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The town of Pearcedale had a slow beginning.

In 1889 it had a few shops and a Post Office, Public Hall and Primary School.

However the depression effected the town and the School closed in 1892, 38 years before the depression began, and the Post Office in 1893.

The School re-opened in 1902 and the Post Office in 1907.

The original hall burnt down and the replacement was opened on August 23, 1918.

This event was witnessed by 400 people, who were entertained with a concert and a dance which finished at 4. 00am.

The Methodist Church was opened in 1918, the Anglican Church in 1938.

Other Community milestones include the establishment of the Tennis club in the 1920s, the Cricket club in 1921, the Football club in 1929, the Progress Association in 1937 and the Fire Brigade in 1940.

Electricity was connected in 1957, the Guides and Scouts both formed in 1957, the R. S. L in 1958 and the Infant Welfare Centre in 1961.

Town water was connected in 1962.