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MIA MIA UNITING CHURCH

Other Name

Presbyterian Church

Location

31 MATHESON ROAD, MIA MIA - PROPERTY NUMBER 203903, GREATER BENDIGO CITY

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?

The former Presbyterian, now Uniting Church at Mia Mia built in 1871 and including the porch and vestry built in 1903 are significant. The memorial window of post 1945 and mature pine trees are also significant. The toilets are not significant.

How is it significant?

The Mia Mia Uniting Church is of local historical, aesthetic and social significance to the City of Greater Bendigo.

Why is it significant?

Mia Mia Uniting Church is of historical significance for its association with the Scots Presbyterians in the district, and in particular with the Rev. Robert Henderson who was its first minister. Criterion A

Mia Mia Uniting Church is of aesthetic significance for its demonstration of the principal elements of the Primitive Gothic style including the gabled roof, porch and pointed arch windows. The church demonstrates the use of local building materials in the form of bluestone. The pine trees add to the sense of enclosure of the Church in its setting. Criterion D

Mia Mia Uniting Church is of social significance for the Mia Mia community as a continuous place of worship for over 130 years. This is demonstrated by the undertaking of local families in adding to the building, donating an organ, and in the installation of the memorial window to the Govey family. Criterion G

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