Our Story

The Progress Association was formed in about 1949 and building of the hall commenced in 1953 after years of fund raising. The train station opposite the hall was the site of many of the activities. There are relatives here today of those who gave their time to make this building possible.
These include

• Neil Cosgrave…grandfather at original opening
• Dent Family
• McKay Family
• Wells Family
• Wimperis Family

The hall was built so those living in the Creek had a centre for their social activities.
All the money required for its construction was through fund raising with no assistance from the then Roads Board.
Eventually the hall opening was set for November 1955 and the event was a great success.
The hall continued to be used for weddings, dances, Christmas tree celebrations and birthday parties. The kitchen area was also added plus the patio around the outside.

The monies for these additions were generally on a dollar-for-dollar basis with the now Mundaring shire.

In the early 1970’s a move was made to have some tennis courts in the Creek however the hall site was declared not suitable, but there was some land in Robinson road that may be suitable. However, with some strong support from 2 of our councillors Claude Burgess from Glen Forrest and Don Barrett Leonard, land on the western side of the hall became available and 2 courts were built.

Again, community support was strong and most of the construction of clubrooms, lighting and a practice wall was built by our local volunteers.

Our hall and tennis courts were built so the local community had access to these facilities at a reasonable cost
Some black clouds emerged when the government announced that non incorporated associations could not manage public monies. The progress association lost a considerable amount of money and the hall keys were to be controlled by the shire. This meant to hold meetings the association had to pay the same rate as any other person in the metropolitan area.

Regardless to say local participation in the hall maintenance became non-existent.

Starting about 10 years ago there had been discussions about the demolition of our hall and tennis courts which again brought the community together with the aim of saving the only central area that is recognised as the hub of the creek.

After many meetings a lease from the shire was obtained and ownership of the hall is back in local hands.

The upgrade of the hall has involved many people offering their services. Even people just passing whilst work has been carried out on the hall have stopped to help where ever able and although it is not possible to mention them all, I would like to acknowledge John from JJ’s Concrete and Limestone and his team. JJ has worked with us making many suggestions of improvement and adding many extras at no cost to the hall. His humour has made a tedious job at times easier.
Another special mention goes to Rob Demassio and family for their help and work done for just the cost of materials. Our youngest helper is only 4 years of age and he insists on coming down with his uncle and blowing leaves off the veranda. Thanks, Will.

A big thank you again to you The Honourable Mr Ken Wyatt, Federal Member for Hasluck and Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs for organising the grant through the current Federal Government Grants System. This last grant has provided for most of the current upgrades to our local community asset under the current committee.