Stone laid by Mr R Butler Esq MP, Wednesday 4 September 1895.
A large number of visitors from the surrounding neighbourhood braved the elements and witnessed the laying of the foundation stone of the Institute: to house the acquired library of nearly 500 volumes.
Dimensions 45ft x 4” x 25ft 4”, with a space of 16ft from floor to ceiling.
Architect: Mr Hill
Contractor: Mr Quin
Mr W Gilbert MP then performed the opening ceremony: the building to accommodate about 240 people was built of stone raised in the district. [Ref: Bunyip (Gawler) 6-9-1895 and Adelaide Observer 2-11-1895]
*September 9—A successful entertainment, organized by the local Red Cross Committee (Secretary, Miss Mabel Oliver), was given in the institute on Wednesday evening. Mr J A Arnold presided.
Six little girls in nurses’ costumes sold sweets and violets, adding substantially to the evening's takings. A vote of thanks to all those who took part was carried, at the instance of Mr Hancock, seconded by Mr O O Marshall. [Ref: Observer (Adelaide SA) 16-9-1916]
*May 4—A farewell social was tendered in the local institute on Saturday evening to Ptes W K Oliver and G Bahr, who have enlisted for active service. The hall was crowded. Messrs J A Arnold (President), W Forrest, and J T Barnes spoke on behalf of Wasleys, and J Everett for old scholars of the Pinkerton Plains School. Reference was made to the sterling qualities of the departing guests. Mr W Forrest presented wristlet watches, shaving outfits, and fountain pen to each on behalf of Wasleys and Pinkerton Plain friends. A musical programme and supper followed. [Ref: Observer (Adelaide SA) 19-5-1917]
*July 2—A social afternoon was given to Nurse Eggers, on June 28, in the institute hall by the members of the Red Cross Society prior to her leaving for service abroad. The President (Mrs H F Koch) presented the guest with a dressing case, and Nurse Eggers suitably responded. Mrs Barnfield and Miss Fagg contributed songs, and Miss Schneider a musical selection.
In the evening the Farewell Soldiers’ Committee met in the institute to say farewell to Mr J T Barnes, who has enlisted. Mr W Oliver, on behalf of the town and district, presented the guest with a "carry all." Messrs J A Arnold, W Forrest, R H Oliver, and E Hancock also spoke and Mr Barnes responded. [Ref Observer (Adelaide SA) 14-7-1917]
*August 6— A farewell social was tendered to Pte Eggers on July 26, in the local institute, when there was a large attendance. Mr W Forrest presided, and on behalf of the town and district, presented the departing soldier with a wristlet watch.
Pte Eggers suitably responded. A musical programme was given. Speeches were delivered by Messrs W Forrest, R H Oliver, J A Arnold, and E Hancock. Pte Eggers has a brother serving in France. [Ref: The Register (Adelaide SA) 14-8-1918]
*WASLEYS, November 21—A large crowd assembled in the Wasleys Institute on Friday evening to witness the unveiling of an honour roll, containing the names of 73 men and a nurse of the Wasleys district, who left on active service. Mr R W Oliver (Chairman of the District Council) presided, and introduced Mrs A L Churches, of Terowie, a former resident of Wasleys, whose four brothers' names appeared on the roll. Mrs Churches unveiled the honour roll, which is a handsome metal one, and was provided by public subscription.
Addresses were given by Messrs W Forrest (secretary of the committee) and S Gent.
A musical programme was presented. The honour roll was placed in the custody of the district council. [Ref: Observer (Adelaide SA) 7-12-1918]
*At Wasleys on Sunday afternoon the Minister of Education (Hon R J Rudall) will address a gathering in the Institute where a memorial honour roll is to be unveiled by Miss A O'Leary, sister of the late Pte K O'Leary.
Arranged by the Wasleys Welcome Home Committee, of which Mr H G Hancock is Chairman, the ceremony will begin at 2.30 pm. Everyone is invited to attend. [Ref: Bunyip (Gawler SA) 30-7-1948]
*Wasleys Hall crowded for unveiling
On Sunday afternoon the Wasleys Memorial Hall was crowded to its doors, every available seat brought in was immediately filled, to witness the unveiling of the Honour Roll to 63 men and women of the district who served the Empire in World War II.
Mr H G Hancock was chairman, Mr E W Day attended to the secretarial duties, and the guest speaker was the Hon R J Rudall, Attorney-General and Minister of Education.
An impressive honour roll was unveiled by Miss Agnes O'Leary, sister of the only member, Ken O'Leary, who did not return. The role is placed on the left wall of the Memorial Hall, facing that on the opposite wall recording the names of those who served in World War I. [Ref: Bunyip (Gawler SA) 6-8-1948]
