Former Parwan South School (Nerowie) State School No 4175 & Mechanics Institute
NE corner of Parwan South Road and Nerowie Road BALLIANG, MOORABOOL SHIRE

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Statement of Significance
A former state school, funded by the Parwan South community and leased by the Department of Education, operating 1923-1949. It was then used for community purposes and known as Parwan South Mechanics' Institute. There is a shelter shed and remnant vegetation.
Of regional significance for its association with an extraordinary movement toward provision of education in the local community of Parwan South and government action in response. This is a rare instance of the Education Department being persuaded to lease a virtually sub-standard building erected by the community. Of interest also for its subsequent association with local sporting and social activities. Locally significant also as part of the identity of Parwan and as a traditional community focus and meeting place.
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Former Parwan South School (Nerowie) State School No 4175 & Mechanics Institute - Physical Conditions
Sheeting of one opening is coming away. Lining of sheltershed has been poorly removed. Neglect and lack of care for the past ten years. More detailed inspection is recommended.
Former Parwan South School (Nerowie) State School No 4175 & Mechanics Institute - Intactness
Fair. Windows are sealed with steel sheet.
Former Parwan South School (Nerowie) State School No 4175 & Mechanics Institute - Physical Description 1
Three timber buildings in a setting of eucalypts. The largest has a gable-roof. It is 26 x 16 feet (7.9 x 4.9m). A similar smaller gable-roofed building 10 x 8 feet (3 x 2.4m): has two flues, and a lower pitch roof. They are linked by a corrugated iron room 6 x 6 feet (1.8 x 1.8m). The third building is a characteristic shelter shed, with a hip-roof; lattice-lined upper walls and an opening in one side 14 x 8 feet (4.3 x 2.4).
Former Parwan South School (Nerowie) State School No 4175 & Mechanics Institute - Historical Australian Themes
Community Life
Former Parwan South School (Nerowie) State School No 4175 & Mechanics Institute - Usage/Former Usage
USE: Derelict?
Heritage Study and Grading
Moorabool - Bacchus Marsh Heritage Study 1995
Author: Richard Peterson and Daniel Catrice
Year: 1995
Grading:
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Former Thelma Ross Memorial ChurchMoorabool Shire
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