MIRBOO NORTH HIGHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (FORMER)
1 BALOOK STREET, MIRBOO NORTH, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
It is a single storey red brick building in the plan of a 'U' around an internal quadrangle, with concrete tiled hipped roofs. The building is of simple design with groups of windows and chimneys identifying the classrooms. The windows are multi-pane double hung with multi-pane hoppers over. The only notable architectural feature is at the north end where the recessed entry, with a shallow bracketed flat hood, is surmounted by a sign panel with a heavily moulded arched surround projecting up into a triangular pediment of the projecting parapet. The entry is approached by a short flight of concrete steps and the projecting piers and their internal reveals are also rendered. The sign panel contains the name of the school and the dates of WWI in raised letters. The paired entry doors have four-pane highlight windows.
Non-original alterations and additions and other buildings on the site are not significant.
It is significant as a rare example of a school dedicated as a memorial to World War I. The only other example in the Shire at Foster has been demolished, and only two other examples are known in Victoria. It demonstrates the desire of some communities to establish WWI memorials that would have a lasting legacy as well as symbolic and commemorative meaning. (Criteria A and B)
It has aesthetic significance as a prominent and distinctive building that is a local landmark. While simple in design, the fine detailing to the entry is of note. (Criterion E)
It has social significance as a place that has strong associations with the local community through its use as a school for almost 100 years. The school was established with the support of the local community and they have continued to play an active role in the development of the school since its opening. It also has social value as the principal World War I memorial in Mirboo North. (Criterion G)
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MIRBOO NORTH HIGHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (FORMER) - Physical Description 1
The former Mirboo North Higher Elementary School at 1 Balook Street, Mirboo North is a single storey red brick building in the plan of a 'U' around an internal quadrangle, with concrete tiled hipped roofs. The building is of basic design with groups of windows and chimneys identifying the classrooms. The windows are multi-pane double hung with multi-pane hoppers over.
The only notable architectural feature is at the north end where the recessed entry, with a shallow bracketed flat hood, is surmounted by a sign panel with a heavily moulded arched surround projecting up into a triangular pediment of the projecting parapet. The entry is approached by a short flight of concrete steps and the projecting piers and their internal reveals are also rendered.
The sign panel with the name of the school and the dates of WW1 has incised Roman letters.
There are later additions beyond the original quadrangleHeritage Study and Grading
South Gippsland - South Gippsland Heritage Study
Author: David Helms with Trevor Westmore
Year: 2004
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