It was back to the ‘roaring twenties’ on Saturday night in Darlington Point to celebrate the hall’s centenary and reopening.
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An historic Riley Motor Car parked at the entrance greeted guests, many of whom were dressed in typical 1920s flapper fashion.
A ceremony was held during the evening to mark the centenary and the recently completed refurbishments, made possible with $400,000 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” that was now more accessible to the community.
“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 organisers were happy with the turnout, and are looking forward to many other activities and celebrations in the hall.
Following on from Saturday night’s event, a very popular drop-in session was held at the hall on Sunday with a veteran car display by Griffith Veteran Car Club.
Haidee and Josh Verlin and Dan and Lindy Walters.
Robert, Nadeen and Joanne Curphey.
Sue Mitchell, Maggie Burns and Annie Mitchell.
Jody and Ella Heath in front of the 1952 Riley Motor Car.
Shane Ronan and Dookie Thorne provided the entertainment.
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