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The cost was estimated at 34,533 pounds ($ 69,066), it was decided to only build a single southern wing along Little Malop Street. The foundation stone was laid on April 9, 1855 by the then-Mayor Dr William Baylie. The wing was completed soon after.
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was first acquired by the council in 1854. Two acres (0.8 hectares) in size, it was on the corner of Little Malop and Gheringhap Streets. A design competition was held, with 12 entries being received. The winning entry was submitted by a Melbourne
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The single southern wing remained alone until the early 1900s. Suggestions were made to move the Town Hall to another site, with a referendum being held in 1914 proposing the council move to the former
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building on Moorabool Street. This proposal was defeated, with the original design being completed, opening in June 1917. It remains today, with minor additions at the rear.
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is a civic building located on Gheringhap Street in central
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Geelong
Victoria
City of Geelong
City of Greater Geelong
City Hall
architect
Joseph Reed

Geelong Grammar
ISBN
0-9592863-5-7
"Sale of Harding Park, Geelong"
the original
38°08′50″S 144°21′27″E / 38.1472°S 144.3575°E / -38.1472; 144.3575
Categories
Buildings and structures in Geelong
Neoclassical architecture in Australia
Town halls in Victoria (state)

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