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The former town hall was originally Newtown’s

controversial first School of Arts. The building’s original architect Frederick Holland was Newtown’s first mayor. Holland designed the building but after concerns it was structurally unsound, rival architect John Bibb stepped

in to oversee the demolition and construction of the second storey. Holland became mayor in 1863 but nursed a grievance toward his fellow councillors, which tainted council meetings until he was voted out two years later.

Now a Neighbourhood Centre.

Lively market outside on Saturday mornings.