In 1902, the Nanango railway line reached Goomeri and at that time was used principally by local farmers and to transport timber.

[1] The First World War (1914–1918), although fought in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, had a profound impact on Australia.

Over 300,000 Australians out of a population of 4 million volunteered for service overseas, with approximately 60,000 of these making the supreme sacrifice.

The Goomeri sub-branch of the RSL received its charter on 1 January 1926 and members of this branch were a driving force behind the establishment of the Hall of Memory.

At the time, this was not a common form of memorial, most tributes to Queensland volunteers and war dead being monuments.

Funds to clear the debt and cover the purchase of furniture, crockery and other essential items were raised by holding a series of events from 1927.

These included a concert and ball, a sports day and procession and a popular girl competition, won by Myrtle Wieland who was also one of the cinema pianists.

The Citizen's Military Forces also used the RSL space as a drill room and the grounds of the hall for parades.

[1] World War II memorials to match those for WWI were ordered in 1950 from Smiths Rubber Stamp, Brass Plate and Stencil Manufacturing Coy in Brisbane for the sum of 7 guineas each.

Murray Studios in Gympie supplied the photographs and the memorials were unveiled on Anzac Day 1951.

To the rear, toilet blocks are connected to the hall and it has been built in underneath to form a basement storey.

[1] The verandah along the front of the hall has been built in with casement windows glazed with obscure and green glass.

[1] Goomeri Hall of Memory was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992 having satisfied the following criteria.

Construction of the hall is also illustrative of the patriotic fervour associated with the First World War, and the community's identification with the British Empire at this period in Queensland's history.

[1] The place demonstrates rare, uncommon or endangered aspects of Queensland's cultural heritage.

The Hall of Memory has landmark qualities as a large and well-detailed building on a prominent elevated site and makes a major contribution to the character of the townscape of Goomeri.

It also has a special association with community of Goomeri and district because of its long use for many social functions, including balls, concerts and the showing of films.