Noble Park residents came together to celebrate a major milestone for the Noble Park Public Hall on April 5.
They marked 100 years of community spirit, dedication and shared memories.
Greater Dandenong Mayor, Councillor Jim Memeti attended the celebration and shared in the memories of several generations of locals who had used the hall.
Cr Memeti said the hall was always the centre of community life in Noble Park.
“Built on land generously donated by the Buckley family, this hall has been the cornerstone of the Noble Park community since its inception,” Cr Memeti said.
“In 1917 a trust was formed, decreeing that the land should be owned by the residents. This is still the case 100 years on.”
A board of trustees continues to manage the hall, ensuring the community connection stays in place.
“Although the residents of Noble Park still own the property, the buildings are leased to Council and this partnership allows us to maintain this essential community hub.”
Over its history the hall has hosted everything from public meetings to community dances, sports club meetings, a museum and dance classes, and now hosts a childcare centre, kindergarten, maternal and child health services and Council’s customer service centre.
