The Daylesford Uniting Church (formerly Wesleyan /Methodist Church) was built in 1865, replacing an earlier Wesleyan Chapel built in 1861 which is still on site and known as the Sunday School (2024). The foundaton stone for the newer, current church was laid on 12 June 1865, designed by Architects Crouch and Wilson the structure was built in early English Gothic style. The first service was held in the new church on 10 December 1865. It is of interest for its brick broach spire, diapered brick façade and spacious interior with aisles separated from the nave by slender columns. The church organ was installed and built in 1888 by William Anderson and boasts an impressive 724 pipes, many of which are decorated with Christian symbols. This organ is a rare example of Anderson’s work and is his only instrument in Western Victoria. It is classified by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) as being of state significance. The organ was renpvated in 1979-80 by Leighton Turner. It has 2 manuals, 14 speaking stops, 3 couplers, tracker action, Gt: 8.8 divided.8.4.4.2-2/3.2. Sw: 8.8.4.2.8. Ped: 16. In the 1880s the decline in mining led to the congregation considering ways to reduce debt. Rent was received from pew hire as well as organ concerts and annual fairs. By the end of the 19th century the church had settled into a pattern of steady parish life. The 1950s and 1960s were really the glory days of the church with an active Sunday School, tennis clubs and vibrant social activity as well as many worshippers at Sunday services. The final service was held at the church on 21 April 2024.A redbrick church on stone foundation in Daylesforddaylesford uniting church, daylesford methodist church, daylesford, john mitchell uniting church, daylesford wesleyan church, crouch and wilson, daylesford uniting sunday school

Daylesford from Wombat Hill.daylesford, wombat hill, daylesford hospital

The Daylesford Fire Brigade carriage was locally built by White and Oldham, wheelwrights and carriage makers to the design of Captain Henshaw. Their premises was behind the Victoria Hotel, and American by origin.Photograph of the first ladder carriage bought by the Daylesford Volunteer Fire Brigade, built locally, and designed by Captain Henshaw. It is an important record of purchase and some significant buildings circa 1867.Black and white photograph showing the first ladder carriage of the Daylesford Fire Brigade taken from Bridport Street looking towards Wombat Hill. The carriage stands in Victoria Street (now Central Springs Road) and shows the former Daylesford Post Office on the right. The building on the left was the Bank of Victoria, later the Belvedere Hotel, and in 2012 was Kookla. Other buildings include Victoria Building, Church of England (Anglican), Stanbridge Hall.The carriage shows ten canvas water buckets hanging on hooks, a long ladder and two hoses hang from hooks on the lower section of the four wheeled carriage. The roads and footpaths are unsealed.Typed verso: "Copied from on original kindly loaned by J. Ogilthorpe. Shows Daylesford Fire Brigades first Ladder Carriage outside the then Fire Station where Kindergarten now stands 1977. Date about mid 1860s. This ladder carriage was locally built by a wheel and carriage maker with premises behind Victorian Hotel. White and Oldham. Designed by Capt. Henshaw was an American who went to the New Zealand goldfields about 1870. Post Office was built in 1867. On Belvedre (sic) at this time a a Bank, Bank of Victoria." Stamped: "Daylesford and District Historical Society"dayelsford, daylesford fire brigade, henshaw, post office, white and oldham,

The Daylesford Uniting Church (formerly Wesleyan /Methodist Church) was built in 1865, replacing an earlier Wesleyan Chapel built in 1861 which is still on site and known as the Sunday School (2024). The foundaton stone for the newer, current church was laid on 12 June 1865, designed by Architects Crouch and Wilson the structure was built in early English Gothic style. The first service was held in the new church on 10 December 1865. It is of interest for its brick broach spire, diapered brick façade and spacious interior with aisles separated from the nave by slender columns. The church organ was installed and built in 1888 by William Anderson and boasts an impressive 724 pipes, many of which are decorated with Christian symbols. This organ is a rare example of Anderson’s work and is his only instrument in Western Victoria. It is classified by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) as being of state significance. The organ was renpvated in 1979-80 by Leighton Turner. It has 2 manuals, 14 speaking stops, 3 couplers, tracker action, Gt: 8.8 divided.8.4.4.2-2/3.2. Sw: 8.8.4.2.8. Ped: 16. In the 1880s the decline in mining led to the congregation considering ways to reduce debt. Rent was received from pew hire as well as organ concerts and annual fairs. By the end of the 19th century the church had settled into a pattern of steady parish life. The 1950s and 1960s were really the glory days of the church with an active Sunday School, tennis clubs and vibrant social activity as well as many worshippers at Sunday services. The final service was held at the church on 21 April 2024.A marble baptisimal font in Daylesford Uniting Church.In loving memory of my dear husband The late Rev. T. Pollard James 28.9.41daylesford uniting church, daylesford methodist church, daylesford, john mitchell uniting church, daylesford wesleyan church, daylesford uniting sunday school, baptisimal font, t. pollard james

Black and white photograph of a mineral spring at Daylesford. john joseph gervasoni, mineral springs, daylesford

