1878 - Shire Hall (former), Meredith, VIC, Australia
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S 37° 50.745 E 144° 04.565
55H E 242723 N 5807269
The former Shire Hall in Meredith
Waymark Code: WM119NZ
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 09/12/2019
Views: 1
The foundation stone for the Victorian eclectic style basalt and limestone former Shire Hall was laid on May 29th 1878 and the building opened on October 30th. The Hall features a single storey of squared, rockfaced, basalt with a prominent central gabled portico and segmental arched arcade. Waurn Ponds limestone was used for the Corinthian columns and arcade .
The Shire of Meredith united with the Shire of Bannockburn in 1915 and the municipal offices were transferred to Bannockburn.
Year of construction: 1878
Full inscription:
Shire Hall 1878
Cross-listed waymark: Not listed
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