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Heritage Livingnational TRust of South Australiatrust news continuedProvisional State Heritage listingfor the Union HallOn 16th February the Union Hall at theUniversity of Adelaide was given provisionalState Heritage listing by the Register Committeeof the SA Heritage Council, which is now askingfor public submissions (until May 16th).These submissions should address the threecriteria that the Union Hall has met, (a), (b)and (e).The following is taken from the SA HeritageBranch assessment of heritage value:• The Union Hall demonstrates importantaspects of the evolution of the State’s history,reflecting both the profound changes inpost-war university student life, and thedevelopment of the performing arts in SouthAustralia.• The Union Hall is one of a small number ofsignificant public auditoria dating from themid-twentieth century in South Australia,and is one of the few representatives of hallsor theatres designed in the functionalistarchitectural style to have survivedsubstantially intact.• The Union Hall demonstrates a highdegree of creative, aesthetic or technicalaccomplishment … A distinctly modernbuilding, it reflects the internationalarchitectural influences of the post-warperiod, with a respectful reference to itsneo-classical neighboursWe would encourage Trust members to makea submission. A large number of submissionssupporting the listing will demonstrate communitysupport for the building. Submissions should besent to Ms Judith Carr, Chairperson, SA HeritageCouncil, GPO Box 1047, Adelaide SA 5001.ABOVE: Union Hall from northern side.Photo Marcus Beresford.A final word from Dr Ross Thorne, retiredProfessor of Architecture at the University ofSydney, and widely published author on thesubject of theatre architecture and, according tothe Heritage Branch report, an acknowledgedexpert in this field:The Union Hall is for its time, for before itstime, and for decades after its time, a rare andremarkably accomplished and generous theatredesign for its functional accommodation …Functionally the Hall (theatre) is a gem … andranks as one of the best (perhaps the best)modest audience capacity theatres, not only inSouth Australia but in the country as a whole.The Union Hall was nominated by the Adelaide andInner Suburbs Branch with assistance from NTSACouncillor David Beaumont.ABOVE: Union Hall from rear.Photo Marcus Beresford.Volunteering Opportunities for the National Trust of SA.The Head Office situated in Beaumont House, 631 Glynburn Road, Beaumont, requires volunteers withexperience in human resources, fundraising, gardening and marketing or sales .The Trust is also seeking an involvement of a volunteer who has the drive and initiative to connect withyoung people to establish a National Trust of South Australia Youth Program.If you are able to volunteer your services with experiences in these fields call (08) 8202 9200or email admin@nationaltrustsa.org.aupage 12