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Kallista Mechanics Institute

Other Name

South Sassafras Mechanics’ Institute

Location

6 Tom Roberts Road, Kallista VIC 3786 - Property No 56962

File Number

344

Level

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Statement of Significance

What is Significant?
The Kallista Mechanics' Institute Hall at 6 Tom Roberts Road, Kallista.

How is it Significant?
The Kallista Mechanics' Institute, 6 Tom Roberts Road, Kallista, is of local historical and social significance.

Why is it Significant?
Of historical and social significance as part of the 19th century move to encourage working people to improve themselves through education.

The Kallista Mechanics' Institute is also of local significance for its community education role as a primary school from 1919-1922

RNE criteria: A.4, G.1

Of social significance as a meeting place for the local community and a place where community events such as dances, girl guides, scouts and concerts were held.
RNE Criterion G.1

Group

Community Facilities