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Former Shire Office (Historical Society)

Other Name

(Former, now Infant Welfare Centre)

Location

31 Staughton Street, MEREDITH VIC 3333 - Property No 35600099

Level

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Former Shire Office
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Former Shire Offices

Statement of Significance

Local Significance

National Estate Register:
The former Meredith Shire Hall is a characteristic work of architect Alexander Davidson in the favoured
Victorian eclectic mode. The Shire of Meredith united with the Shire of Bannockburn in 1915 and the municipal
offices were transferred to Bannockburn. The facade is a distinctive combination of basalt and Waurn Ponds
limestone in a relatively restrained and disciplined axial composition. The structure has interesting associations
with local government in the Meredith district.
(The Commission is in the process of developing and/or upgrading official statements for places listed prior to
1991. The above data was mainly provided by the nominator and has not yet been revised by the Commission.
National Trust:
CITATION
A simple bluestone building with a distinctive character resulting from contrived detailing around the entrance.
Class: Local

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