It was back to the Roaring Twenties on Saturday night in Darlington Point to celebrate
the local Shire Hall’s centenary and reopening, following refurbishments.
An historic Riley Motor Car parked at the entrance greeted guests, many of whom were
impeccably turned out in typical 1920s flapper fashion.
A ceremony was held during the evening to mark the centenary and also the completed
refurbishments, made possible with $400,000 in funding from the NSW Government.
Murrumbidgee Council Mayor, Ruth McRae said it was tremendous the hall was now
restored to its former glory and can be used for its original purpose to host community
and family gatherings and events.
Cr McRae said it truly is a beautiful hall and Council is very pleased that the community
will have access to it again.
“It now has a fully-fitted out commercial kitchen and catering supplies, which can be
utilised by the community,” she said.
Murrumbidgee Council provided seed funding to the Darlington Point Public School P&C
and Heritage Darlington Point to coordinate the event and raise funds.
Darlington Point Public School P&C President, Annie Mitchell said the P&C was extremely
happy with the turnout and looks forward to many other activities and celebrations in
the Hall.
Coinciding with Saturday night’s event, was a very popular drop-in Sunday session at the
Hall with a veteran car display by Griffith Veteran Car Club.
