FORMER MT MORIAC HALL AND STORE
PRINCES HIGHWAY AND HENDY MAIN ROAD MOUNT MORIAC, SURF COAST SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
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FORMER MT MORIAC HALL AND STORE - History
Wynd's (1992: 84-88) history of the town refers to the Parish Hall (at least 1860s - 1962) and includes several references to a store/stores in the town (see photo in Wynd 1992:87, also Ms Hovey Pers. comm.). According to Wynd, at least one store lasted until 1929 and the hall survived until 1962 (Wynd 1992: 87).FORMER MT MORIAC HALL AND STORE - Interpretation of Site
There are no visible remains on the surface. Current conditions - comprising unoccupied road reserve - post date the 1960s, when the hall appeared to have been demolished.
FORMER MT MORIAC HALL AND STORE - Archaeological Significance
The site is of medium significance, being relatively undisturbed/undeveloped and thereby having the potential for archaeological remains of several 19th century commercial establishments associated with the Princes Highway and the beginnings of Mount Moriac. Such sites are rare along the highway - particularly between Waurn Ponds and Winchelsea. Most are pubs, schools; some of which have survived relatively intact. The former Mt Moriac store and hall therefore is able to provide another reference for understnading the local and regional transport history and early settlement.
FORMER MT MORIAC HALL AND STORE - Historical Significance
The significance of the site may be linked to several historical themes (based on Victoria's Framework of Historical Themes): 5. Building Victoria's industries and workforce; 5.7 Working, 6. Building towns, cities and the garden state; 6.5 Living in Country towns.
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FORMER MOUNT MORIAC BLACKSMITH'S SHOP SITEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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MT. MORIAC HOUSE SCATTERVictorian Heritage Inventory
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St Patrick's Catholic Church - Mount MoNational Trust
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