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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).

A special meeting was held on Saturday, 8 June 1907 ‘To consider as to whether it be possible to raise funds in the district to erect the hall instead of borrowing from the bank.’  Mr P Sutton suggested that the chairman ask the members present what amount each one would be prepared to lend at the same interest as charged by the bank.  The minutes recorded that:

‘The following gentlemen then signified their willingness to lend the sums, standing to their name, when required, interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum to be paid, and the capital to be refunded as funds permit.

‘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

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                              £100 ($200)

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It 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.                                                            

The hall has been managed by volunteers since its construction.

Reference material from Kenilworth Farmers' Assembly Hall to Gheerulla Hall: A long and arduous journey Edited by Blair & Lenore Meldrum (2007).