side, there is a timber door with a timber ramp leading up to it. There is also a brick public toilet block to the southeast of the building.
Why It's a Heritage Site
The Rosewood Scrub Historical Society Building was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992. This means it is important for several reasons:
Showing Queensland's History
The building, built in 1913, helps us understand how local government developed in the Marburg area. It shows how local government worked in a small Queensland country town in the early 1900s.
Its Beautiful Look
The building has a look and feel that the Marburg community values. This includes its shape, size, and the materials it's made from. It also adds to the overall look of Edmond Street and the town of Marburg.
Important to the Community
This building is part of a historic area in the center of Marburg. This area also includes the old Queensland National Bank, the First World War memorial, and the Marburg Hotel. The people of Marburg and the surrounding area value this whole precinct for its social and cultural importance.
