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Kiama Masonic Temple

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This is one of about half a dozen buildings of 1870s or earlier date in the central area of the town. It has social history significance as evidence of the expansion of Kiama's institutions following the starting of the stone crushing industry in 1871. It is a sympathetic neighbour to the other 19th
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The building was built as a Temperance Hall between 1876 and 1878 by contractor James Dinning at a reputed cost of £1500, on land purchased from William Geogheghan. It was operated by the National Division of the
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century buildings in the vicinity which are an important reminder of the former townscape character of Kiama and its history as a quarrying town.
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It still serves as a Masonic Lodge in 2018. Lodge Kiama No. 35 has been meeting continuously in the building since 1909.
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published by the State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) 2018 under
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The temple is a simple rectangular building of rendered brick. The porch has a simple
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is a heritage-listed masonic temple and former temperance hall at 46 Collins Street,
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National Trust of Australia (NSW) Country Register - classification card
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Location of Kiama Masonic Temple in New South Wales
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Kiama, New South Wales
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Kiama Masonic Temple is located in New South Wales
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