Town Hall Centenary
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The town council recently made inquiries as to what amount could be borrowed for the purpose, and has ascertained that £5,000 can be borrowed on the security of the rates.
A few months ago an agitation was on foot to enlarge the Clare Town Hall to meet public requirements. Opinion was divided as to the best means of making the improvement desired, and, the cost being great, the matter was allowed to drop for the time. It is obvious, however, that the matter must be taken up again within a few years and some-
thing definite decided upon.
NEW TOWN HALL SITE FOR CLARE.
CLARE, July 16.—
Another step towards a new town hall for Clare was made on Tuesday evening, when Mrs. Christison, on behalf of the donors, presented the deeds of the old mill property to the mayor (Captain Menzies), as the representative of the town.
NEW TOWN HALL FOR CLARE.
On Saturday last a poll of rate-payers of the Town of Clare was taken to decide whether power should be given by the Town Council to borrow up to £5,000 on the security of the rates, or not, for the erection of a new Town Hall on the old mill site
THE NEW TOWN HALL FOR CLARE.
The Corporation has received a number of plans for the proposed new town hall, which are now on view at the Corporation office
Tenders are called in our advertising columns for the erection of the new Hall for Clare. Mr Chris A. Smith is the architect. Tenders must be in by Thursday March 19th, and plans and specifications can be seen at the Town Clerk's office.
The New Town Hall For Clare.
The Mayor, (Captain Menzies) announced on Tuesday evening that the contract for the New Town Hall for Clare had been let to Mr. A. J. Bowley for £6,990. The work is to be completed within nine months.
Foundation Stone Laid. CLARE
- Wednesday- .
The foundation stone of the new town hall for Clare, which is centrally situated in Main street, was laid by His Excellency the Administrator (Mr. Acting Chief Justice Poole).
There was a large attendance of residents and school children, and the Mayor of Clare (Capt. D. Menzies) presided.
Opening Ceremony.
A crowd of more than a thousand people congregated around the town hall for the opening ceremony.
The National Anthem was sung by the school children, and an address of welcome was read by the town Clerk (Mr. A. Wightman).
His Excellency acknowledged the expression of loyalty.
The Mayor asked the Governor to open the hall.
The ceremony, the Governor said, was one of which every resident of Clare and the surrounding districts had awaited for years.
When they viewed Its architectural structure and beautiful decoration they could realize they had a hall to be proud of and to boast about.
The building and furnishing of the hall had cost more than £8000.
He thanked all who had assisted in the erection, and appealed to the people to stand by future corporations in meeting the liabilities.
For much more information,
Visit the exhibition in the Foyer of the Clare Town Hall until May 31 '26
Visit the web page Town Hall Centenary at the ClareHistory.com website.
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