GEMBROOK UNITING (FORMER UNION) CHURCH
438 MOUNTAIN ROAD, GEMBROOK, CARDINIA SHIRE

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Statement of Significance
Gembrook Union, later Uniting Church, opened in March 1879, is of significance to the Cardinia Shire as one of the earliest district church buildings. The simple, gabled Gothic Revival timber church (with an added porch) has historical significance for its associations with the Rev. Dr. J.E. Bromby, who provided the land and a plan for the combined church and school. Bromby, who was first headmaster at Melbourne Grammar School, planned the Gembrook church on innovative Union principles where Church of England, Presbyterian and Wesleyan Ministers were welcome. The Gembrook church is significant also as a local landmark and a community meeting-place for more than 120 years.
Regional Significance
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GEMBROOK UNITING (FORMER UNION) CHURCH - Physical Description 1
This is a simple, gabled Gothic revival timber church, with an added gabled porch, louvred gable vent, a corrugated iron roof and some mature Monterey pines forming rows nearby.
The age of the church might be gauged by some early window joinery at the rear.
GEMBROOK UNITING (FORMER UNION) CHURCH - Physical Conditions
The church appears to have an added but related porch and probable alterations in detail. The fence has been replaced.
GEMBROOK UNITING (FORMER UNION) CHURCH - Historical Australian Themes
Themes
8.1Timber townships
9.3 Churches and cemeteries
GEMBROOK UNITING (FORMER UNION) CHURCH - Physical Description 2
Associations - Bromby, Rev. Dr. J.E.
Heritage Study and Grading
Cardinia - Cardinia Shire Heritage Study 1996
Author: Graeme Butler & Associates
Year: 1996
Grading: Local
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GEMBROOK UNITING (FORMER UNION) CHURCHCardinia Shire
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