Architect George Hallendal was responsible for a number of Commonwealth properties around Melbourne in the 30's including the old Repat Clinic. In a recent report by Heritage Victoria his work on Military Drill hall's around Melbourne was praised. http://www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0006/299247/ED-REPORT-ARMY-SIGNAL-CORPS-HALL-and-RESIDENCES.doc A departure from his series of Drill halls for the Army was the old Repat Clinic. The attached drawing provides a sense of his original vision for this place; a place that is unique in Australia and will turn 80 this November. Heritage Victoria has received an application to list the old Repat Clinic on the State heritage register. Those task with the investigation could not be more highly qualified, which should give all passionate about this place a great deal of confidence. Their investigation is underway including a recent site visit. While a listing may complicate remediation efforts it will rightly recognize the significance of this place and the veteran community in shaping Victoria & Australia post WWI, WWII, Korean & Vietnam wars. There is no doubt the old Repat Clinic, while sitting idle for over 20 years, has a very significant part in the history of Victoria's & Australia's veteran community; a part that will be honoured through the vision of transforming the old Repat Clinic into a cultural center to hold the memories and stories of the veteran community.