Institute and Town Hall, 71 George Street, corner of Henry Street, Moonta, South Australia, 1885, Thomas Smeaton.

This was the fourth institute building in Moonta. It was constructed by Pollard and Cowling of limestone masonry with a rendered finish to the enablature, architraves and pilasters. Its dominant feature is the clock tower which was added in 1907. It accommodated a hall, 70 feet by 36 feet, a large library, ladies’ room, clerk’s room, room for weights and measures, and the Council Chambers on the ground floor, and five rooms, including a library, on the first floor.

Reference: York Peninsula Heritage Survey, Heritage South Australia.