The Hall

Originally surveyed in 1908 as a part of the wider ‘Bookpurnong Station’ the area was named after a tiny two roomed building in the paddock across from where The Bugle Hut sits today. The original Bugle Hut has now crumbled, and has been lost to time like many of the other buildings in the area. By 1917, the population of Bugle Hut had grown large enough to have the need for a joint hall, and school. Local landowners donated the land itself and tradespeople donated their labour and skill; with the help of local builder Heinrich Nickolai, the Bugle Hut Institute is what you see today.

This tiny building became the heart of the suburb, hosting fundraisers, school dances, horse races and even the odd church sermon. From 1917 through to the official closure in 1957 the building was prized by the community; from thereafter it began to become a piece of history.

We had grand plans to bring this building back to life; which we have achieved in a new fresh way. Our hope being that the laughter, community and sense of place can soon see The Bugle Hut welcome people to the area and revive what was once a time-honoured gathering place.