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The hall was erected to commemorate those who served in World War One.

A soldiers’ memorial hall was opened at Dereel on Saturday. The unveiling of a machine gun was performed by Mr A. Bell, M.L.C. The other speakers were Mr. D. H. Gibson M.L.A. ; Cr. A. P. Bingley, president of the shire, and Cr. Tonkin. The building cost £550, and there was now a debt of £100. 
The Ballarat Star (VIC), 25 May 1921. 

Location

Address:Swamp Road, , Dereel, 3352
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.819526
Long: 143.752656
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Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1
Actual Event Start Date:04-August-1914
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Actual Event End Date:28-June-1919
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 21st May, 1921
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Source: RSLV,SKP,VWHI, MA
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