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Former Parwan South School (Nerowie) State School No 4175 & Mechanics Institute

Other Name

Parwan South (Nerowie) State School No. 4175 & Mechanics' Institute

Location

NE corner of Parwan South Road and Nerowie Road BALLIANG, MOORABOOL SHIRE

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Statement of Significance

A former state school, funded by the Parwan South community and leased by the Department of Education, operating 1923-1949. It was then used for community purposes and known as Parwan South Mechanics' Institute. There is a shelter shed and remnant vegetation.

Of regional significance for its association with an extraordinary movement toward provision of education in the local community of Parwan South and government action in response. This is a rare instance of the Education Department being persuaded to lease a virtually sub-standard building erected by the community. Of interest also for its subsequent association with local sporting and social activities. Locally significant also as part of the identity of Parwan and as a traditional community focus and meeting place.

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