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Former Presbytery, 2 Wellingston Street, Darley

Other Name

NW cnr Wellington Street Darley

Location

2 Wellington Street DARLEY, MOORABOOL SHIRE

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2 Cain Street
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2 Cain Street

Statement of Significance

What is significant?

The former Presbytery at 2 Wellington Street, Darley.

How is it significant?

The former Presbytery at 2 Wellington Street, Darley is of local historical and architectural significance to the Shire of Moorabool.

Why is it significant?

The former Presbytery at 2 Wellington Street, Darley is of local historical significance for its demonstration of the original settlement of Darley as an early government surveyed town. Constructed in 1857, it is a pioneering building in the municipality. It is the earliest surviving building in Darley and the only substantial and intact building dating from the early government surveyed town. It is also of historical significance for its associations with Fr. Shinnick, the first Catholic priest in charge at Bacchus Marsh.

The former Presbytery at 2 Wellington Street, Darley is of aesthetic significance as a rare surviving example of an 1850s residence. Features of note include the rendered walls with corner quoins, hipped roof with return bullnose verandah, and timber framed, paired casement windows.

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