Jack Shand Building
In the winter of 1992 the Havelock Suburban Hall was donated to the Museum by Mr. Jack Shand to be used as a support building. The Hall was built at a cost of £100-10-01 by Neil Wratt and assisted by Doug Coward and the local settlers who gave voluntary labour. It was opened on 6th December 1938.
The flooring used was Matai at a cost of 25 shillings per 100 feet.
The Hall was the focal point of the Havelock Suburban Valley and was used for farmer's meetings, church services, dances, social gatherings and birthday celebrations.
During World War 2 the Hall was used for fundraising and the ‘send off' and ‘welcome home' for the Havelock Suburban servicemen.
From when it was first opened the Country Women's Institute held their monthly meetings there.
