MOYARRA STATE SCHOOL NO. 3556 (FORMER)
136 ANDERSONS INLET ROAD, MOYARRA, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE
-
Add to tour
You must log in to do that.
-
Share
-
Shortlist place
You must log in to do that.
- Download report
Statement of Significance
Non-original alterations and additions are not significant.
It is a rare example of the non-standard schools built by local communities in the early decades of the twentieth century. This is demonstrated by the narrow rectangular plan and the small domestic scale windows placed without regard to orientation (standard Education Department schools were invariably oriented north-south, with the entry to the north and main classroom windows facing south). (Criterion B)
The building within its setting of mature trees has aesthetic significance as a local landmark within the Moyarra district. (Criterion E)
Socially, it is significant for its use as a community and public building for over 110 years and the strong and enduring community attachment is demonstrated by the centenary plaque and the recent reopening of the building as the public hall for the Moyarra district. As the community is both isolated and widely spread, having a central focal point for education and social gatherings is essential to the strong feeling of community within the Moyarra area. (Criterion G)
-
-
MOYARRA STATE SCHOOL NO. 3556 (FORMER) - Physical Description 1
The former Moyarra State School No. 3556 at Andersons Inlet Road, Moyarra is a single room weatherboard school with a corrugated iron gable roof and a later skillion extension at the rear. It has three double hung windows on each side and a gable end frame and finial at the skillion end.
The former entry end has since been re-sheeted in Hardiplank boards suggesting the possible removal of an original porch/entry.
The design of the building differs from contemporary Education Department single room schools in that its proportions are narrower and the windows are of a domestic nature, not paying attention to orientation; the typical Education Department school was invariably oriented north south, with the entry at the north and the main classroom windows facing south. It is surrounded by mature cypress and pine trees.Heritage Study and Grading
South Gippsland - South Gippsland Heritage Study
Author: David Helms with Trevor Westmore
Year: 2004
Grading:
-
-
-
-
-
THE PINESSouth Gippsland Shire
-
MOYARRA STATE SCHOOL NO. 3556 (FORMER)South Gippsland Shire
-
"1890"Yarra City
-
"AMF Officers" ShedMoorabool Shire
-
"AQUA PROFONDA" SIGN, FITZROY POOLVictorian Heritage Register H1687
-
'Aqua Profonda' sign wall sign, Fitzroy Swimming PoolYarra City H1687
-
'DRIFFVILLE'Boroondara City
-
1) WEATHERBOARD FARM HOUSE AND 2) THE OUTBUILDINGSNillumbik Shire
-
-