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PRESBYTERIAN MANSE (FORMER)
Bunbury Street, CAVENDISH VIC 3314 - Property No 0040

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The former Presbyterian Manse, on the north side of Bunbury Street, opposite the former St. John's Presbyterian Church in Dunkeld was built in 1878. The owner of the Kenilworth North station, Edward Crossley was instrumental in Organising the purchase of the land and building of the manse. There has been no architect or builder associated with the design. The house remains substantially intact and is in fair condition.

How is it significant?
The former Presbyterian manse is of historical and social significance to the township of Cavendish and the Southern Grampians Shire.

Why is it significant?
The former Presbyterian Manse is of historical significance for its local connections with important individuals and the Presbyterian community generally. It is of social significance as a model of stable religious and family life in rural conditions.
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    • Physical Conditions

      PRESBYTERIAN MANSE (FORMER) - Physical Conditions

      The house is in fair condition, but suffering from rising damp in the brick work.

      Physical Description 1

      PRESBYTERIAN MANSE (FORMER) - Physical Description 1

      The former Presbyterian Manse is located on the northern side of Bunbury Street, facing south and directly opposite St John's Lutheran Church. The manse is a single storey symmetrical painted brick house with a hipped colourbond roof and shallow hipped colourbond verandah, with a later timber extension. A four pane double hung sash window is located on either side of the front door. The floorplan of the main house is traditional in form, with rooms opening for a central passageway. All of the windows in the main house are four paned sash windows. The house is set in a large suburban garden with mainly modern plantings.

      Historical Australian Themes

      PRESBYTERIAN MANSE (FORMER) - Historical Australian Themes

      Theme 8 Developing Australia's cultural life
      8.6 Worshipping
      8.6.1 Worshipping together
      8.6.3 Founding Australian religious institutions
      8.6.4 Making places for worship
      8.12 Living in and around Australian homes
      8.14 Living in the country and rural settlements

      Usage/Former Usage

      PRESBYTERIAN MANSE (FORMER) - Usage/Former Usage

      residential

      Integrity

      PRESBYTERIAN MANSE (FORMER) - Integrity

      high degree of integrity

      Physical Description 2

      PRESBYTERIAN MANSE (FORMER) - Physical Description 2

      Edward Crossley

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Southern Grampians - Southern Grampians Shire Heritage Study

      Author: Timothy Hubbard P/L, Annabel Neylon
      Year: 2002
      Grading:

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