Original School of Arts
Second School of Arts
Present School of Arts
The School of Arts
The first School of Arts, built in 1889, was destroyed by fire. A new building was constructed but it too burned down on 25 April 1923.
The School of Arts Committee met the very next day to plan a new building. The library re-opened in St Mary's Institute with books imported from London by Mount Morgan Mine Manager, A. Boyd. His company also supplied plans for a new building, eventually erected by W. Butcher and R. Ames. The cost was largely covered by a State Government loan of 300 pounds. The library and reading room opened in 24 April 1924.
The hall opened with a Grand Ball on 20 August 1924. It is used for films, balls, theatrical performances and large public events. In World War Two, American soldiers used it for accommodation and recreation. The School of Arts is currently undergoing refurbishment.
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