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First rehearsal of the Burra Cheer-up Ladies’ Band

Opened

Built through fundraising and with material and labour donated by local businesses and tradespeople, the Cheer-Up Hut opened on 4 November 1915.

Converted to migrant hostel

In 1947 the buildings formerly known as the SPF Hostel (Schools Patriotic Fund Hostel) and former Cheer Up Hut were converted into a migrant hostel. It was officially renamed the Immigration and Reception Depot, Elder Park in August 1948.