As the story goes, the Selene hall was originally constructed near Telebang Mountain as a result of the the school grounds became infested with bindies. As the children in that era did not wear shoes to school, a decision was made to build the hall so the children would have a bindi free and rain proof area to play.
The money to construct the hall was raised by selling 5 pound debentures to the parents and others. When Lex Dow’s grandfather, Jack O’Hara, was asked to buy a debenture, he said “No, but I will build the hall for you” and consequently built the hall for free.
As with all halls built during that era, it became the central meeting place for the whole community. Organizations who used the hall were Q.D.O., CWA, Indoor bowls, and a table tennis club. It was also utilised for dances and playing cards.
Many of the local community remember attending events at the hall and are excited to see it in its new home at the Monto Historical Centre. The local Monto Historical Society been restoring for visitors to enjoy once again.