Memorial Hall Committee
The Brinkworth Memorial Hall Committee is responsible for the maintenance and development of the facility and ensuring that it is accessible for use by the community and other organisations and individuals.
The major fundraiser each year is an annual winetasting and smorgasbord featuring Clare Valley wines which has been running unbroken since 1970.
The Hall can be hired for all types of functions from our caretaker. Persons interested in the hire of the hall facility can obtain additional information by contacting nikdi@westnet.com.au
The first Hall Committee was formed in April 1895 when residents met to discuss building a public hall. Construction commenced in 1900 and in 1905 the public hall was affiliated with the South Australian Institutes Association, and a library and reading room established at the rear of the hall.
The building of the memorial front to the hall was commenced in 1919 to honour the servicemen in the First World War. The foundation stone was laid by Hon H N Barwell, the Attorney General in February 1920.
In August 1920 the property was transferred to the trustees of the Institute.
In 1962 it was felt that the facilities were inadequate, so plans for a new hall were drawn up. R. Steele Hall MP laid the foundation on 25 May 1962 and the building was opened on 21 September 1962 by the Institute President E C Wundke.
The affiliation with the South Australian Institutes Association ended in 1985 when the Institute Committee disbanded, the library transferred to the primary school and the Brinkworth Memorial Hall Committee in its present guise was formed.
Throughout this whole period there have been committees, which have guided the development, maintenance and use of the hall. They are the forerunners of the present Brinkworth Memorial Hall Committee. Over the many years of operation of the Memorial Hall Committee and its predecessors, the majority of local families have had representatives serve extended periods of membership on the committee.
Throughout this whole period there have been committees, which have guided the development, maintenance and use of the hall. They are the forerunners of the present Brinkworth Memorial Hall Committee. Over the many years of operation of the Memorial Hall Committee and its predecessors, the majority of local families have had representatives serve extended periods of membership on the committee.
At the 30th Annual Winetasting in 2000 the then Chairman expressed concerns about the ability to continue because of the need for additional membership of the Committee. Within the week the committee was revitalised and is today one of the strongest committees in Brinkworth. On a broader scale this Annual Event just would not happen without the community as a whole. Everyone contributes something; money, foodstuffs, time and effort all of which culminate in a great evening and a positive contribution to the community and region, because the funds raised ensure that maintenance of the facility continues and ensures future use for all. In 2005 the committee organised yet another highly successful Winetasting and Smorgasbord, the 35th.
In recent times the organisation has moved into a more business like level of operation undertaking strategic planning and an inventory of the condition of the facility. The Strategic Focus 2005-2010 outlines the direction the committee intends to take over the next few years to ensure viability of the facility for the whole community.
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