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The history of the Gheerulla Hall is closely aligned with the development of the district originally known as Yahoo Creek.  The Kenilworth Farmers' Association constructed the hall on land purchased from Mr. H. Fritz for ten pounds ($20) in 1907 with funds donated by members namely:-

 Mr H Fritz             £  25 ($50)

 Mr P H Sutton     £  25

 Mr H Gordon       £  10 ($20)

 Mr E Pickering    £  10

 Mr J McGinn       £  20 ($40)

 Mr A McGinn      £  10

Hall 1959It is believed, though not recorded, that the original hall was 40 feet (12.192 metres) long and 24 feet (7.315 metres) wide.  The hall has been twice renovated and extended first in 1928 and again in 1957.

The hall has been utilised by this community for more than a century and has been the scene of balls, "moving pictures" shown by the travelling picture show man in the early 20th century, church services, weddings, wedding receptions, birthday parties, carol singing, community celebrations and funerals.

Carols               Church Service                Funeral                Adams Wedding               Wedding dress     

The hall has been managed by volunteers since its construction, with grandchildren of those first committee members now involved in its preservation.

New roofIn recent years the Hall Committee has been greatly assisted by support from the Maroochy Shire Council and in 2008 a grant from the Jupiter's Casino Community Benefit Fund has facilitated the replacement of the century old iron on the roof. (Photograph Birgit Kehr) 

New windows constructed by the North Coast Joinery at Forest Glen in the style of timber framing used by the builders in 1907 has been enabled by a grant from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council in 2009.

The Hall Committee conducts one major fund raising event each year.  On the first Friday night of December a Cent Auction is held commencing at 7.30 p.m..  This function is supported by members of the local community as well as local businesses and enterprises from Gympie and the Sunshine Coast Council areas. 



    Click on photograph to view more of 2009 Cent Sale



All businesses who donate prizes are acknowledged on the night of the cent auction as well as on this website.
Photographs of Cent Auction prizes by Blair & Lenore Meldrum


To make a booking for the hall, please call 07 54723090
Booking Form for the Gheerulla Hall.


The following busines assists the Committee in maintaining the Hall:-
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Reference material from Kenilworth Farmers' Assembly Hall to Gheerulla Hall: A long and arduous journey Edited by Blair & Lenore Meldrum (2007).  This publication is available to purchase from the Secretary, Gheerulla Hall & Recreation Centre Committee, PO Box 198, Kenilworth Q 4574 at a cost of $15 which includes postage and packaging.