Jager Stores is a heritage-listed building on Stirling Terrace in Toodyay, Western Australia. It was originally built as an Oddfellows Hall. History Oddfellows' Hall, 1897-1908 It was built in 1897 when the pensioner guard cottage occupying the site was demolished and a hall was constructed for the Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester Unity. At the time the Oddfellows society had attracted many members, partly due to the benefits available at times of sickness and misfortune. The local Hasson brothers won the tender for the building's construction in the township then known as Newcastle with a quote of nearly £90. On 9 July 1897 the hall was officially opened and on 8 July 1898 it was dedicated by W.E. Wray, the Provincial Corresponding Secretary of the Western Australian District of the Oddfellows. He was assisted by Charles Riley, Anglican Bishop of Perth. This occasion was also the 22nd anniversary of the formation of the local Oddfellows branch - the Loyal Toodyay Lodge 6211, Newcastle. The building was available for public use and became a popular place for theatre, opera and travelling shows. It was also used for Municipal Council meetings and as a venue for the Anglican Church's annual bazaar. On 13 January 1900 a farewell social was held here for Henry (Harry) Wilberforce Clarkson, who was sailing to South Africa and the Boer War on 3 February with the second contingent of the Western Australian Mounted Infantry. In October 1900 an exhibition of the phonograph was mounted in the hall. On 6 November 1907 the Newcastle Mayor, Abraham Myers, held a Mayor's Ball in the Oddfellows’ Hall to celebrate his first year in office. This "unique event", which featured a marquee as the supper room, was attended by 160 people. "At the front of the Hall, the raised verandah was enclosed to form a card and refreshment room." On 24 February 1908 John Forrest, Minister for Works, was the honoured guest at a banquet hosted by the Mayor at the Oddfellows Hall and spoke about "Federal politics and why he retired from office". Padbury Colonial Stores, 1908-1912 In 1908 the hall was sold; William Padbury purchased the building and added an extension, converting it into a store and warehouse. A drop scene, some side screens and furniture, no longer required by the new owner, were purchased by the local Mechanics' Institute for use in their premises (now the Toodyay Public