Colour photograph of a view across ake Daylesford.central springs, daylesford, lake daylesford

Photograph of a boating party on Daylesford's Lake Jubilee.daylesford, jubilee lake, boating

A spring at Daylesford is surrounded by a drystone wall. mineral water, sutton spring, daylesford, central springs

Black and white photograph of Lake Daylesford.daylesford, mineral springs, camping, camping ground

Colour photograph of the Daylesford Post Office. heritage, daylesford, townscape, daylesford post office

A man and a woman at Tipperary Springs, Daylesfordmineral water, daylesford, central springs, tipperary spring

Colour photograph of a sandstone building and terracing at Central Springs, Lake Daylesford.This Terracing and Bridge eracted by Springs Improvement Committee 1952central springs, daylesford, lake daylesford, mineral water, kiosk, sandstone, springs improvement committee, swimming pool, swimming sheds

Colour photograph of Daylesford from West Street looking towards Wombat Hill. daylesford, wombat hill

Elizabeth Hogan was born at Inglewood. She married Gus Gervasoni of Daylesford. Their only child, John Hogan Gervasoni, weas born at Daylesford on 29 September 1929. Altar boy surplice worn by John Hogan Gervasoni at St Peter's Catholic Church, Daylesford. It was probably made by his mother Elizabeth Gervasoni (Hogan). The last image shows John Gervasoni wearing the surplice at his First Communion at St Peter's Daylesford. Maree Scheggia (later Sullivan) stands at the front right).elizabeth hogan, elizabeth gervasoni, bess gervasoni, john hogan gervasoni, altar boy, maree scheggia, maree sullivan, st peter's catholic church, daylesford, surplice

Colour photograph of a view across ake Daylesford.central springs, daylesford, lake daylesford, sandstone

Daylesford is a tourist towns with natural mineral water springsPhotographic image Lake Daylesford.daylesford, lake daylesford

In 1860 Smeaton residents appealed for funds to establish a school. Patrick Curtain, and his co-workers raised more than £150 plus a land grant (Allot A, Sect 2, Township of Smeaton). Head Teacher John Forbes, with assistant Zillah North, opened a timber school building which measured 36ftx18ft (11.0x5.5m) on 1 September 1861 with 44 children. Rising enrolment to 65 in 1868 made building alterations necessary. During 1870-1 a residence of four rooms was supplied and in October 1882 a 20ftx18ft (6.1x5.5m) classroom. In 1907 a new brick building accommodated 122 children. Among notable ex-pupils are Major-General Bridgeford, Frank Wright ( Musical Director of the London County Council), Alex Wright, (AKA singer Andre Navarre), and Les Brooks. (Visions and Realisations) Frank Wright, aged 22, in a bush location at Daylesford - possibly at a mineral water spring.frank wright, daylesford

Digital images of a night scene at Daylesford.vincent street, daylesford, night, shops, streetscape

Colour photograph of Central Springs, Lake Daylesford.central springs, daylesford, lake daylesford, mineral water, kiosk

A black and white image of Lake Daylesford, a man made structure created in 1929.daylesford, murray views, lake daylesford

The monument commemorates the residents of Daylesford who died in service or were killed in action in World War One and World War Two. Plaques have been added to commemorate Post World War Two conflicts, and Sergeant John Cock who was killed in action during the Second Boer War. A number of colour photographs of the grey granite Daylesford War Memorial.daylesford war memorial, h. respini

Black and white image of the double storey presbytery at St Peter's Catholic Church, Daylesford.catholic church, st peter's presbytery, daylesford, daylesford

Originally a grand house it was used as a war rehabilitation hospital during World War One, and later was a lying in hospital. Colour photograph of a Double Storey building in Duke Street, Daylesford.mount stuart, mount stuart house, daylesford, hospital, mount stuart private hospital

Daylesford from Wombat Hill.hepburn, wombat hill botanical gardens, wombat hill, daylesford, botanic gardens, viewscape, landscape, cityscape, townscape

A number of colour photographs showing trains at Daylesford Railway Station after snow.daylesford, daylesford railway station, snow, trains

Digital image of a passbook from the Daylesford Branch of the State Bank of Victoria.state savings bank, victoria, daylesford, branch, passbook

Gus Gervasoni, wearing a grocer's apron, cuts bacon at Roberts' Grocery Store, Daylesford.gus gervasoni, grocers, daylesford, grocer's apron

Invoice from Vincent Fasoli's Carrier's Arms Hotel, Daylesford. luigi gervasoni, invoice, daylesford, vincent fasoli, carrier's arms hotel, hotels

Elizabeth Hogan married Gus Gervasoni. They had one son, John Hogan Gervasoni.Black and white photo Elizabeth Gervasoni outside who home in Raglan Street Daylesford after snow fall. elizabeth gervasoni, daylesford, snow

Digital images of snow in Daylesford. vincent street, daylesford, shops, streetscape, snow, weather, climate, winter, daylesford museum, daylesford police station, daylesford hotel