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State School I

Other Name

Former National School

Location

Cnr Julia and Palmer Street PORTLAND, GLENELG SHIRE

Level

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State School I

Statement of Significance

The former National School, Bridgewater, was opened in 1858 and is one of the earliest schools in Victoria. The rendered stone structure comprised two classrooms; the once attached teacher's residence has been demolished. The simple structure, completely utilitarian in concept, is one of the few surviving remnants of the Bridgewater settlement.

The ruins of the former National School at Cape Bridgewater are one of the few surviving remnants of the Cape Bridgewater settlement. The School was erected in 1875.

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from Portland Urban Conservation Study:

The building was erected in 1855 - 56 to designs by John Barrow. The contractors were Arthur and Gilchrist. The stone structure provided classroom and residential accommodation for the teacher. This is one of Vjctoria's oldest schools and remains relatively intact and represents one of J. Barrow's earliest surviving works. The central porchway, and first floor window moulding, and terminations to the gables are notable features.

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