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Former P.S. Carey Motors

Other Name

P.S. Carey Motors. Simon's Garage.

Location

4 - 6 Grant Street BACCHUS MARSH, MOORABOOL SHIRE

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

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Bacchus Marsh Farm Supplies

Statement of Significance

A large brick warehouse building built in 1911 as a wheelwright and blacksmith then altered for P.S. Carey Motors in 1938 until 1980 as a motor garage, then workshop. In this period it was the childhood environment of the Careys' son, Peter, the internationally renowned Booker Prize-winning novelist.

It is locally historically significant for its association with developments in the automotive business in Bacchus Marsh, with which it demonstrates a changing pattern of occupancy. It is also significant historically for its association with Peter Carey.

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